car reviews

Kia has always floundered in this sector, but no more. The Optima is good enough to forgive the so-so name...

Renault appears to have detached itself from reality. Doesn't stop us from thinking the Twizy is genius

Weirdly charming, if you're into this sort of thing. But watch out; Mustang has now arrived in the UK, in RHD, with a V8...

Infiniti puts itself on the radar of 3-Series buyers with the impressive Q50 junior exec

A two-door version of the high-rise Countryman. Like an Evoque Coupe. Only worse.

The Radical SR3 SL looks extreme and that's not the half of it. Few cars are as well-named as this

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

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

Price cuts and head-turning new trims aim to encourage more into the fun but flawed 500

The SL name is more than six decades old but remains a worthy two-seat luxury convertible

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

Latest standout Lexus GS is closer than ever to the class leaders - but the lack of diesel is puzzling

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

The Vauxhall Agila is a slightly re-skinned version of the Suzuki Splash, built at the same factory. So it’s a spacious, compact, boxy thing with a cheep’n’cheery cabin. You do not desire it.

The Shogun's a workhorse. If you're looking for on-road luxury as well as off-road prowess, look elsewhere.

The Kia Venga does the whole family car thing as well as any other - but it's not cool. Or much fun

Would you Adam and Eve it: a stylish city car from Vauxhall - with the Fiat 500 and Mini in its sights

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

A handsome, competent car that's ideal for those who can't afford a Merc CLS or for anyone who simply wishes to drive something more stylish than a 5-Series

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