Car reviews

The Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT costs £26,430

First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT first drive

The all-new VW Passat has been given added polish to tempt buyers away from upmarket rivals, but the price is a bit more premium, too

2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT first drive

Volvo V40 Cross Country three-cylinder prototype

Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype

First Drive

Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype first drive

First impressions of the Swedish manufacturer's new three-pot petrol engine, which will assist Volvo's efforts to meet stringent emissions targets

Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype first drive

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Used Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R 2014-2016 review

Can an even sharper focus enhance an already great hot hatch, or has the Megane RS been eclipsed by even hotter rivals?

Used Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R 2014-2016 review

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Used Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013-2019 review

Can a more powerful and efficient new engine help the Volvo V40 Cross Country overcome its shortcomings?

Used Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013-2019 review

The Celerio is Suzuki's new budget city car

First Drive

2015 Suzuki Celerio first drive

Spacious, well equipped and appealing on price, but lacking in charm and performance vim

2015 Suzuki Celerio first drive

The BMW 216d Active Tourer costs £23,060

First Drive

2014 BMW 216d Active Tourer first drive

Entry-level diesel MPV shares its three-cylinder engine with Mini but, due to long gearing, lacks the authoritative punch of a convincing premium product

2014 BMW 216d Active Tourer first drive

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Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe

The replacement for the CL grand tourer has some big boots to fill, but does it even come close?

Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake review

First Drive

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake first drive

Elegant, alluring and with some welcome improvements, but not good enough to lead the class

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake first drive

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2015 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid first drive

Hushed, flexible and remarkable value for money. Arguably more fit-for-purpose than any other ‘S’.

2015 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid first drive

We drove two versions, both equipped with the six-speed automatic gearbox

First Drive

2015 Mazda CX-3 first drive

The Mazda CX-3 has style and substance, and deserves consideration for anyone wanting a compact urban SUV. Here’s hoping Mazda gets the price and equipment right

2015 Mazda CX-3 first drive