Long term tests

After the Alpina B10 won our £10K V8 saloons test we’ve gone out and bought one...

Richard Porter, keeper of the VXR8, has his driving assessed alongside another Vauxhall driver, a certain Mr Giovanardi…

Good and bad experiences this month with our Volvo C30

Our Navara's been boringly reliable, which is good...

Our Impreza takes to the track at the Bedford Autodrome

Temporary frustrations kick in as we find our way around the counter-intuitive alarm and central locking

A clonking noise from the underside was a worry, and the fuel consumption continues to be hurtful

A couple of trackdays had taken their toll on the M3's tyres

It was raw and unforgiving at times but the Caterham left us with more positive memories

A freak incident with the battery cable cuts the Zonda dead in his tracks...

The GranTurismo was nigh-on perfect, but a cold calculation based on the car's depreciation had to be made...

Our Smart engine's loosening up nicely. Same can't be said of the gearbox

Our new long term Impreza has already won the heart of Peter Tomalin

Henry has persuaded Harry Metcalfe that they should swap cars for the day...

Comfortable, well equipped and economical. Our Megane has been popular during its short stay

The endearing V8 burble of the Monaro engine is countered by its thirsty fuel economy

Harry's swapped cars with Henry, so it's his turn to drive the Caterham

A scolding warning chime was the centre of attention on our Evo this month

Volvo's plan to appeal to a younger audience seems to be working with its C30

A change of custodian and the Navara goes off road with Henry Catchpole

A green spanner on the dashboard suggested that the Maserati needed workshop care

Henry's addicted to the Caterham and the Caterham's addicted to roundabouts

Four new tyres were needed for the Maser as the odometer clicked past 9,000 miles....

Not as hardcore as we've come to expect, but a cracking car nonetheless

An Evo X joins the evo fleet, and immediately bonds with keeper John Simister

A change of ownership for the M3 meant a new honeymoon period

A change of custodian for the C30 meant it had to re-earn its badge

The VXR8's as subtle as a punch in the face. We love it...

Fast, despite early reports, great build, but the brakes lack feel

Cute and fun to drive, but it comes at a price

Distinctive looks and economical but we'd trade the handling a smidgen for a smoother ride

Good for a trundle and competent when the bar's raised. A true miniature hero

Loud, brash, absurd. Nissan's 350 SR will be sorely missed...

Spacious, reliable and quick. We'll miss our Vectra VXR long-termer

If you can live with the occasional wet seat, the Caterham's a great drive

A quick pitstop for the VXR as we get a foglight fixed