Road Tests
Road Test: Smart ForTwo
Published: 27 February 2007
This new development of the iconic city runabout has gained in street cred. Why else would Sean O'Grady get pulled over and frisked by Spanish drugs cops?
The Verdict: Porsche Boxster
Published: 27 February 2007
Rivals may match Porsche's cheapest offering in terms of performance, but they'll struggle to close the gap in terms of class, says David Wilkins
Road Test: Nissan Qashqai 2.0 DCI
Published: 20 February 2007
This Nissan ticks all the boxes: bigger than a midsize hatch, high stance, spacious, economical, 4WD if you want it. It's the way to go, says John Simister
The Verdict: Seat Leon FR
Published: 20 February 2007
'Auto emocion' indeed; Seat has come up with a fun, funky and very quick hot hatch. James Daley and our testers set out to embarrass GTI drivers
Kia Cee'd: A family car with a personality problem
Published: 18 February 2007
Would suit People who don't really believe they deserve a Golf.
Price £10,995-£14,245
Performance 107mph, 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds (as tested)
Combined fuel economy 60.1mpg
Further information 0800 775 777
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 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
