The Superb is the halo model in the Skoda range and remains true to its creator’s value for money principles by providing the size and feel of a luxury saloon for the same cost of a family hatchback. As a result the Superb represents excellent value, with no other model coming close to matching its...

The key to the success of the BMW 3 Series Touring, however, lies in its ability to deliver an exciting, sporty driving experience. From behind the wheel, there is very little to tell the BMW 3 Series saloon and Touring apart - both are equally excellent.  You get a comprehensive choice of petrol...

As far as family estate cars go, the Superb Estate ticks all the right boxes. This is one car that's close to faultless. Not only does it boast a mammoth-sized boot but it has the quality feel of a premium car, yet costs the same as a family hatchback. When it comes to offering value for money, nothing...

With the addition of the Golf-sized Skoda Scala to its model line-up, Skoda has been able to move the Octavia more upmarket, which you'll notice as soon as you get behind the wheel. Slap a Volkswagen badge on the steering wheel and you wouldn't bat an eyelid, so good is the finish inside. In fact (and...

This is a tale of two cars.  On the one hand we have the entry level Mazda 6 1.8S, coming in at a very reasonable £15,100 on the road. On the other, we have the BOSE audio, leather-trimmed 2.5SL at a considerably heavier £20,680. Actually "heavier" is the wrong word. Because all new bigger, better...

A plug-in Passat is about as sensible a car as you could ask for, the perennial family and business buyer’s favourite made even more appealing with the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Passat GTE is the result, a car that’s able to drive as far as 34 miles on its battery power alone,...