Long-term tests

Kia Sportage: a hybrid family SUV of distinction – but cheaper versions offer better value

In a crowded market of extremely capable competitors, the Kia has won plenty of friends as a no-nonsense all-rounder

Land Rover Defender: nothing like the old one but that’s fine with me

Comparisons with the old, much-loved Defender are not all this new version has to live up to

Lexus ES300h: comfort and joy as the Japanese firm aims to beat the Germans

A Mercedes, BMW or Audi is almost a default choice among buyers of large saloons, but should you consider this left-field contender?

Vauxhall Mokka-e: a re-invented family favourite

The £30,000, 200-mile range EV market is brimming with options, including the Mokka-e. Is this the one to go for?

Ford Ranger Raptor: the £50,000 pick-up that challenges the bounds of commercial vehicles

The Raptor is a pick-up that's been given super-butch upgrades by the same team that did the Ford GT supercar, but is it worth the money?

Citroen e-C4: a stylish addition to the family electric car market

We’ve chosen the electric version in preference to petrol or diesel in anticipation of ever-increasing adoption of battery power

Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid: a plug-in family car with a dynamic twist

Adding economy-boosting battery power to a sporty crossover could be the worst kind of compromise, but Seat appears to have come up trumps

BMW i3: the groundbreaking electric car that’s still a compelling buy

A plethora of accomplished rivals have joined the EV fray since the i3 was launched so we’re testing how well it measures up to expectations

Do BMW drivers know what they’re missing? This Jaguar XE might surprise them

The cut-throat market for compact executive saloons is brimming with greatness. So what does the XE offer to tempt you from buying German?

Is the Peugeot e-208 the car to finally convince you that electric is the way to go?

The French firm believes electric car driving is becoming normal so it offers batteries in familiar models. Might the electric 208 sway you?

The pleasure principle: Suzuki nails the essence of a rapid hatchback with its hybrid Swift

The 1.4 Boosterjet mild hybrid on long-term test: verve, vim and vigour in a compact package

Can this Mercedes GLE hybrid really go 403.6 miles on a gallon of fuel?

Yes, a claimed 400mpg – with ultra-low emissions. But that's in official tests, so how does this luxury SUV measure up in the real world?

Supercar on stilts or pointless plaything? Off the beaten track in a £198,000 Lamborghini Urus SUV

Long-term test: Is the 190mph Urus the ultimate performance 4x4 or a car designed simply for posing in posh parts of town? Discuss

What exactly do you get for £80,000 when you buy an electric Audi e-tron Sportback?

Long-term test: this premium EV has looks and appeal – so we'll see how it compares with rivals as we find what it’s like to live with

Lexus RX 450h L on long-term test: luxury hybrid takes on Volvo and Audi

Does a plug-in hybrid like the Volvo XC60 deliver the best of both worlds?