car reviews

Every Lexus trait wrapped up in a tight 3 Series sized package. Superb design, forgettable to drive, probably quite nice to own.

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

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

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

Smart’s four-door take on the Renault Twingo. Refined, cute, but we wish it were more fun

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

Peugeot transfers surprise appeal of the 308 5dr into a practical estate

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

B is for better: this latest B-Class is a big improvement over previous iterations

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

Vauxhall says it's a cut-price Audi A5 rival. We say it's good, but not that good.

This is the best family hatch Peugeot has ever made. Smooth, refined, and comfortable

Another safe and sensible saloon from the Volvo team. Which mixes Swedish style with good engines

Renault has tried something different with the Twingo, and it's worked

Mondeo man has grown up and discovered the finer things in life. Less fun, but more satisfying overall

Volvo hits the premium hatch format on the head: the V40 is an impressive model that's a genuine Golf rival

This is the one they all need to watch out for. VW has finally got serious about the city car

A fleet-footed boisterous hot hatch that's no longer a one-trick pony

The big-brother to the regular Fiat 500 is roomier and more family-friendly. Nice work, Fiat