Road Tests
On wheels: Lotus Europa
Published: 07 January 2007
The new Lotus is a perky performer, but a bit too 'Blue Peter' for Michael Booth
On wheels: Citroën C4 Picasso MPV 2.0 HDi
Published: 16 December 2006
Name aside, the new Citroën Picasso is a masterpiece, says Michael Booth
Honda CBR600RR: Leader of the pack
Published: 12 December 2006
The middleweight sector is crowded. But, says Tim Luckhurst, Honda may have found another winner
The Verdict: Lexus IS250
Published: 12 December 2006
Japanese manufacturers have problems winning over design-conscious Europeans. But Toyota's luxury marque has hit the mark, says David Wilkins
Road Test: Renault Megane R26
Published: 12 December 2006
Renault knows how to build rapid, driver-friendly cars - just ask Fernando Alonso. After a couple of false starts, the latest sporty Mégane is a winner.
On wheels: Mitsubishi iCar
Published: 10 December 2006
Michael Booth has seen the future, and it's iCar-shaped - perhaps...
The Verdict: BMW F800s
Published: 05 December 2006
What, no flat-twin engine? Never mind. Practical, safe, but never boring, it's the perfect machine to get ex-bikers back on the road
On wheels: Audi Q7
Published: 03 December 2006
Michael Booth gives the monstrous Audi Q7 a wide berth
Road Test: Mazda 3 MPS
Published: 28 November 2006
Mazda hopes the 3 MPS will be a cult car, but with steering that leaves you feeling unconnected to the road, that's unlikely to happen, says John Simister
The Verdict: Kia Carens
Published: 28 November 2006
Kia's restyled MPV is much improved and keenly priced for the family market, says David Wilkins. A team of Independent readers take it for a spin
On wheels: Land Rover Freelander TD4
Published: 26 November 2006
The hopelessly unreliable Freelander is half car, half walrus, says Michael Booth
Jeep takes a giant leap forward
Published: 21 November 2006
After years of serious 4x4s, the marque is driving into the fickle lifestyle market, says Danny Cobbs
Road Test: Panda 100 HP
Published: 21 November 2006
Just press the Sport switch and Fiat's traditionally docile mini-hatch becomes a different kind of beast. John Simister is impressed by an overdue makeover
On wheels: Mini Cooper S
Published: 19 November 2006
What's new about the new Mini? Very little, says a relieved Michael Booth
Road Test: Audi S8 Quattro: Watch out world
Published: 14 November 2006
Want to save the planet? Steer clear; the mpg and CO2 numbers are shameful. But you can justify this Audi's existence, says Sean O'Grady
The Verdict: Mini Cooper
Published: 14 November 2006
We know it's really a BMW, but that's a good thing. Is there a trace of Britishness left in this update from Bavaria? Over to David Wilkins and our panel
Road Test: Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy
Published: 14 November 2006
So who says Harleys all handle like pigs? Tim Luckhurst learns to lean - and love - the latest Fat Boy
On wheels: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Published: 12 November 2006
This is a supercar, hear her roar: Michael Booth goes wild for the new Lamborghini
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
