Road test: Vauxhall VXR8
Published: 02 October 2007
Australians love this souped-up Holden Commodore, with its butch styling and big revs. But can Vauxhall's muscle car make it in the UK?
The Verdict: Bentley Continental GTC
Published: 02 October 2007
Well, it is very hard to say anything against Bentley's new drop-top. Footballers will love it – as do Sean O'Grady and our panel of readers
Skoda Roomster Scout: As cool as 'Agadoo'
Published: 30 September 2007
The car equivalent of the gyrations of a balding man with a comb-over
Road test: Mini Clubman
Published: 25 September 2007
BMW's updated icon of motoring eccentricity may not be the most practical estate car, but it is fun, says John Simister
Land Rover Expedition: The only way is up...
Published: 25 September 2007
Daniel Cobbs loved surging up a South American mountain in a Discovery 3 – until the breathtaking views kicked in
The verdict: Smart Fortwo
Published: 25 September 2007
The little car that could The larger models have fallen by the wayside, but Smart's revamped Fortwo still runs rings round the rest of the eco-friendly pack, says David Wilkins
Renault Twingo GT: After a 15 year wait, Britons can enjoy the power and pizzazz of Renault's cut-price workhorse
Published: 23 September 2007
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Road test: Volkswagen Golf Estate
Published: 18 September 2007
Is a compact MPV the only family car worth having? This Golf's racy styling and silky-smooth ride suggests the estate could be in for a revival, says John Simister
The Verdict: Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI
Published: 18 September 2007
Beneath this German saloon's unassuming exterior is a diesel engine faster than even the legendary Mercedes 450SEL. David Wilkins is shocked
Aston Martin Vantage: Nobody does it better
Published: 16 September 2007
It's hardly practical, but no other sports car can rival the Aston Martin Vantage for sheer sex appeal
Road test: Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Published: 11 September 2007
The old Impreza may have been vulgar - but it was an entertaining drive. With the new hatchback 1.5, blandness has triumphed, says Daniel Cobbs
The Verdict: Aston Martin Vantage V8 roadster
Published: 11 September 2007
It's no time to be subtle in the red-hot sports-car market. David Wilkins thrills to the new Roadster's throbbing V8 and flashy, sassy, soft-top styling
Road Test: Peugeot 308
Published: 04 September 2007
Peugeot went back to the drawing board after its bland 307. The result, says John Simister, is a hatchback with a style, suppleness – and scent – all of its own
The Verdict: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6SX 5-Door
Published: 04 September 2007
It sounds like a fancy coffee, but the Lacetti is in reality a solid, good value, no-nonsense car without unnecessary froth, says David Wilkins
Citroen C4 Picasso: Well-built and bristling with hidden gadgets, this is a family car with an unconventional streak
Published: 02 September 2007
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Road Test: Honda Civic Type-R 07
Published: 28 August 2007
The Honda Civic Type-R has ultra-modern technology and sci-fi looks. But how would it handle in the real world? John Simister prepares for blast-off
The Verdict: Saab 9-3 Biopower Vector Sport Estate
Published: 28 August 2007
Saab's bioethanol flagship is full of useful and unusual detail, but needs a stronger nudge from the Chancellor to take off, says David Wilkins
Rolls-Royce Coupé: Fair weather Phantom
Published: 26 August 2007
Not even a leaky top can dampen Michael Booth's latest guilty pleasure – the fabulously vulgar Rolls-Royce Coupé
The Verdict: Bentley Azure
Published: 21 August 2007
When VW wanted the best craftsmen for its elite new Bentley convertible, it knew where to look. David Wilkins celebrates a home-made classic
Road test: Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 vti
Published: 21 August 2007
Peugeot has decided to reinvent the small estate car – and very successfully, too. All it needs now is a bit of competition to keep it on its toes, says John Simister
BMW 325i convertible: The thighs have it
Published: 19 August 2007
BMW's first folding hard-top is a powerful drive, but the coolest thing about it are the sun-reflecting leather seats
Road Test: Volvo v70 and xc70
Published: 14 August 2007
Volvo's big-hitter in the estate-car league has had some clever tweaks, and safety is impressive as ever. Bring on the school run, says John Simister
The Verdict: Mercedes-Benz CL500
Published: 14 August 2007
When Stuttgart gets it right, automotive perfection is the result. Pity about the duff model name, says David Wilkins, but will our testers care about that?
Toyota Yaris SR: Where did all the vroom go?
Published: 12 August 2007
Toyota have pimped their small hatch to create the Yaris SR, but the boy racer in you may be disappointed
