The BMW 1-series was always a "Marmite car"; you either loved it or hated it. But it still hit a high note with consumers. So what about the new one?
<strong>Ray Leathern</strong> praises VW’s new Polo GTI as a victory of benevolent democracy over old-fashioned dictatorship.
<B>Ray Leathern</b> looks back on 10 years of the iconic Mini brand.
<strong>Ray Leathern</strong> believes the new Ford Fiesta deserves a little more scrutiny than is afforded most small cars.
<strong>Ray Leathern</strong> spends a month testing a pseudo-holiday hire Chevy Spark.
When you climb up into the cabin of a Range Rover Vogue you immediately feel an air of invincibility wash over you.
Chinese car-maker Geely has bought Volvo and <b>Ray Leathern</b> has been driving a C70 wondering if this is the beginning of the end for Volvo.
<strong>Ray Leathern</strong> has spent a few days finding out if the new A8 still cuts it as the movie star of the automobile industry.
Buying your first new car should be a carefully orchestrated exercise in balancing value for money with your thirst for personal independence.
The Chevy Corsa Utility 1.4-litre Sport, which I’ve been testing, has been a total revelation, writes <b>Ray Leathern</b>.
Not only does the Honda Accord Tourer feel big at speed, it feels even bigger when piloting it through car parks, writes <b>Ray Leathern</b>.
You don’t need to be Mario Andretti behind the wheel to realise the S5 cabriolet is not a particularly sporty car, writes <b>Ray Leathern</b>.
<strong>Ray Leathern</strong> reviews three cars that are unbelievably embarrassing to be seen in, but are oh-so-good to drive.
Good looking and good value it most certainly is, but <b>Ray Leathern</b> is itching to find out if the Kia Koup is a sports car.
The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4×4 is by all intents and purposes a Triton with seven seats and a fixed back end.
To celebrate the retirement of the Honda S2000 we decided to let it do what it does best: stretch its legs on a stunning piece of road.
Ray Leathern samples the latest Mercedes-Benz eco-warriors.
Ray Leathern doesn’t know what driving a baby Impreza WRX says about you, but it can’t surely be all bad?
The new Suzuki SX4 may not turn heads for saucy styling, but its affordability and engineering make it quite a car, writes Ray Leathern.
I’m very fond of the German inclination to be uber-rational and uber-literal at all times. Like when they invent new words for complex things.
