The same team who build Ford's weekend rally machines are responsible for creating this most devilish Focus RS model - which is a thrilling car to drive.

This is one of the best small family cars to drive, and offers a range of powerful diesels. ECOnetic editions offer great fuel economy, while high performance ST editions are extremely powerful.

The large and well proportioned boot makes the Focus Estate a useful car for business and family users alike.

Ford's five seat C-Max has always offered a great drive, but struggled to serve up the practicality and versatility on offer from rivals like the VW Touran.

Despite respectable handling, a spacious cabin and an electronically operated metal folding roof, the Focus CC fails to serve up the tasty dish its ingredients promise.

Cup or standard chassis? That's the question

Once again there are similarities to a Ford – well, the Focus RS at least.

It's a Honda Civic Type-R. But harder.

The Mazda3 MPS is evolutionary, not revolutionary

What it isn’t, however, is a hot hatch

Astra noticeably quieter and more compliant on washboard surfaces