First drives

Chevrolet's Z/28 Camaro is powered by a 7.0-litre V8 engine with 505bhp

First Drive

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 first drive

A serious track weapon with a glorious 7.0-litre V8 engine, but it’s let down by a bit of a weight problem

2 June 2014

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 first drive

Nissan's Qashqai is now offered with a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine

First Drive

Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.2-litre DIG-T 115 petrol first drive

Classy and clever UK-made SUV works remarkably well with small and impressively frugal petrol turbo engine

30 May 2014

Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.2-litre DIG-T 115 petrol first drive

The XFR-S Sportbrake is powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8

First Drive

2014 Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake first drive

New high-performance estate delivers an appealing combination of big power and load-lugging ability

29 May 2014

2014 Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake first drive

The special-edition Skoda Rapid Sport is priced at £15,630 in the UK

First Drive

Skoda Rapid Sport 1.2 TSI 105 first drive

This special edition of the Rapid is practical, refined, decent to drive and even better value – but still wilfully short on desirability

29 May 2014

Skoda Rapid Sport 1.2 TSI 105 first drive

The Audi RS5 V6 TDI-e prototype uses a new 3.0-lite V6 turbodiesel engine

First Drive

Audi RS5 V6 TDI-e prototype first drive

Ingolstadt's new electric turbo technology produces stunning performance, potentially paving the way for a sporty diesel RS production model

28 May 2014

Audi RS5 V6 TDI-e prototype first drive

The Mini One 1.2 is the entry-level variant in the range of the Mk3 Mini

First Drive

Mini One 1.2 first drive

Entry-level Mini One gets a 1.2 three-cylinder engine and a welcome torque boost, but you might want to upgrade the standard wheels

27 May 2014

Mini One 1.2 first drive

The S-series is the top-spec version of Chrylser's Ypsilon supermini

First Drive

Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2 S-series first drive

Looks alone can't carry the baby Chrysler any more, and against more advanced rivals it's beginning to feel aged

27 May 2014

Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2 S-series first drive

We loved the new, more grown-up Mini when we first drove it in Puerto Rico earlier this year

First Drive

2014 Mini Cooper UK first drive

Third-generation Mini Cooper is stylish and fun to drive but its optional automatic transmission doesn't make the best of its excellent three pot engine

26 May 2014

2014 Mini Cooper UK first drive

Hyundai's 2014 ix35 is as stylish as ever and looks good alongside other crossovers

First Drive

2014 Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD automatic first drive

The 2014 version of Hyundai's ix35 soft-roader is a good-looking choice for style-focused buyers, although it lacks the driving enjoyment of some rivals

25 May 2014

2014 Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD automatic first drive