car reviews

There’s nothing overtly terrible about the Jaecoo E5… but there’s nothing compelling either. You’ll buy it with your wallet not your heart

With its eye-catching design, interesting cabin, and useful hybrid powertrains, the 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself

A very competent electric hatchback, but not quite hot hatch levels of fun... unless it’s the VZ one

Do you know someone who owns a Jaecoo 5? Offer them a hot beverage and a consoling hug. There, there

The third gen 3008 looks tremendous inside and out. But enough to cost more than a Sportage or Kuga?

There’s life in the executive estate yet. Simpler than a 5 Series, cheaper to buy and run than an SUV, just needs an excitement injection

Even in mid-life, the MG4 is a better drive than most mid-range EVs. That hasn't changed: the facelift is about a more pleasant cabin

The Fabia is the dictionary definition of 'easy to live with', or would be if the dictionary catered for phrases as well as words

Nissan has turned over a new Leaf. Yup, inevitable headline is justified by the facts

New electric Micra feels smart and drives well - just like the R5 whose homework it copied

Superb family all-rounder will politely give rivals a bloody nose

Not as sharply styled as it once was, and its lack of individuality might perturb some. But the car’s core values mostly remain

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we want or need. For the final one per cent there is the M3 Touring

A coupe that'll warm the hearts of traditionalists, but it's a little too closely aligned to the bigger 4 Series Coupe

Exciting looks clothe typical Toyota cleanliness and worthiness. Still a bit bland though

Bigger, but not necessarily better – the new A5 keeps the spirit of the old A4 alive

Audi’s best-selling model is back for a third generation, but we miss the old interior

Citroen's hatch isn't like all the rest and plays big on comfort. Plus, it's not quite a crossover

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be