The XC40, for which the company has received more than 13,000 pre-orders, is Volvo Cars’ first small premium SUV. Deliveries from February 2018. With the XC40, Volvo Cars enters the fastest-growing segment in the automotive industry.   The XC40 is the first model on Volvo Cars’ new modular small-car...

You might think the Porsche Macan is just a cash-in but there is a lot more to it than marketing.  For starters, it is a proper Porsche, with sports car handling provided by a physics defying body control, which gives huge amounts of grip and poise that contradicts the Macan's tall and upright styling....

The HR-V is Honda’s take on the compact SUV. Although it revives a name from the early 2000s, this is a brand new model for Honda. Based on the clever Jazz, it packs practicality and features into a compact space, is good to drive and boasts affordable running costs. It makes a very strong case for...

With its distinctive styling, cleverly packaged interior layout and economical 1.2-litre petrol engine, the Suzuki Ignis is a surprisingly sensible alternative to city cars like the Volkswagen Up. But it also provides an extra bit of crossover character and - surprisingly - the option of all-wheel drive...

It's no surprise the British built Honda CR-V is popular. It's practical, well-built and spacious making it the perfect family car. Add in high levels of comfort and some of the best diesel engines around and it adds up to a winning formula. Entry level models are offered with two-wheel drive, but...

The C4 Cactus shows Citroen back to its best. Quirky, funky yet still practical, it's exactly the sort of car the French brand should be building. And it's certain to appeal to family buyers because this isn't a car that's merely form over function. Yes it has an unusual design and certainly stands...