Road Tests

Citroën C6: Something old, something new

Published: 13 December 2005

Citroën has used its past successes with the DS, CX and SM as the inspiration for its C6. John Simister is impressed, but finds the prestige car's luxury styling and handling a mixed blessing

The Verdict: Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 Estate

Published: 13 December 2005

As new-looks go, if the French pioneering face transplant is at one end of the scale, then the Mazda 6 is at the other - subtle, small, almost unidentifiable. David Wilkins takes a closer look

Honda Civic 2.2 iCTDi: Is this a car or a prop from a dodgy sci-fi show?

Published: 11 December 2005

Would suit: 'Red Dwarf' fans
Price: £18,100
Performance: 127 mph, 0-62mph in 8.6 seconds
Economy: 55.4mpg
Further information: 0845 200 8000

Honda Civic: A hatchback par excellence

Published: 06 December 2005

Big on style and big on space, the new Honda Civic is futuristic both inside and out. John Simister declares it to be a mid-size model without equal - and great value, too

The Verdict: Peugeot 1007

Published: 06 December 2005

The new Peugeot 1007 has innovative, electrically powered, doors. David Wilkins applauds this spirit of adventure but laments the effect they have on the layout and performance of the rest of the car

Cadillac CTS: A Euro contender or an American loser?

Published: 04 December 2005

Would suit: Trailer trash types with airs
Price: from £24,850
Maximum speed: 140mph, 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds (with 2.8-litre V6)
Combined fuel: economy 24.2mpg
Further information: 0845 833 0776

Lexus IS: A drive in the lap of luxury

Published: 29 November 2005

It may be small, smooth and very stylish, but the new Lexus is less sporty than the likes of the BMW 3-Series or the Mercedes C-Class, says John Simister

The Verdict: Suzuki Swift

Published: 29 November 2005

Call a car 'Swift' and you expect a bit of oomph. Unfortunately, Suzuki's latest doesn't exactly do what it says on the tin. Melanie Bien reports

BMW M5: Push the button and all hell breaks loose

Published: 27 November 2005

Price on the road £62,705
Performance 205mph (without the limiter), 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds
Combined fuel consumption 19.1mpg
Further information 0800 325 600

Porsche Cayman S: Enjoy life in this curvy classic

Published: 22 November 2005

What do you get when you cross a Porsche Boxster with a 911? A load of old croc? Only in the name. Because you get all the positives and none of the snags, according to John Simister

The Verdict: Nissan Navara

Published: 22 November 2005

Thanks to their favourable tax status, luxury pick-ups like the Navara make more economic sense than they should. What do Sean O'Grady and our panel make of this top-spec monster?

Gilera DNA 50: Looking the part for teen dreamers

Published: 22 November 2005

With handbag left behind, Susie Mesure discovers that this visual feast is starved of power and not designed for her

Lamborghini Gallardo

Published: 20 November 2005

Vain, highly strung, attention-seeking... but enough about me, says Michael Booth

The Verdict: Cadillac CTS - doing rather well over here

Published: 15 November 2005

American cars don't often cross the pond to great acclaim - 'Yank tank' comes to mind - but this model from GM's luxury brand could change that. What do David Wilkins and our testers think?

Alfa Brera: From fantasy to brilliant reality

Published: 15 November 2005

This coupé was a sensation as a concept car three years ago. The production version fulfils all that promise, and then some. John Simister revels in the power and glory of a classic Alfa

Toyota Corolla Verso: A cool ride

Published: 13 November 2005

Whisper it, but the Corolla Verso actually is, admits Michael Booth

Vauxhall Vectra VXR: I can't believe it's a Vectra

Published: 08 November 2005

Its unexpectedly high performance, smooth running and instant response may stretch credibility. This would not be the obvious choice - but it is an excellent one, says John Simister

The Verdict: Toyota Aygo - a bit of fun on the cheap

Published: 08 November 2005

The Aygo is a cost-cutting car of the cheerful rather than the nasty variety, says David Wilkins

Audi A4 convertible: Roofless efficiency

Published: 08 November 2005

Richard Dredge finds getting to grips with Audi's new fast and easy topless models a real turn-on

Harley Night Rod: Harley is back in black

Published: 08 November 2005

The renaissance of the Hog continues. Tim Luckhurst takes a Pyreneean tour on the stylish new Night Rod

Renault Clio: Nicole's baby has a weight problem

Published: 06 November 2005

Once slim and chic, it is now a bit of a porker, says Michael Booth

Road Test: Ford Focus ST

Published: 01 November 2005

It's a colourful, affordable and impressive feat of engineering from Team RS, but the Focus ST is too well-behaved to usurp the Golf GTI as the hottest hatchback, says John Simister