car reviews

We're not quite sure how VW allowed it, but Seat has produced a genuine rival to the Golf here...

Great-looking and groaning with tech, if a bit stolid on the road, the A7 takes the fight to the Merc CLS and wins

Good to drive and more versatile than a standard 5-Series, but the 5GT remains one of BMW's biggest mistakes. Buy a 5-Series Touring instead

Marred as the whipping boy of the VW Group, Seat has produced a highly credible MPV

Second generation Cee'd estate illustrates the fast-developing maturity of the Korean giant. Near premium-look alternative to the Focus and Golf.

Peugeot needed to be bold to regain ground in a sector it once led. The 208 delivers

Simply enormous van-people-carrier thing from deepest Korea. Masses of room for eight, but sadly with all the on-road prowess you’d expect from something with the exterior dimensions of a bijou flat.

Nice-looking Vauxhall mini-MPV has a neat interior and that's about it. Can't hold a candle to a Yeti

The A4 in a prettier frock. If style matters, go right ahead, but don't think you're getting a better car...

The handling is responsive and it rides well. So, why does the Cloverleaf feel like it's missing something?

Attractive cabrio variant of the huge Golf range is good looking and good to drive

Sweet-driving, good-looking alternative to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus

Volvo's V60 demonstrates that the car can still be the choice of transport in the future

All-new Golf Estate doesn't just look much better: it's now one of the family estate sector's best buys

The A4 Allroad is an SUV for people who don't want an SUV... and can't afford an A6 Allroad

Maserati builds a BMW 5-Series. It has a diesel engine. What is the world coming to?

Mercedes E-Class Estate review: Merc's big load-lugger has discovered a sense of style

Able, stylish i40 aims to take on the establishment with a blend of good looks, ability and keen pricing

Everyone should own an Alfa at some point in their lives. This one's a good place to start

Ford Mondeo review: looks a bit like the old one but brings solid gains in comfort and tech. Back at the competitive sharp end.

Volkswagen's take on the all-electric family car is, as you'd expect, an extremely convincing one