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The Clarkson review: Volkswagen High Up! (2012)


You don’t need an iPad. You can watch films on your laptop, you can store data on your phone and for taking pictures it’d be easier to set up...
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The Clarkson review: Morgan Three Wheeler (2011)


Almost no one wakes up in the morning and thinks: “I know. Today, I shall start a car company.” And those who do make this curious lifestyle choice...
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The Clarkson review: VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport (2012)


Enzo Ferrari described the E-type Jaguar as the most beautiful car ever. Even today, you can turn more heads driving in an E-type than you could if...
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The Clarkson review: Chrysler Ypsilon (2012)


Many years ago I saw a magnificently idiotic film in which Sylvester Stallone played the part of a tough cop who was cryonically frozen for a crime...
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The Clarkson review: Volvo V40 D4 SE Nav (2012)


In essence there are three peninsulas that stick out into the Mediterranean: Greece, Spain and Italy. And choosing which is best for a summer holiday...
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BMW 6-series F12/F13 (2011-on)


The BMW 6-series may hint at sporting credentials with its swooping contours and low-slung profile, but don't be fooled by this racy siren, because...
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Skoda Citigo review (2012-on)


With apologies to the famous wood preservative, the Skoda Citigo does exactly what it says on the tin: go in cities.
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Skoda Superb Mk II review (2008-2015)


Against all the odds, this is a car that manages to live up to its silly name. The Skoda Superb is a spacious and well-appointed saloon that can also...
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Subaru BRZ review (2012-on)


Buying a hot hatch? Read this first: Subaru BRZ takes a classic formula for driving fun and updates it to create a cracking coupé
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The Clarkson review: Audi RS4 Avant (2012)


From a road-tester’s perspective, the good thing about Audi’s RS cars is that you never quite know what you’re going to get. Some are nearly...
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Skoda Roomster review (2006- on)


In the trade this car is known as the Rooster because of its frustrating ability to sit for long periods of time on Skoda dealers stock lists.
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The Clarkson review: VW Golf GTI cabriolet (2012)


We may all harbour the dream of driving down a glorious stretch of road, on a jasmine-scented day, in a fast and beautiful sports car.