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Luxury model celebrates classic birthday

Mini designer Alec Issigonis would probably have had a wry smile…

Climbing into high society

Slip behind the wheel of any Bentley and it’s hard not to feel you…

Skoda steps up pressure on rivals

If you are looking for a well-built, attractively-priced car then…

Volkswagen best-seller is smartest yet

With sales of sports utility vehicles continuing to soar, you might…

Safety first as Volvo electrifies its range

Volvo’s stated aim is that no one should be killed or seriously…

High-riding hybrid is a polished performer

When Toyota’s RAV4 first burst on to the motoring scene in the…

Mazda raises roof to mark birthday

There are simply two ways of tackling your 30th birthday – either…

Hyundai turns up the heat

Most carmakers like to slip in a little ‘surprise and…

Volvo stays on straight and narrow

Few cars on earth go to such lengths to keep you on the straight…

SsangYong springs a surprise

As impressive as the stylish new SsangYong Korando is from the…

Oh! MG might have the answer

If you thought you could not afford to move up from a family…

This is not just an Alfa Romeo

This is not just a green Alfa Romeo Stelvio – this is a Visconti…

Honda delivers hi-tech boost

Honda will always have a special place in my heart as a…

Beefy best-buy is unexpected eye-catcher

You know you are on to a winner when the car you’re driving proves…

Mini success after launch of electric model

Sales of the Oxford-built electric Mini have raced into the fast…

Jaguar takes fresh look at technology

Jaguar’s XE was always one of the best-looking saloons on the…

Swift saloon can be your best friend

I always like to have a bit of company on a long drive but in the…

Lotus blossoms in new era

My motoring writer colleague had travelled the world, stayed in…

Bentley raises the bar

Bentley has raised the bar with its opulent flagship the Mulsanne…

Volvo takes stress out of cross-country travel

Like children in a family, the car in the middle of the range can…

Insignia eyes up safer future

An old boss of mine firmly believed that you needed eyes in the back…

Trendy Aygo stands out from crowd

There is no mistaking the popularity of the Toyota Aygo – there…

Touareg takes on the big hitters

As impressive as Volkswagen’s Touareg is on the outside, it’s…

Mighty Mitsubishi is on a high

Plenty of vehicles vie for the title of king of the road, but for…

Slick seven-seater offers taste of luxury

Luxurious, large and lavishly equipped, Kia’s Sorento might just…

Alfa Romeo hits new heights

Three words readily pop into your mind when you hear the name Alfa…

Sporty hatch is set to succeed

Sleeker, sportier and with a classier interior, the new Kia Ceed is…

Fastback flagship is an effortless cruiser

Demand for large, luxurious saloons might be falling, but the…

Volvo pushes boat out with classy estate

I remember after passing my driving test my brother gave me a…

Ford firmly focused on technology

Nothing gives a better clue to the state of modern motoring than…

Aston Martin on crest of a wave

Quintessential British brand Aston Martin is on a mission to make…

Polished Audi blends space and pace

If the diesel engine really is in its dying days it shows absolutely…

Compact contender crosses into new sector

Small cars are big business for Volkswagen so its first foray…

Boot camp Ka demands quick thinking

Imagine a cute and cuddly small car that gets sent to boot camp…

Feisty Fiesta remains firm favourite

The lovely lady who dropped off the Fiesta ST did not mince her…

Civic salute for stylish saloon

Honda’s designers clearly did not receive the memo that says the…

Mazda supermini goes large on luxury

Far from being the baby of the Mazda range, the Mazda2 is a…

Cashing in on a British best-seller

Have you ever considered buying a Nissan might be one way of…

Sleek saloon is guaranteed to turn heads

Wow is the instant reaction when you first catch a glimpse of…

BMW muscles in with sporty drive

BMW’s X2 is a car that is determined to avoid being pushed into a…

Space ace Rifter raises the game

I have always been conscious that whatever car I am driving is…

Fabia matures into firm favourite

We were nearing the end of a 250-mile day trip when my passenger…

Ateca adds dash of Spanish spice

SEAT specialises in adding a touch of spice to its models and…

Capable Kia conquers potential perils

I had been feeling mildly useless as six inches of snow tumbled down…

Versatile Volvo is a classy cruiser

While sports utility vehicles and electric power are the modern…

City best-seller given upmarket upgrade

The reaction of my parents spoke volumes about the progress…

Dedicated workers make Mini special

Steve Houseman’s vivid memory of walking into the Cowley car…

Sparkling Mini launched to mark diamond date

A limited edition Oxford-built Mini is being launched to mark…

Mini happy returns

One of David Duffy’s first road tests was of a classic Mini.…

Outlander plugs into green revolution

Changes made to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV have been firmly…