Road Tests
Road Test: Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
Published: 09 January 2007
With its chic interior, low tyres and thrilling engine, the new Quattroporte Sport GT is seriously sexy. And the price tag is quite beside the point, says John Simister
The Verdict: Maybach 57S
Published: 09 January 2007
You don't have to be an oligarch to test-drive a Maybach, but you probably do to own one. Armour plating is optional, says Sean O'Grady
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
