Audi e-trons electrify Japan’s Hakone Turnpike
This writer boogies with the electrically powered Audi A1 e-tron and Audi A3 e-tron models on the world-famous Hakone Turnpike in Japan.
We perform a (Volkswagen) Passat life analysis
We look back a the life and times of the Volkswagen Passat, the German manufacturing giant's third most popular model after the Golf and Beetle.
Mercedes-Benz C63 and C180 are like chalk and cheese
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and C180 1.6 are dramatically different, but after this writer tested the chalk and tasted the cheese, he also finds them strangely alike.
2012 BMW 730Ld has an oil-burning question to ask
Back in 2012, we drove a turbo-diesel BMW 730Ld more than 700km to find out whether or not luxury and efficiency were mutually exclusive.
All-new 2012 Honda Civic is a civil matter
After the 2012 Honda Civic was launched, there was disquiet in the Civic district because of its modest evolution, but it is still civilised transport.
Audi A1 Sportback literally opens new doors
German carmaker Audi has broadened the appeal of its three-door A1 supermini by now offering it as a five-door Sportback model as well.
2012 Citroen DS4 crossover is not just a pretty face
The 2012 Citroen DS4 is the French automaker's new compact crossover, and it has plenty of substance beneath its seriously sublime style.
2012 Citroen DS5 heralds a French automotive renaissance
French carmaker Citroen's rediscovery of its rich design flair continues with the lovely new turbocharged DS5 hatchback.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a five-star petrol-electric hybrid
The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is the latest variation of the BMW 5 Series formula, and it achieves the highest standards of hybrid performance.
Group Test: Subaru XV vs Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai
Each of these compact crossovers is as adaptable as a cross-trainer, but which one is ultimately more versatile than the rest?