The third-generation Audi A3 Sportback may not look different from the old model but it offers more space, better fuel economy, lower emissions and more equipment. It commands a slight premium over...

Since 2004 Fiat has been doing what it does best - producing small cars whose appeal is in their character and value. Following the success of the Panda and Punto, the Fiat 500 is another small car. ...

Audi has tried long and hard to make its A4 as desirable as the BMW 3-Series but hasn't quite succeeded, at least until now. While the BMW may still have the edge on ultimate driver appeal, the 2008...

This sharply-styled city car is the all-new Toyota Aygo, a direct replacement for the nine-year old outgoing model of the same name. As before, the Aygo is a joint venture with two French...

The second generation of the Hyundai i30 is another leap forward for the Korean car maker. It is now a stylish family car with efficient petrol and diesel engines. The first generation that was...

The first-generation Kia Picanto was a great city runabout and now the second generation has upped the ante. It offers a more upmarket feel at a competitive price. This version of the Picanto is...

This is the third generation SEAT Leon. It comes with an all-new chassis, an expanded engine line-up as well as a redesigned badge. An Audi A3 lookalike, the new SEAT Leon is smarter and features a...

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but you would have to be a bit of BMW fan to believe the original 1 Series was a good looking hatchback. In fact its long bonnet and rounded rear-end made it...

What's in a name? Those today struggling to indentify the difference between a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), a crossover and a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV); you’re not alone. Indeed, with sales of the...

The Vauxhall Mokka X SUV is an updated version of the Luton firm’s compact crossover – benefiting from a makeover inside and out, plus a new engine. It sits alongside a fiercely competitive set of...

Six generations on and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate continues to set the standard for combining capaciousness, comfort and space in the premium wagon segment. Based on the excellent E-Class Saloon...

There’s an overwhelming sense of Britishness about the second-generation Bentley Continental GT coupe, from the imposing-yet-svelte styling to an interior swathed with lashings of leather and charm.

Infiniti, the premium arm of Japanese giant Nissan, is set to take on its German rivals with a new coupe called the Q60. Infiniti is a much bigger brand overseas than here in the UK, with the G37...

Let’s be plain about this – the VW Caddy Maxi Life is a seven-seater people carrier based on a van. Of course, we’re talking about a Volkswagen van here, so this doesn’t mean you automatically get...

This is the second-generation version of the Porsche Panamera, the German sports car maker’s large four-door model. All-new from the ground up, it now offers an even more rounded blend of...

When the Bentley Bentayga was launched it was met with scepticism from critics: here was the firm’s first SUV – shock horror – and just look at that garish front end! It’s with great relief, then,...

It’s testament to the remarkable talents of the Ford Fiesta that despite this generation being launched back in 2008, it’s still the small hatchback to beat, whether you choose an economical diesel, a...

As an all-rounder few cars match the enduring appeal of the Ford Focus hatchback. Whether you’ve a young family and are looking for something inexpensive and safe to run, or you’re after a nimble and...

Shunning the previous two generations’ MPV-like, high-roofed looks, the third iteration of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is sleeker and longer, with styling that could turn the heads of...

Ever since the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque was launched in 2011 it quickly established itself as Land Rover’s number one selling car. Such was the demand when it first launch that waiting lists...

The Land Rover Discovery 3, launched in 2004, marked a real step forward over the model it replaced. Huge improvements were made to quality and durability and it's packed with off-road technology...

The Ford Fiesta ST is the latest in a long line of fast hatchbacks from the Blue Oval. It follows on from fast Fiestas of yore including the XR2, the RS Turbo and of course, the previous ST. ...

This is the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf that follows the original Mk1 launched back in 1976. It doesn’t look a whole lot different from the current Golf but Volkswagen claims it is completely...

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but you would have to be a bit of BMW fan to believe the original 1 Series was a good looking hatchback. In fact its long bonnet and rounded rear-end made it...

Unless you’re thinking about going for a performance model like the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, our 250 d 4MATIC AMG Line is the best GLC-Class you can buy, sitting at the top of the range both in trim level...

Performance cars don't have to be cripplingly expensive. There are plenty of examples around which cost less than you might think, both to buy and in terms of how much they cost to run. In this...

If you’ve ever been tempted by the Fiesta ST but found the three-door bodystyle just too impractical, Ford has just announced a five-door version will be available for the first time in the UK. You...

Audi's Virtual Cockpit is a digital screen that replaces the analogue speedometer and rev counter with digital dials. There is also space for sat-nav, music or telephone information to be...

This month a message flashed up on our Audi A4 Avant's Virtual Cockpit display demanding we refill the AdBlue tank with at least six litres of the stuff within 1,500 miles. What is AdBlue? Read our...

While the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross launched back in 2013 was a competent crossover it looked disappointingly insipid. Sure, it handled well enough, proved to be reassuringly reliable and was packed to the...

If you’re in the market for a new company car but shudder at the thought of a boring diesel saloon or hatchback, why not be brave and consider the alternatives? We’ve compiled a list of cars with...

You may know exactly what car you’re after, but how can you be sure you’re getting the best deal? Well, we’ve done the hard work and fished out some of the best-value offers available this week – for...

In the face of extremely popular competition such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, the recently updated Maserati Ghibli has always been a difficult car to recommend. For a...

The current-generation Peugeot 508 has been around since 2011, and, like many cars in this ferociously competitive market, it's seldom had an easy ride. Peugeot speaks proudly of the 508’s individual...

At a time when new cars are increasingly fitted with digital screens and complex semi-autonomous safety systems, the Dacia Sandero is keeping the entry-level market’s feet firmly on the ground. This...

DS means business – it’s detached from Citroen to take on big German rivals in the form of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and the DS 4 Crossback we’ve got here aims to appeal to a wide spectrum of...

The DS 3 has long been the gem of the Citroen offshoot’s range, and jettisoning the parent company’s chevrons as part of a timely facelift has done wonders for brand recognition. How long it will be...

Since the demise of the first Fiat Tipo in 1995, the Italian manufacturer has gone through three different names for its family-sized hatchback; the Brava, Stilo and Bravo all came and went with...

On paper the Mercedes-Benz SLC 250 d does it all. Its folding hard-top means you have a refined coupe with the roof up and a two-seater drop-top sports car with it down. The diesel engine, on the...

Argue if you like, but the Renault Kadjar has got to be one of – if not the – best-looking crossover currently on sale. It’s a bold claim, but it’s got all the right ingredients; sharp design details...