The new 4th Generation Nissan March sheds some weight with its new state-of-the-art engine and chassis. This leaner new March is also significant because it sets the pace for a whole new generation mid-sized Nissans, and more significantly, Renault models as well.

A luxury off-roader that can actually go off-road? That'll be the Range Rover Vogue.

Citroen addresses the C5 performance shortcomings with a new motor and gearbox. Raymond Lai finds out if the C5 finally has the go to match its other attributes.

The Toyota Crown may look conservative on the outside, but it makes for one of the most convincing and best-equipped executive saloons out there.

Budget coupe buyers were left in limbo when Hyundai discontinued the Tuscani and Honda stopped selling the Integra a couple of years back. The demise of the Tuscani and the Integra certainly left a big void in the lower end of the coupe market.

Audi says that the A1 is a compact car that thinks big. Is it good enough to take the fight to the Mini and will it be really the next big Audi. Raymond Lai spends a weekend with it to find out more.

The Kuga is the spiritual successor to the Escape in Ford's local compact SUV line-up. We give you the rundown on the European-ised Ford SUV.

Despite being overshadowed by the S-Class and 7 Series in the past, Audi has big hopes for the A8. Raymond Lai checks out the new generation limousine from Ingolstadt.

Peugeot returns back to its old stylish ways with the RCZ coupe. Raymond Lai finds out if it has the substance to match its looks.

The Golf GTD mates diesel power to GTI chassis and suspension. Raymond Lai finds out if an oil burning hot hatch is such a good idea after all.

With the new Optima K5, Kia's styling chief Peter Schreyer has proven once again that he is the man that has transformed the Korean brand from an also ran to a serious contender.

With Porsche now under the arm of the Volkswagen Group, there's bound to be civil unrest between the Stuttgart brand and VW's Audi arm when it comes to some niches. Raymond Lai plays umpire to decide which brand makes the better compact sports coupe.

The V60 is more than just a stylish estate variant of the new Volvo S60. Raymond Lai explains why.

Volkswagen takes a second stab at the luxury limo sector with an updated version of the Phaeton. Can its latest efforts surpass the earlier lukewarm one?

Honda's relatively affordable hybrid for the masses is now officially on sale. Raymond Lai lives with it for almost a week to investigate if there are any real benefits over a fuel sipping petrol car like Honda's very own Jazz.    

You can't buy a X5 Le Mans even if you have all the money in the world. But those who want a X5 with storming performance and race car handling will find that the new X5 M might just be not too far away in performance to the X5 Le Mans even though the latter's 700bhp V12 has 145 Bavarian horses more than the X5 M's V8 can muster.

The sixth generation Jetta is set to blitz the Cat A saloon market when it goes on sale here in June. Raymond Lai previews it in France.

After more than 13 years since its debut, the Saab 9-5 finally gets a successor. Raymond Lai finds out if it is too little too late for the Swedish brand.

The turbocharged Citroen DS3 shares its turbo engine with the Mini Cooper S. Raymond Lai finds out if its dynamics can match the British car's verve.

A subtle update and improvements in the right areas have made the popular Cerato Forte an even better car.

Jaguar's big saloon gets a total makeover for battle royale in the luxury limo class. Raymond Lai finds out if it has the substance to really complete with the likes of the S-Class and 7 Series.

Before Volkswagen started to ramp up its focus on the local market, the European/German option for a moderately-priced 1.6-litre family car has been the Opel Astra. With the latest version of the Astra, it is quite clear that Opel is not taking things lying down, and the new Astra shows that it can defend its turf by moving upmarket.

On paper, the range topping S60 model packs an impressive 304bhp punch. Raymond Lai finds out if the T6 has what it takes to compete in the sports saloon sector.

The Persona is an affordable saloon that offers a spacious cabin and boot as well as very decent ride and handling characteristics