The new Kia Soul is already on sale in the UK, priced from £12,600
Second-generation Soul is a practical, interesting car with a decent diesel engine and tasteful looks
The 2014 M5 gets some minor cosmetic updates, including a new grille, and is offered with a new 'Competition Package'
BMW adds speed to its legendary super saloon, but fails to add value or address the M5's biggest shortcomings
The Mercedes V-class is available in two power outputs and with the choice of two trim levels and wheelbases
The Mercedes V250 is a luxurious, comfortable, refined and well-equipped seven-seat MPV, but it commands a hefty price tag
The new 911 Targa is due to go on sale in the UK in May
The new Targa has shifted its previously anonymous profile to become one of the best looking products in the range
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a pair of electric motors that drive the front and rear axles independently
Plug-in hybrid version of Mitsubishi's big SUV delivers a classy and technologically advanced drive
This GLA250 is an attractive proposition, but AMG Line specification might be a niche too far
Latest version of Merc's soft roader is quick, frugal and well priced: but beware the ride comfort of AMG Line models
The Porsche faces stiff competition from the likes of BMW and Audi, which both offer alternatives for less than the Panamera
The Panamera Diesel's V6 engine has been revised to give more performance for similar economy, and for the most part it's a successful upgrade
The Defender Challenge car has been developed and built by Bowler Motorsport
Rally-converted Landie makes the perfect Dakar training machine. Quick enough, a handful at times – but dependable and great fun
The second-gen Kia Soul has received a range of tweaks, including a better-finished interior
Breathless petrol engine makes hard work of things in Kia’s new baby crossover. Good value – but still not a good choice
Upgrades for the facelifted 2014 Sportage include new trim, kit and technical tweaks
Mid-life updates fail to do much for handsome but uncompetitive crossover. Charming but showing its age
The C4 is Citroën's rival to the Ford Focus, our current hatchback class champion
PSA's new 1.2-litre engine is a real joy in the C4, it's just a shame the rest of the car can't keep up
The Alfa Romeo Mito benefits from a host of upgrades for the 2014 model year
Two-cylinder Mito proves occasional good fun when pushed hard, but predictably fails to deliver on the claimed economy front
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