Autos Reviews

BMW Z4 - It may be fast and have a superb engine, but the BMW Z4 M Coupe isn’t a winner. It lacks composure, has a harsh ride and numb steering, though it is charismatic and individual. (more…)

Audi A3 - The A3 has much to recommend it, but is hampered by dull road manners.
Driving : Audi admits that most A3s are sold with either a 1.9-litre or 2.0-litre TDI diesel. Sadly, these engines - particularly the former - are rough and ready. The 1.9-litre can be hesitant when pulling away and becomes coarse when extended beyond 3,500rpm. Granted, it’s not far behind Audi’s more modern 2.0-litre TDI powerplant, and it is tolerable as long as you don’t expect too much of it. But keen drivers should definitely go for the 2.0-litre - or one of the firm’s T-FSI turbo petrols. (more…)

Proton Gen2 1.6 GLS - Pure Gen-ius? We brought you an exclusive drive of the Proton Gen2 in Issue 820, and now we’ve tried the first UK-spec car, in readiness for its launch this month. We brought you an exclusive drive of the Proton Gen2 in Issue 820, and now we’ve tried the first UK-spec car, in readiness for its launch this month. (more…)

Kia Excee’d - This new Excee’d is a stunning convertible version of the impressive Cee’d family hatchback, which shows that the ambitious Korean car maker has both feet planted firmly on the threshold of international success. (more…)

Ford Fiesta - A best-selling supermini that is a top drive and roomy too, but could be quieter and better-equipped. (more…)

Kia cee’d CRDi - Back in issue 936, Auto Express gained an exclusive preview of the cee’d five-door, together with the load-lugging estate and Pro_cee’d three-door concept. We were impressed by the space and quality on offer from the newcomer, but can the Kia compete where it matters - on the road? (more…)

Proton Jumbuck GLS - When a car is engineered by Lotus, you would usually expect the result to be a brilliant handling, powerful and thrilling machine to drive. When a car is engineered by Lotus, you would usually expect the result to be a brilliant handling, powerful and thrilling machine to drive. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that the vehicle you see in these pictures was not only fine-tuned by the UK company, but started off as a clean sheet of paper in its drawing office. (more…)

Audi A4 - Audi’s 3-Series rival isn’t quite as good to drive, but has an uber-quality interior, fanciable image and some excellent engines - all for lower prices (more…)

BMW Z4 - It may be fast and have a superb engine, but the BMW Z4 M Coupe isn’t a winner. It lacks composure, has a harsh ride and numb steering, though it is charismatic and individual. (more…)

Saving with gas - Buyers of budget cars are traditionally cost conscious, so a Proton that runs on LPG has to be a winner, doesn’t it? With space to rival a Ford Mondeo and lots of standard kit, the range-topping Impian is already competitive. (more…)