Reviews

"Honda's Civic IMA offers a petrol-electric hybrid engine and low fuel consumption. It's good around town, but is equally as impressive on the motorwa…

"No wonder Audi’s A4 is such a popular choice for company car drivers. Put simply, it’s a great all-rounder that holds its value well"

"The Magentis is one of the oldest cars in Kia's line-up and in places it shows, but a strong diesel engine and low price mean it's still a sensible c…

"Well built and comfortable, the four-wheel-drive Audi A6 allroad is a practical alternative to a full-sized 4x4"

"The Audi A3 Sportback is a desirable five-door model that adds a dose of practicality to Audi’s compact hatchback range"

“Few cars can boast the combination of comfort, practicality and driving fun that the Mondeo offers."

"The Hyundai i10 is as cheap as chips to run and is well equipped, but it lacks a diesel option.

"The A3 hatchback is expensive, but it’s really well built and good to drive. The Audi badge offers cast-iron resale values, too."

"BMW’s 6 Series is a stylish coupe that offers a sporty drive and impressive comfort. It’s well built – but feels like a big, heavy car next to relati…

“Low running costs, smart looks and space for four people make the Kia Picanto a great city car.”

"The Renault Clio offers practicality and space, and even the three-door model is comfortable for four adults."

"Despite respectable handling, a spacious cabin and an electrically-operated metal folding roof, the Focus CC fails to serve up the tasty dish its ing…

"It feels just as exciting to drive as the sportier Elise, although it is not quite as raw. But don't expect a smooth ride, the Europa is still firm, …

"Thanks to its ingenious cabin design and slightly larger dimensions, the Renault Grand Modus has an edge over the standard Modus for practicality."

"BMW’s X3 is aimed at families who want the practicality and security of an off-roader in a comfortable, compact, easy-to-drive package."

"The Porsche 911 is a motoring icon, and rightly so. No other sports car can match its combination of build quality, performance and driver appeal."

“The team that build Ford’s rally machines is responsible for creating the devilish Focus RS – which is a thrilling car to drive.”

"No other supermini can match the Honda Jazz's blend of brilliant practicality, first-class build quality and reliability, but it's expensive."

"Few cars provide thrills like the Porsche Boxster, but it’s also a car that you could use every day. "

"The Kia Cee'd is a well-made, spacious family hatchback with a seven-year warranty but it lacks the dynamics of rivals like the Focus."

“The Renaultsport hot hatch is the saviour of the Twingo range, as it’s quick and tremendous fun to drive.”

"The Kia Rio is not the newest or most desirable car in Kia's fast expanding line up, but competitively priced, robustly built and cheap to run."

"With its sleek, rakish design, the four-door Passat CC sets a new standard of desirability for VW’s family car."

"The VW Passat is good to drive, refined and spacious, and adds a dash of class to the family car market."