car reviews

BMW X1 review: by going transverse-engined the X1 has become technically less distinctive, but more useful in the real world.

Audi’s four-frameless-doored ‘coupe’ is back, with A8 limo tech. It’s an ultra-refined, if soulless, tech express

The Subaru XV is better than many of its competitors off-road, but is let down by its engine and gearbox

A8 sits at the top of the many-branched Audi tree. Has all the tech your A4 probably will in five years' time

Facelift X-Trail is softer and more sophisticated, but still more agricultural than class best

Time makes fools of us all. Or, in the case of the ASX, allows your competition to overtake you.

Octavia’s straight-down-the-line simplicity is refreshing, if not memorable.

It’s the car that Top Gear staffers tend to recommend when asked ‘what should I buy?’ more often than anything else.

The new Beetle is a vast improvement on its predecessor and sportier, too. We like it

Infiniti Q30 review: Infiniti needs this to be its European breakthrough car. The jury's out

Fiat Tipo review: Probably Fiat’s least interesting car, but that doesn’t mean it’s worth ignoring

Not as good to drive as we hoped, but the interior design and space makes up for it. Solid effort

BMW brand diversification continues. A pricey people carrier, but a cut above

Mazda's small crossover is well-specced, good-looking and sweet-driving

Audi blends conventional A3 with futuristic drive tech to create its answer to the BMW i3

There are better all-rounders, but idiosyncrasy and charm mark it out

Audis are hit and miss. This is an on-target bullseye. Exactly what a fast hot hatch should be

Nothing wrong with it, apart from being drab and unimaginative, and really not much fun

Good design and dynamics at a decent price, this is another class act from Hyundai

Not-quite replacement for the 1M Coupe is fast, fun to drive - and a whopping £10,000 cheaper

Nice to drive and with funky doors, the Meriva is very practical for such a small car. What's not to like?