Road Tests

With a high equipment count, low emissions and masses of interior space, the new Nissan Pulsar is a good value, clean family hatchback. But in which other areas does it shine?

Fiat has added another model to its ever-popular 500 brand – the 500X – a 5-door compact crossover that stays true to its iconic Italian roots. Angela Pisanu reports from Fiat’s proving ground in Balocco, Italy

The latest addition to Volkswagen’s Caddy nameplate has low emissions and a host of environmentally-friendly features to focus it on economy. Richard Gooding tests the new small commercial entry to the BlueMotion family

Few market segments are as fiercely competitive as that of the city car. A new version of Citroën’s C1 has arrived with bold styling, myriad personalisation options and updated tech.

The award-winning all-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E has been revised. Richard Gooding finds out if the small French LCV can handle longer journeys as well as the shorter distance trips it may be more used to

The Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC came out top in the 2014 MPG Marathon, an annual real-world fuel efficiency test over 330 miles. Angela Pisanu gets behind the wheel to see just how frugal it is

Over 2.5 million Citroën Berlingos have been sold since 1996. GreenFleet examines the qualities of the small French panel van

Fresh looks, fresh engines and fresh technology. Richard Gooding inspects the latest LCV consignment from Vauxhall

A Volkswagen Golf not large enough? VW’s ubiquitous family hatchback range is broadened by the arrival of the larger new Golf SV. More practical than the regular hatchback, it offers versatility to match that of the traditional Golf Estate. But what other benefits does it serve up?

Angela Pisanu reports from behind the wheel of the cleanest and most fuel-efficient Škoda Octavia yet, the GreenLine III 1.6 TDI

Economical, smart-looking, practical and good value. The Hyundai i10 ups its game

Has Ford played a masterstroke by ditching the diesel and installing a 1.0-litre petrol engine into a small commercial vehicle?

Can high fuel returns be achieved in the luxury of a high‑specification model? Aimed at businesses, Richard Gooding assesses the lowest-emitting Volkswagen Passat Executive 2.0 TDI

The all-electric Volkswagen Golf has finally arrived. Promising a blend of qualities for which the German hatchback is known with zero emissions, Richard Gooding sees if the e-Golf delivers

The new Citroën Relay promises higher levels of standard equipment, extended service intervals and more fuel efficient engines as well as lower emissions