car reviews

Definitely the sensible option, but you'll be laughing all the way to the petrol station

This feels like the car the Vantage should always have been: super fast, exciting, with a bit of edge

Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You'll like this slightly taller Yaris

Volkswagen’s facelift has greatly improved the troubled Mk8 Golf, and the GTI is more desirable as a result

Designed for going off road, brilliant on it… show us a better real-world sports car than the Nomad 2. We dare you

Because life is better when there’s a woofling great V8 in front of you

It's like a go-kart with a potential bhp-per-tonne figure that can terrify a hypercar

Validates the idea of an electric hot hatch. Cheeky and fun, if not overly fast

Had enough of the family SUV? The E-Class proves there’s still plenty of life in the estate

The car you'd want for a long journey across mixed roads, but it wouldn't get you out bed earlier

A comprehensive little supermini that holds its own against the competition

Ford jumps on the electric crossover bandwagon. Ignore the Mustang branding and you'll find an accomplished car

BMW's second full-electric car is a little more 'normal', a pragmatic EV designed to make ICE transition easy

If you're looking for a wonderful and straightforward super saloon, step this way

The MG HS prioritises price and passenger comfort, but can’t compete with rivals when it comes to driving dynamics

A pleasing step on form the car it replaces, but you’re unlikely to be buying it for anything other than its remarkable pricing

The Nissan Qashqai gets some worthy improvements as part of a chunky facelift. Does the job admirably, not really one for the enthusiast. Obviously

A great looking car with a myriad of drivetrain options. Shame the Skoda Octavia exists

The Mercedes SL combines real performance with GT-like refinement and tech. But it's fiddly to operate and strangely unengaging to drive

VW’s coupe-crossover will win some fans for its sportier looks, but otherwise it’s easily forgettable

A supremely complete crossover. And better to drive than it strictly needs to be