First drives

Damping is much improved over the old 207

First Drive

Peugeot 208 Feline THP 156

The swiftest Peugeot 208 yet is a warm hatch rather than a hot one, but it's good fun to drive and augurs well for the GTI to come

23 October 2012

Peugeot 208 Feline THP 156

458-rivalling MP4-12C Spider is cheaper than the Ferrari

First Drive

McLaren MP4-12C Spider

No wonder McLaren expects 80 per cent of customers to choose the MP4-12C Spider. If you're in the market for a 12C, you’d be mad not to go for the Spider

17 October 2012

McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Significant price hike may put buyers off

First Drive

2013 Aston Martin DB9

The new Aston Martin DB9 might cost a great deal more than the car it replaces, but it is able to ask serious questions of the £190k Vanquish

16 October 2012

2013 Aston Martin DB9

Renault say the dCi 90 will be the most popular engine in the Clio's three-strong line up

First Drive

Renault Clio dCi 90

The new 2013 Renault Clio dCi 90 offers 60mpg-plus and exceptional refinement from its 1.5-litre diesel engine

13 October 2012

Renault Clio dCi 90

The G-class is surprisingly composed on the road, and competent off it

First Drive

2013 Mercedes G-class G 350 BlueTEC

The Mercedes G-class is a remarkably convincing mix of old and new technology, undermined by vague steering. Very pricey but well-engineered

11 October 2012

2013 Mercedes G-class G 350 BlueTEC

Twisted does much to match the appeal of the Defender with the reality

First Drive

Twisted French Edition Defender 110

The Twisted Land Rover Defender offers tasteful and considered mods which do the right things to improve the eccentric old Brit 4x4

10 October 2012

Twisted French Edition Defender 110

Vauxhall reckons the Mokka could be its second best-selling model by this time next year

First Drive

Vauxhall Mokka

Vauxhall has high hopes for its sub-compact SUV, and those in the market for such a vehicle won't be disappointed

9 October 2012

Vauxhall Mokka

The Clio's look and feel will be rolled out across Renault's range

First Drive

2013 Renault Clio

The fourth-generation Renault Clio ushers in a new era for Renault. The car feels more mature but no less enjoyable to drive

8 October 2012

2013 Renault Clio

First Drive

2013 Mazda 6 Estate

Attractive yet practical new Mazda 6 Tourer is much more appealing with a diesel engine under the bonnet

5 October 2012

2013 Mazda 6 Estate

The new Mazda 6 offers excellent economy and emissions figures in 148bhp diesel guise

First Drive

2013 Mazda 6 saloon

The new Mazda 6 is a good all-round package on this first acquaintance, but doesn’t feel quite as sporty as claimed

5 October 2012

2013 Mazda 6 saloon

Despite appearances, this is an all-new car according to Kia. Only the doors, roof, bonnet and windscreen are carried over

First Drive

2013 Kia Sorento

The 2013 Kia Sorento isn't a thrill a minute to drive, but it is refined, long-striding and likely to broaden your motoring horizons

5 October 2012

2013 Kia Sorento

Coupé JCW's stiff and skittish ride persists in the Roadster

First Drive

Mini John Cooper Works Roadster

A blast on the right road in a Mini Roadster JCW will be great in the sunshine, but stripping the roof from the already-skittish coupé makes it even less usable

3 October 2012

Mini John Cooper Works Roadster