Nope, Audi has not yet done a Lexus to give us an electric-petrol hybrid but the A5 Sportback can certainly be considered a hybrid, but in another context obviously. We bring you the first ever local road test of the new super model from Ingolstadt.

The S4 is possibly one of the most desirable sporty executive saloons out there. We find out why.

Crossover SUVs are hugely popular these days but the Subaru Tribeca is one of the few that has the potential to double up as an MPV.

"Nothing succeeds like success" goes the saying, and it couldn't be more true than for the Kia Cerato Forte range. From stylish sedan that everybody wants, a stunning coupe with a ‘krazy' name, Kia is on a roll, and the Forte is their golden goose that just can't stop laying golden eggs. But is it a fluke and a flash-in-the-pan, or is Kia a serious big time contender? A drive in the Forte Koup 2.0 shows just how serious Kia is.

The base model Jetta gets mildly updated with a new seven-speed DSG gearbox.

Forget about the latest hatchback STI for there's only the rally bred Spec C if you're looking at the ultimate driving weapon.

We've previously sampled the turbocharged 7 Series models and found out how good they are. Will the entry level normally aspirated 730Li be as good?

Audi rips the roof off the A5 to give us a very elegant and pretty topless model

The Kia Sorento loses its all-wheel drive drivetrain and a couple of cylinders but it's all for the better.

Audi shoehorns the Gallardo’s V10 and instills some soul into the R8.

Volkswagen puts big car refinement and ride comfort in a compact hatchback with the new, affordable Polo.

911 purists might loathe the idea but the four-door Panamera is here to stay.

With superb MPVs like the Stream and Odyssey, car buyers seem to have forgotten that Honda also offers the Freed in its official line-up. Well, ignore the Freed at your own peril for it is a pretty darn good compact people carrier as we are about to find out.

The ground rumbles each time you fire up the RS 6’s monstrous 580bhp V10 – this is the epitome of absolute power.

Maserati makes a less hardcore GranTurismo S for more relaxed types.

Here are what the panel of judges for Car of the Year 2009 have to say about their own selection process and fvourite cars.

With a 350bhp V8 under the hood, the humongous Audi Q7 could well be the daddy of all luxury SUVs.

An automatic gearbox for the hardcore Impreza WRX STI doesn’t make much sense at first. Let’s see if our minds change after a drive in it.

The Toyota Wish has always had its own way in the MPV market thanks to its unprecedented popularity. We find out if the capable Mazda5 has got what it takes to challenge the second generation Wish’s supremacy.

Audi’s only hot hatch gains a couple of doors and a clutch, loses a foot pedal and costs cheaper – sounds like a tempting perspective to me.

With the new Tucson, Hyundai will certainly change people’s perception of its SUV models.

It may just be the “base” model, but the E200 shows that it is anything but. It’s got all the right ingredients and is our favourite 1.8-litre E-Class.

The new Legacy Wagon is right up your alley if load lugging is your thing.

Mercedes-Benz replaces the CLK with the new E-Class coupe. Does the new coupe have the substance to match its style?