Long term tests

2500 miles in a week and the VXR ran like a Swiss watch

A triple 360-degree spin at 90mph indicated Simon George had met the traction limit...

An inactive autumn, MoT pass and some engine oil leaks on the Porsche's 'to-do' list

Never a great looker but a superb all-rounder. Long faces for the team as the Impreza returns to its maker

The Nissan won't win over neighbours with its noise in the morning, but the local toms love it...

Our Navara turns support vehicle as Henry Catchpole embarks on a cycling marathon

The Swift's first service will hopefully sort the central locking issue

Aside from the ride quality, there was little to dislike about the Panda

We take the Cooper S to the Bedford Autodrome for a comparison with Renault's Clio R27

Super allrounder but do the brakes match the performance of the rest of the car?

Our R32's tyred out, so on went a set of Goodyear Eagles

A track session underlined the stunning potential of the Lamborghini Murcielago

Serious mileage this month and the Vectra VXR coped admirably

John Barker finds the wet limits of BMW's M3 and gains a new respect

Some 3000 miles after the new wheels and tyres were fitted, I can report that they’re still all perfectly round...

Is the 189bhp works kit worth the outlay? We find out

A quiet welcome awaits our small party in Italy

How does the R32 compare to the Audi TT. Neil Carey offers an insight

Vauxhall's VXR likes a drink, but it's not the only one...

In some ways our Subaru WRX is as honest as the day is long

Our Clio's back out of of the repair shop, after the 'caravan' incident

It’s very loud, has ‘interesting’ handling and drinks fuel at a shocking rate. Welcome to the crazy world of the Nissan Micra 350SR

Our M3's a short term long termer, but we'll still give it a thorough assessment

Our Navara continues to impress and is a refreshing alternative to prim and proper SUVs

Richard Meaden's reunited with the Panda the same week Fiat's 500 becomes available. How do they compare?

The new-car love affair with our Cooper S is wearing off on Jethro

The Clio's 24,000 service went to plan, but there may be damage below from an earlier incident

Would I like to join three others and do a Nurburgring 24hr race… on a bicycle?

Negotiating floods, fixing fences and saving sheep this month in our long term Navara

Soul-searching for Simon George as he chooses a replacement for the Murciélago

Demanding and addictive, Nissan's 350 SR has left its mark

Our Mercedes gets a does of reality as it mixes it in the suburban jungle

Black-flagged at Donington and the final invoice arrives for the panel repairs and respray

A factory service makes the Zonda feel fresh again, and Harry takes the opportunity for a few spec upgrades...

All is well but the Vectra's route finder talks with a forked tongue

Our new fleet addition, Vauxhall's Vectra VXR, takes Andy Morgan back to his childhood