Long term tests

This month our Mercedes has been camera and support vehicle to a spectacular track stunt at the Bedford Autodrome

As fuel prices drop, the LPG savings are harder to spot on our Alpina 10

Our Smart Fortwo Brabus wasn't without issues, but it did endear itself to the temporary owner

Lousy weather has prevented too much exploration into the Jaguar XF SV8's handling capabilities

Low-ish tech but utterly dependable and a true workhorse. We already miss our Nissan Navara

Our RS6 flashed an LED suggesting a service was due. Very reasonable, as it had 14,500 miles on the clock

Is the Subaru Impreza STI 330S worth £4,400 over the stock STI? Good question

A trip abroad revealed a weakness with LPG-converted vehicles...

A non-retracting roof caused some embarrassment and necessitated a trip back to Mercedes

Our Smart comes face to face with a yak, and survives, but struggles to be seen on motorways

Hearts were broken as the M3 was summoned back to the fold by BMW

The LP640’s recent run of bad luck has continued this month...

Our spell with the Megane's sadly over. The combination of attributes is unique, and compelling

Fresh tyres were needed for the Volvo C30. Shop around first if yours are due...

The newcomer to our Fleet, Jaguar's XF SV8, has been drawing admiring looks...

Our C30 made light work of a 280-mile trek for new staffer Stephen Dobie

Finally we get round to sorting the Navara's car park bump

A performance exhaust system improves the V8 soundtrack and offers a shade more oomph

A long haul fully laden, and pushed hard on a track test. Our RS6 has taken it all in its stride

We've converted our Alpina to run on LPG...

Our diesel Megane's an inspired combination of components. No, really...

There was no danger of the Mercedes embarrassing itself on track…

Never brake hard in reverse with the door up. They don't mention that in the manual...

BMW's M3, is the most wonderfully rewarding car to re-learn the art of driving in...

This is goodbye to AJ57 WKN, our Volvo C30 T5. It's not perfect, but credit to Volvo for having a stab at being different

Our C30 continues to effortlessly clock up the miles, although a service is now on the cards

A short holiday to the Lake District proved the capability of the SLK350, but sun was in short supply...

Our Lambo's 15,000 service included the labour-intensive task of adjusting the V12's valve clearances. Eeek!

Relaxing to drive, effortlessly powerful, but we have found a small chink in the Audi RS6's armour

If you can live with the VXR8's spiteful fuel consumption, it's a lot of fun to be in

Dynamite around the curves but juicy and expensive for some servicing areas

High-tech cosmetic treatments have resulted in a stunning finish on our Alpina

Smoke from under the 640's dash was no more than an attention-seeking fire extinguisher

There had to be a catch to all the economical motoring our diesel Renaultsport Mégane provides

Our new SLK350 arrival is wowing the crowds, and doing a good job of winning us over, too

Henry borrows the Evo X's keys and falls under the Mitsubishi's spell