car reviews

Everything good about the A3 Sportback, just a little less practical. A complete car that won't get on your nerves

Suzuki reckons it can steal small car sales now that others are backing out of the game. The new Swift is a refreshingly simple choice if you get past the looks

Merc’s facelifted V-Class remains the business-class express in the MPV market... but is let down by its van-like dynamics and eye-watering price

The Skoda Octavia vRS balances fun and liveability just as sweetly as ever

Plainer to drive than it is to look at, but a fine, good-looking, surprisingly spacious estate

A Maserati convertible that’s every bit as good as those words sound. Engaging, well-engineered and effortlessly chic

What we have here is a sensible family car that - in Twin Motor guise - happens to go like the clappers

Big, roomy and well-equipped for the price. But even though it's quick, it's not as much fun as some rivals

Dacia’s entry EV is everything you want: low cost, low weight, low impact, but lots of fun

A tech-heavy Touring that suits M5-ness a little better than the saloon. But it's still complex. And heavy

A desirable family hatch that just happens to be electric. Fantastic interior, too

Porsche nails the mid-sized electric SUV. No huge technological leaps, but absolutely solid in all areas. Best-in-class

Skoda’s mid-life facelift to the Octavia improves on an already very good car

Everything you need is in the Dacia Duster, and a lot of what you don't, isn't. Good

Reforged Vanquish now has the poise and performance to trouble even the most aggressive supercars

The newly facelifted Skoda Octavia is the perfect antidote to every SUV out there. Better to look at, better to drive and just as practical

The seven-seater SUV market is rather crowded, but not many bring this style of hybrid tech to the party

The Countryman goes green... by getting bigger and (much) heavier. Quick, distract yourself with the interior!

It’s not as off-the-wall as it used to be, but the WRX hasn’t lost what truly makes it worthwhile

About as sensible an all-rounder as a 328bhp hot hatch can be

A good SUV from Kia - quietly does all the family jobs you need, without fuss. Looks smart, too