The CR-Z has big shoes to fill: firstly, to revive memories of the enigmatic CR-X from the mid-80s, and secondly, be the sexy iconic model for Honda's eco-friendly efforts featuring the latest version of its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) powertrain. Is the CR-Z a confused oxy-moron, or does is really meet the expectations of Honda fans longing once again for a hot coupe with an H on its bonnet? Justin Lee finds out.

Audi’s celebrates the second gen A3’s eight-year life with a last hurrah and the hottest hatchback of all, the RS 3 Sportback.  

The two-seater coupe marks the fifth body style from Mini. Raymond Lai finds out if it’s a Mini too far.

Aston Martin fills the gap between the DB9 and the DBS with the new Virage. Raymond Lai checks it out.

The GTI E35 isn’t just a special edition model with cosmetic enhancements and more performance to celebrate the iconic hot hatch’s 35th birthday. Ex-GTI owner Raymond Lai checks it out.

The new Nissan Almera has quite big shoes to fill as it replaces two of Nissan’s most popular models – the Sunny and the Latio sedan. But far from being a staid and conventional family car, the Almera, like the crossover Juke and with a little technical help from the March, sets be a family sedan with a difference.

The Cruze range gains a hatch body style in the form of the Cruze5. We pit it against another saloon derived five-door model from Korea.

Audi updates the A4 to fight off the recently facelifted Merc C-Class and next year’s new BMW 3 Series. Raymond Lai previews it in Portugal.

Renault introduces a new, limited production version of the brilliant Megane RS. Raymond Lai finds out if the new variant offers anything more than the standard car under the skin.

With the recently launched second generation model, BMW finally have the chance to iron out the previous gen 1 Series’ shortcomings. We find out if it has been successful in doing so.

The Range Rover Evoque is another proof that production models can look as good as their concept versions.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is into its incarnation. Raymond Lai finds out if it is still as ground breaking as the original 2004 model.

BMW’s most iconic model wafts in with a new look that ought to widen its appeal. Raymond Lai goes wafting in it for the weekend.

The range topping A6 packs a supercharged 3-litre V6. Raymond Lai finds out if it has the substance to match the best car in its class.

Mercedes’ baby roadster model has bloomed into something that looks more masculine than ever. We check out the new gen SLK in base SLK200 form.

After teasing us with countless concepts since 2007, Volkswagen has finally launched the production version of the up! city car. Raymond Lai drives it in the Eternal City.

Chevrolet finally enters the 7-seater market with the Orlando, lending a comfortable American flavour to the MPV sector. And as with the other members of the Chevrolet family, it benefits from having a mixed heritage that draws the best ideas from General Motors’ divisions in America, Europe and Asia.

Subaru introduces its new generation, cleaner and more fuel economical boxer engine in the mildly updated entry-level Forester.

With the Panamera S Hybrid, there are now two hybrid models in the Porsche range. Is a hybrid Panamera a hybrid too far?

Volkswagen rekindles the spirit of the original Golf Cabriolet with the new relatively affordable topless Golf.

BMW introduces the estate version in Singapore for the very first time. Raymond Lai finds out if the new 5 Series Touring has the substance to match its stylish looks.

Volvo has sexed up its S60 range with the optional R-Design package. Raymond Lai checks out the S60 R-Design in range topping T6 form.

The Tiguan receives a facelift to bring its looks up to match its more contemporary stable mates. Raymond Lai checks it out.

Having a V6 powered 2.8-litre variant as the entry-level model isn’t exactly ideal for the new Audi A6 but it certainly looks good inside and out and is a smooth operator as Raymond Lai found out.