In-depth reviews

"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…

"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.”

“Menacing and powerful, Chrysler's 300C is great value for money, if a little short on interior quality.”

"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 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 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."

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

"Brimming with standard equipment, the Lexus GS is powerful, quiet  and comfortable. It's also extremely reliable, but has only one engine option…

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

“Revised styling, good economy and plenty of kit make the practical Saab 9-3 estate a decent mid-range load carrier.”

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

"The B-Class is spacious and well made, but you’ll pay handsomely for the car’s upmarket badge and premium feel, as it’s very expensive."

"The 9-3 Convertible is a smartly styled alternative choice to the default German convertibles."

"The Eos is engaging to drive, boasting handsome looks and a high quality interior. It's metal folding roof means it can be used all year round, but i…

"Good to look at and competent off-road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee also offers reasonable value for money and is a great choice for anyone looking for a…

"With great diesel engines, a classy image and top build quality, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a fine upmarket 4x4."

"Glamorous, comfortable, safe and fast; open or closed the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has it all.”

"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 Lexus IS has proven reliability and lots of standard equipment, but it lacks space, practicality and design flair."

"The value for money Octavia Estate boasts a huge boot and class-leading practicality."