The Qashqai has won over scores of buyers since its introduction in 2006 and now the chunky, funky Nissan has sprouted an extra row of rear seats to cater for larger families. Mechanically it’s much the same as the outgoing Qashqai, but the Japanese manufacturer has reworked the exterior with some subtle styling changes and even more space inside. Nissan Qashqai +2 full road test report The Qashqai+2 offers a happy medium between style and practicality. The Vauxhall Zafira might do a better ... read more

The Jeep Patriot was launched in the Summer of 2007, at the same time as the similar Jeep Compass. Both models come with the same choice of engines, although the more rugged-looking Patriot costs a £2k less and apparently appeals more to men, while the softer Compass is aimed more at women. I should like the Patriot, then… Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD Limited manual full road test report We already established that the 2.0 CRD is a sweet engine, and it’s not thirsty either. After one ... read more

The standard Twingo hasn’t been as successful as Renault had first hoped - flimsy build quality and a soft drive don’t do it any favours. But hot hatches have always been what the French do best, and Renault has come up trumps with the Twingo 133. Usable performance, a firm and communicative chassis and generous spec for not much money make for a real winner. Renault Twingo 133 full road test report The 133 blows the standard Twingo away. It’s immensely entertaining to drive ... read more

If you’re thinking about buying an estate car, space and practicality is probably your prime consideration, and the engineers at Audi haven’t forgotten this. The boot is big enough to get lost in, with a whopping 1.430 litres of capacity, and lots of clever little pockets dotted around, in which you can stash your breakables. The only down-side is the fact that the back-seats don’t fold down completely, so carrying very long items could be a little awkward. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 ... read more

A few months back we drove the 2009 Nissan Murano in American spec to give you a taste of what was to come…now we have got our hands on the UK version…. Nissan Murano 2009 UK full road test  The Nissan Murano has grown up! It will start from £32,795. Nissan has made the range really simple as it consists of two cars - the two model range starts at £32,795 with large two-part sunroof and £33,295 with the car that has a roof-mounted DVD. Another great feature is the ... read more

Peugeot has introduced the Partner Tepee Outdoor to its range. The French maker is expecting lots of interest to come from families who need lots of space. So how did the Partner Tepee measure up when we put it to the test? Peugeot Partner Tepee Outdoor full road test report The Peugeot Partner Tepee Outdoor is a great tool for a family and it is competitively priced as it starts from £15,305. It drives well both on motorways and B-roads. Not only is the Partner Tepee Outdoor practical it ... read more

Ford’s practical, functional and successful Galaxy MPV was first launched in 1995. Eleven years on saw the release of a re-engineered, second-generation Galaxy with fresh exterior styling and an all-new interior, and few other models can offer quite such a bewildering combination of engines, power outputs, transmissions and spec levels. Ford Galaxy 1.8TDCi 125 Zetec full road test report Despite being driven with five aboard plus luggage in cities, in mountains and at prolonged high speed, ... read more

The legendary Scorpion motorsport badge is back and anyone that knows their motorsport will be expecting the Grande Punto Abarth to be a car that really excites. Let’s get this straight from the off, this is not a Fiat, it is an Abarth. The Italian maker claims it wants the Abarth name to stay separate from the Fiat badge. The car starts at a price of £13,500, read on to see how it gets on… This Grande Punto Abarth is a cracker and it seems a snip as the price starts from £13,500. You ... read more

This 1.6-litre diesel engine is a marriage between economy and performance, although unlike most marriages these days this one actually works! After having previously driven the 2.0 CRDi offering from Kia we were under the impression that the 1.6 CRDi would offer a lot less in terms of pulling power and driver enjoyment… how wrong we were. The performance is spirited to say the least and you do feel the car wants to be pushed rather than being held back for reasons of economy. Residual ... read more

The bigger brother to the Bentley Continental GT and GTC, the Continental Flying Spur is exactly what you would expect; fabulous performance, enough to put the frighteners up any supercar (two and a half tonnes of car capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds!) and with all the usual Bentley refinement you would demand and expect. The car is the perfect choice for people wanting the ultimate luxury and refinement yet with a serious amount of power under the bonnet. The only minor gripe is the sheer ... read more