First drives

The Peugeot RCZ-R has perfectly judged steering

First Drive

Peugeot RCZ R UK first drive

Not quite the best fast front-drive car of the moment, but a damned good one – and more involving than most

16 January 2014

Peugeot RCZ R UK first drive

This is our first chance to test the new Alfa Romeo 4C on UK roads

First Drive

Alfa Romeo 4C UK first drive

The Alfa Romeo 4C may look better than it drives. But by gum, it looks good

15 January 2014

Alfa Romeo 4C UK first drive

The hybrid Q50 is reputed to be capable of averaging 45.6mpg

First Drive

Infiniti Q50S Hybrid first drive

Hybrid Q50 range-topper has only niche appeal, but it’s smooth, versatile and handles UK roads well

14 January 2014

Infiniti Q50S Hybrid first drive

Jaguar has said the F-type coupe is its most dynamically capable model to date

First Drive

Jaguar F-type R coupe prototype first drive

Excited? You bet. On the evidence of this early track test drive the Jaguar F-type coupe could be the best car Jaguar has ever made

12 January 2014

Jaguar F-type R coupe prototype first drive

To Chinese and American buyers, even the standard five-metre-ong Range Rover is a bit short

First Drive

Range Rover L Autobiography TDV8 UK first drive

Stretched Range Rover is as capable as its shorter sibling, but the majority of owners will no doubt be enjoying the experience from the vast space in the rear

10 January 2014

Range Rover L Autobiography TDV8 UK first drive

The Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T is claimed to be faster and cheaper to run than the old 1.6-litre petrol

First Drive

2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T first drive

The Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T has a refined powertrain that deserves its predicted status as the top seller, but demanding roads may get the better of it

10 January 2014

2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T first drive

This 1.5-litre version of the new Qashqai is likely the most important model in the range

First Drive

2014 Nissan Qashqai first drive

The weight of expectation is high for the new, benchmark crossover from Nissan - luckily the car maker has delivered an impressive proposition to the market

8 January 2014

2014 Nissan Qashqai first drive