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Road Tests

Road Test: Skoda Fabia 1.2 12V

Published: 13 February 2007

Who needs a VW Polo when the same group brings you this terrific supermini for a lot less money? Now, the joke is on Skoda's competitors, says John Simister

The Verdict: Perodua Myvi

Published: 13 February 2007

Perodua's functional hatchback handles well and, while it may not turn heads, at least it's not a clone. But who, asks Alix Lawrence, is it aimed at?

The Verdict: VW Golf GTI Edition 30

Published: 06 February 2007

Series - cars or television programmes - often go off the boil. And while the Golf once lost the plot, it's back on masterly form, says David Wilkins

Road Test: Kia Cee'd

Published: 06 February 2007

OK, Kia's new hatchback has a name that won't win any friends, but it's fun and, for the price, there's plenty of room, says Sean O'Grady

On wheels: Suzuki Swift Sport

Published: 04 February 2007

Michael Booth gets sneered at in a hot hatch that speaks for itself

Road Test: Toyota Auris 1.6

Published: 30 January 2007

If it's the mega-selling Corolla you're replacing, you have to get it right. Well done Toyota, says John Simister; now, can you please just silence those annoying bleeps?

The Verdict: Volvo C30 2.0 SE

Published: 30 January 2007

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it's off to work we go in the Volvo C30, with a style inspired by the P1800 ES, or 'Snow White's coffin', says David Wilkins

On wheels: Audi TT 2.0 TFSI

Published: 28 January 2007

Do real men drive Audi TTs? Michael Booth tests the testosterone in the new 2.0T

The Verdict: BMW 335 Coupe

Published: 23 January 2007

BMW has put the fun back in driving with a sporty coupé that has a kick in the tail, says Sean O'Grady. A team of readers also take it out for a spin

Road Test: Seat Altea XL

Published: 23 January 2007

Most MPVs are fibbers. OK, you'll get five adults in, but their luggage too? Forget it. Seat has solved that with an extra-large stretched Altea, says Sean O'Grady

On wheels: BMW 335i Coupé

Published: 21 January 2007

The new BMW's amazing paint job barely scratches the surface, says Michael Booth

The Verdict: Skoda Roomster

Published: 16 January 2007

Skoda's MPV is a model of good design and engineering that stands out from its van-like rivals and does the marque credit, says David Wilkins

Road Test: Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 D-iD

Published: 16 January 2007

A lot of us are sniffy about SUVs these days, so it helps if they are made as graceful as possible. That's what Mitsubishi has done, says John Simister

Piaggio MP3: A very sexy scooter

Published: 16 January 2007

It's the scooter that won't topple over, but would Susie Mesure swap her Vespa for this urban wide-boy?

On wheels: Vauxhall Corsa 1.4SXi

Published: 14 January 2007

Stop the press! Car purist Michael Booth gets excited by a Vauxhall Corsa

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

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz Gl 420 Cdi

Published: 05 December 2006

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