The BMW 2-series Active Tourer goes up against the likes of the Volkswagen Golf SV and Ford C-Max
BMW dips its toe into front-wheel drive with an upmarket MPV that goes up against VW's Golf SV and the Ford C-Max
Audi's first production plug-in hybrid comes in the shape of the A3 Sportback e-tron, but does it have enough spark to inspire potential buyers away from their conventional cars?
Nissan's V-Motion grille marks the Pulsar out as a Nissan, but it's debatable whether you'd be able to name the car if this was covered up
Nissan's return to the European mainstream isa competent family hatchback - but it shares a market with cars that go far beyond that
Can an even sharper focus enhance an already great hot hatch, or has the Megane RS been eclipsed by even hotter rivals?
Can a more powerful and efficient new engine help the Volvo V40 Cross Country overcome its shortcomings?
Will Renault storm the market with its unconventional rear-engined city car, or do more mainstream alternatives do a better job?
Hardcore new Abarth halo model delivers searing performance on track but feels rather compromised on the road
Hot sleek diesel offers the potential of 0-60mph in 4.6sec and 53.3mpg economy
Mercedes-Benz has based its all-electric vehicle on the existing B-class
Exceptionally refined with punchy overtaking abilities and impressive ride and handling. Premium driving experience at expense of ultimate usability
New petrol-electric starship explores the outer limits of EV tech
Tisha Johnson previously spent several years working for Volvo | Image: Getty Images
