car reviews

The Kia Venga does the whole family car thing as well as any other - but it's not cool. Or much fun

Maserati builds a BMW 5-Series. It has a diesel engine. What is the world coming to?

Mercedes E-Class Estate review: Merc's big load-lugger has discovered a sense of style

Able, stylish i40 aims to take on the establishment with a blend of good looks, ability and keen pricing

It's been said the Scirocco is a tarted up Golf GTI. Possibly. Doesn't stop it being awesome, though

Everyone should own an Alfa at some point in their lives. This one's a good place to start

The facelift in 2012 seems to have worked for Toyota's Avensis. Tragically dull, but not without merit

Despite its innovative approach, Toyota's iQ doesn't live up to the hype. Well, not quite

And achingly beautiful car, made from good solid trees by good solid Brits

Ford Mondeo review: looks a bit like the old one but brings solid gains in comfort and tech. Back at the competitive sharp end.

Focussed carbon-heavy track car with a turbo’d Audi engine and superlative looks. A tad soft, but that can be sorted relatively easily by adjusting the suspension

Volkswagen's take on the all-electric family car is, as you'd expect, an extremely convincing one

All is forgiven Subaru, the agile, zesty BRZ is a genuine driver's coupe

Despite an all-new overhaul, the Soul still isn't quite there. Utilitarian style gone too far?

Odd-looking CLA is more flawed than we'd ever expect from Merc in 2016

Rivals challenge the 4 Series in individual areas, but struggle to replicate its all-rounder appeal.

It's not the car it was, the Renaultsport Clio. Still fast, with a nice chassis, but not a patch on before

Roomier and better than the hatch, but rivals are better still. Facelift gives it a helping hand

Ford C-MAX review: the Ford C-Max drives very ably, and there's a fair bit of room in there too.

A former TopGear Car of the Year. That was a long time ago, though.

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