Road Tests
Kawasaki Versys: Best of both worlds
Published: 07 November 2006
Exciting enough to be fun, sensible enough to be useful. Tim Luckhurst hails the new Versys
Road Test: Honda CR-V i-CTDi
Published: 07 November 2006
This not an SUV. No, really. Ignore the 4WD, the space, the size, the things we're starting to see as eco-criminal. Whatever; it's still a very good car, says John Simister
The Verdict: Peugeot 207 Sport
Published: 07 November 2006
Controversially, it's being made in Slovakia rather than Britain, but, for David Wilkins, this efficient but ordinary car isn't worth boycotting
On wheels: Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
Published: 05 November 2006
Unnecessary pimping spoils the world's sexiest car for Michael Booth
Suzuki GSX-R750: a pocket thunderbolt
Published: 31 October 2006
Last year's model was fantastic; could Suzuki possibly improve on it? Yes, says a breathless Tim Luckhurst
Road Test: Land Rover Freelander TD4
Published: 31 October 2006
Thank goodness Land Rover still makes proper 4x4s, not fashion accessories. John Simister has no trouble defeating the fearsome Solihull test track
The Verdict: Citroen C6 3.0i V6 exclusive
Published: 31 October 2006
The long-awaited C6, Citroën's latest shot at the big time, lives up to expectations but will it hold its value? It certainly deserves to, says David Wilkins
On wheels: Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR
Published: 29 October 2006
In the Seat Leon FR, Michael Booth finds a car worthy of obsession
Piaggio Zip 100 Scooter: Just too much zip?
Published: 24 October 2006
Twist and you're off. But Susie Mesure finds this upgraded scooter could do with more solidity for its power
Road Test: Mini Cooper S
Published: 24 October 2006
Could the new new Mini possibly be better than the old new Mini? Oh yes - thanks to (ahem) those clever German engineers. John Simister is hugely relieved
The Verdict: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Published: 24 October 2006
Mixing Italian panache with German efficiency, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is more than just the Murcielago's little brother, says Sean O'Grady
Road Test: Volvo C30 T5
Published: 17 October 2006
No chunky pillars and tiny windows here; Volvo's new hatch is airy, with great visibility. And it's a Ford Focus under the skin, so it drives very nicely
The Verdict: BMW Z4 M Roadster
Published: 17 October 2006
Chuck out your luggage and don't look at the petrol gauge. Melanie Bien belts up for a wild, windy ride in BMW's roaring new Roadster
On wheels: Honda Legend
Published: 15 October 2006
Michael Booth faces the autumn of life with a suitable car and wardrobe
Road Test: Ford Focus Coup�-Cabriolet
Published: 10 October 2006
Coupé-cabriolets involve compromise, and it's usually the driving that suffers. Not so with the Focus CC, engineered by Pininfarina. John Simister is converted
The Verdict: Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro
Published: 10 October 2006
What's not to like about the Audi TT? It's got good looks, easy handling and great acceleration. In fact, it can hardly be faulted, says David Wilkins
The Verdict: Audi RS4 Cabriolet
Published: 03 October 2006
Non-expert drivers can exploit the power-hungry RS4 in safety on all manner of roads, says Sean O'Grady - but it's going to be thirsty work
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz CL
Published: 03 October 2006
Mercedes' luxury coupé is a plush place to park ample bottoms but, says Sean O'Grady, smart safety features give this big baby real wow factor
On wheels: Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDI
Published: 01 October 2006
This gas-guzzling monster is strangely seductive, says Michael Booth
Road Test: Peugeot 207 GT Turbo
Published: 26 September 2006
The 205 of 1984 was surely the most entertaining hatch ever built. Then the flame died. Now, with the 207 GT Turbo, says John Simister, it's back - and how
The Verdict: Volkswagen Golf R32
Published: 26 September 2006
Low-slung, with alloy wheels and rally-car seats, the new R32 is the ultimate Saturday-night cruiser. James Daley discovers his inner boy racer
On wheels: Skoda Roomster
Published: 24 September 2006
If you're going to buy a shed on wheels, make sure it's a Skoda, says Michael Booth
Ducati S4RS Testastretta: Handle with care
Published: 19 September 2006
Ducati has unveiled its latest model of naked street-bike. Tim Luckhurst gave it a spin, and he loved it
