Infiniti QX70 30d S
Infinity, the posh arm of Nissan, is steadily raising its profile in the UK...
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB MultiAir
Italian is a romance language and Alfa Romeo seems to personify the exquisite, rhythmical mother tongue...
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
It may appear like a run of the mill Outlander, but behind the mask is the most technologically advanced SUV...
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Audi RS 7 Sportback
The RS 7 Sportback manages to keep a firm grip on reality where economy is concerned...
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI
If you really like driving then a roadster is the sort of car you probably desire – unless there’s one in your garage already...
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Audi RS 7 Sportback
The RS 7 Sportback manages to keep a firm grip on reality where economy is concerned...
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI
If you really like driving then a roadster is the sort of car you probably desire – unless there’s one in your garage already...
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS SZ5
Chunky and relatively cheap, the Grand Vitara is a viable 4x4 choice for motorists who aren’t mud-plugger purists...
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SEAT Toledo
It's no speed-demon, but it always has enough get up and go to prevent accusations of sluggishness...
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SEAT Leon FR 2.0 TDI 150 PS
The Spanish automaker’s popularity is likely to continue, if the all-new Leon is anything to go by...
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Audi A4 S Line Saloon
If you’re after a prestige symbol in the compact executive car market then four shiny silver rings should do it...
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Dacia Duster Access 1.6 4x4
The Duster is so basic that my wife took five minutes to figure out how to open the tailgate...
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XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic
Volvo’s focus has been to create a well-heeled on-road car with competent, off-road ability...
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Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line 1.6 16v
THE VAUXHALL MOKKA mixes functionality with a comfortable elevated seating position...
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Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi LTZ
CHEVROLET’S compact Multi-Purpose-Vehicle (MPV) brings a touch of pizzazz to the sector...
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SEAT Alhambra SE 2.0 TDI
People Carriers just aren’t sexy, but SEAT’s Alhambra is a perennially popular one – for a very good reason...
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Subaru BRZ 2.0i SE 2dr
It is the most exciting car Subaru has made for a long time...
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New Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC SE 2WD
The fourth generation CR-V presents even more class, composure and civility than its predecessor...
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Subaru XV 2.0D SE Lux Premium
The down-to-earth Subaru XV unites city style with urban and off-road ability. It also has another ace up its sleeve...
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Magnum Opus Motoring
Some cars are masterpieces of engineering and art that go far beyond the original purpose of a motor vehicle....
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Citroën DS3 Cabrio DSport 155
French are often regarded as fashionistas – and the new DS3 Cabrio from Citroën lends further support to that perception...
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ŠKODA Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance
This motor is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem...
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Citroën C5 Exclusive HDi 200
Seats are plush and the Citroën’s electronically controlled springing and damping give a hovercraft-like ride, but...
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Kia Sportage KX-4 2.0 CRDi AWD
KIA’S top-of-the-range ‘KX-4’ version of the Sportage features a higher output oil-burner...
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Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0i Turbo
The latest Astra VXR from Vauxhall is exciting to look at and thrilling to drive...
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SEAT Mii 5dr Vibora Negra Sport 1.0
This Spanish version of the Volkswagen Up and the virtually identical Škoda Citigo is a blast to drive...
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Veloster Turbo SE 1.6 T-GDi
HYUNDAI makes some really exciting, different looking cars these days...
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Citroën DS5 DStyle e-HDi 110 Airdream
This is a fine medium sized car - especially where looks and seating comfort are concerned...
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New Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport (150 PS)
AUDI has made a breakthrough in premium compact hatchback quality and capability with the all-new A3...
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Volvo V40 D4 SE Nav
Like all Volvos it is well built but this has a definite athletic appearance about it...
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Peugeot 208 Feline 1.6 THP 3dr
The new Peugeot 208 is so exciting - right from the tiny, sporty steering wheel to the grip the car has around corners...
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Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX
The Civic is generally aimed at the family market so space is no issue, especially with Honda’s Magic Seat system...
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Cruze Station Wagon LT 1.7 VCDi
The Cruze Station Wagon is the latest addition to the Chevy family...
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Ford B-MAX 1.6 TDCi Titanium
Quite simply, the B-MAX is a car which is likely to attract many young families...
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Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Double Cab
If want an affordable, tough as old boots, grown up version of a Tonka truck, then the L200 Trojan is for you...
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New Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC SE
The Swindon built Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is perfectly suited to many motorists’ way of life...
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Isuzu D-Max Utah Double Cab 4x4
Tackling mud, grass, sand, snow and everything in between is what the D-Max is best at...
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Range Rover Evoque Coupé
The Evoque will undoubtedly tempt rural based motorists who need this kind of vehicle to get around...
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTi SRi
The perfect vehicle for a large family’s needs and raises the bar in the Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) sector...
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New SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI
It may be too small for some, but SEAT’S most successful and well-known model, the Ibiza, is looking hotter than ever...
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Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI
A typical Mercedes sports tourer, offering bags of room, combined with the dynamic performance of a hatchback saloon...
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Citigo Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech
The all-new SKODA Citigo marks the start of a new era in the Czech based motor manufacturer’s 117-year history...
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Kia Cee’d Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi 3
It really is quite astonishing how quickly Kia has risen from producing dull budget motors to making desirable cars...
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Mazda CX-5 2.2 Sport
THE ALL-NEW CX-5 from Mazda packs a punch with a 2.2D 173 bhp engine under the bonnet...
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Hyundai i40 Saloon Premium
The i40 Saloon, especially in Premium guise, is a car worth owning, or perhaps choosing as your next company car...
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VW Golf Cabriolet
Tim was 9 years old when the first Golf Cabriolet hit our British shores and even at that tender age the image appealed to him...
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Peugeot 508 RXH
The RCZ Sports Coupé and the 508 have really lifted the French car maker out of the dull design rut it had become stuck in...
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Toyota Avensis Tourer
It’s certainly a car worth considering for business or for family motoring. It’s a cracker – I promise you...
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Lotus Elise S
Very few cars in this sector will match the thrill you get from driving – or even being a passenger in the new Elise S...
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Lotus Exige S
This British made gem does 0-62 mph in just 4 seconds. It can reach 100 mph in 8.5 seconds and stick to corners like a limpet...
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Bentley Mulsanne
It cares deeply about transporting you in the most magnificent style possible, preferably with a chauffeur behind the wheel...
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Great Wall Steed S
The Steed is a tough and practical motor, equally adept as a workhorse or a weekend getaway vehicle...
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Insignia BiTurbo SRi Sports Tourer
It comes loaded with equipment, it’s practical, it’s comfortable, and it’s satisfying to drive...
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Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Nav Plus
Big, Bold and brilliant, the fourth generation of Subaru’s Outback is better than ever...
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Honda Accord Saloon 2.2
From a bland, albeit reliable car into a handsome, solid beast with real road presence...
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New Hyundai i30 Style 1.6 CRDi
Similar in size to the Audi A3 or VW Golf and its appearance is quite cutting edge...
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New BMW 320d Sport Saloon
I felt pretty secure behind the wheel of the 320d Sport. It made me enjoy every minute and every mile of every trip I took...
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New Kia cee’d
It’s a completely different car from the original cee’d which was first unveiled in 2006...
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Skoda Octavia vRS Hatch
The vRS is particularly special because it’s the hottest Škoda in the line-up...
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VW Golf Match 2.0 TDI 140
From the moment you get into the Golf you know this is a well built car and satisfying to drive...
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Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDi HYbrid4
a car offering unique versatility and safety, driving enjoyment and CO2 emissions of a very low level...
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Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI
On the move, the E220 soaks up potholes and glides along almost as if it was on a cushion of air...
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV
On the road, I soon got used to the eerie silence of not having an internal combustion engine under the bonnet...
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Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
The car looks like it’s been yanked from the class above, with its low, wide stance and simple, yet rakish lines...
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Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design
THIS GREAT Swedish machine does a good job of making you feel bullet proof behind the wheel...
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Fiat 500 16v MultiJet Lounge
The Fiat 500 is funky, fashionable and nimble. In fact it’s the perfect motor for nipping around town in...
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Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi '3'
THE OPTIMA is the all-new flagship saloon that is the latest model to be launched in Kia’s design-led product offensive...
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Peugeot 508 Active HDi 140
The stylish exterior design is elegant and full of ‘French chic’, equally at home in Paris or London...
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Maserati GranCabrio
The Maserati GranCabrio is definitley something different – and special...
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Chrysler Delta 1.6 MultiJet SE
Along with its smaller sister, the new Chrysler Ypsilon, the Delta marks the resurgence of Chrysler Group LLC...
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Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4
THIS LITTLE ITALIAN car can be summed up in one word: elegant. I will, of course, go on to write more than a word...
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Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna
Love it or hate it, the Nissan Juke is certainly different and setting the car company out from the crowd...
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BMW 640d Coupé M Sport
A twin-turbocharged diesel powerplant, and more, ensures that this car is full of substance...
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
PACE, GRACE, comfort and beauty are the perfect words to describe this German machine...
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SEAT Leon FR+
The SEAT Leon 2.0 DSI FR+ DSG auto demo model, certainly got Tim's new year off to a flying start...
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Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 Di-D GX4 SST
THERE ARE 4x4s and there are hardcore mud-pluggers. Mitsubishi’s Outlander falls somewhere in-between...
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Porsche Cayenne Diesel
For business, particularly in the countryside, the latest Cayenne Diesel is a good alternative to the Range Rover...
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Bentley Continental GT
THE LATEST BENTLEY Continental GT will set you back £135,760 if automotive opulence is what cranks your engine...
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Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition
The French know what appeals to the budget conscious motorist and the Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition fits well...
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Fiat Bravo 1.6 MultiJet 105 Dynamic
The five-door Fiat Bravo mates aerodynamic lines with muscular wheel arches to create an elegant sporty design...
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New Suzuki Swift Sport
GREAT THINGS can come in small packages ... It’s a well used expression and one that definitely suits Suzuki’s new Swift Sport...
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Mazda6 2.2D Estate TS2 163 ps
MAZDA’S BIG estate car looks nice enough from the outside, but it hardly stands out from the crowd...
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Peugeot 3008 Exclusive HDi 112
The car benefits from Peugeot Connect USB and Bluetooth, a flat folding passenger seat, electric folding mirrors and more...
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SEAT Exeo ST
It feels solid and classy, but the interior is almost identical to that of the previous generation Audi A4...
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VW Passat Estate
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in Tim's eyes the latest Passat Estate is more appealing than the saloon...
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Vauxhall Astra SRi Hatch 2.0 CDTi
The Astra is a good looking car and for value for money, it’s a great motor, but Tim still puts the boot in...
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Vauxhall Insignia SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
SINCE THE INSIGNIA hit UK showrooms in 2009 it has been an unquestionable sales success for Vauxhall...
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Virage and Vantage S
Tim Barnes-Clay was invited to the home of Aston Martin, to sample not one, but two of the newest models...
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Lotus Evora IPS
Even non petrol-heads commented on what a nice motor I had when I tested the Evora IPS recently...
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
THE NEW Mercedes-Benz SLK is an attractive car but is a strict two-seater with great performance...
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Volvo V60 T6 AWD R-Design
The new Volvo V60 feels every bit as taut as its design thanks to a chassis and no one can deny it’s an impressive car...
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Kia Rio 1.4D EcoDynamics 2
Sleek, economical, and loaded up with equipment found in cars a class or two above, the Rio is a revolution...
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The New Morgan 3 Wheeler
Founded on the Morgan Three-Wheeler, the Morgan Motor Company has decided it's time to re-launch the legend...
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MINI Countryman Cooper SD All4
Four-wheel drive is great but not needed all the time, so MINI has a smart and fuel efficient answer: the Countryman All4...
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