The Kia Sportage is the family SUV for people who don’t fancy a Nissan Qashqai . That might be a bit unfair, but the Sportage has been playing second fiddle to the Qashqai for many years. So why should you choose the Kia over the all-conquering Nissan? Let’s get the obvious point out of the way...

The anonymous Toyota Avensis has now been dressed in a sharp new suit, as Toyota aims to give it a more noticeable presence on the road. But the changes are more than skin deep. An updated cabin with plusher materials and new BMW-sourced diesel engines add some much-needed appeal, making the Avensis...

Affordable to run, well made and practical, the Hyundai i30 Tourer is a sensible alternative to the default choices of Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus when it comes to a smaller estate . Running costs are low and owning one should be a painless experience as a used car . The maximum load capacity...

It might sound like something overtly sporty, but the Cee’d   Sportswagon - to give it its full name -   is   actually Kia’s stylish family estate. Like the hatchback, the Cee’d SW is excellent value, with an affordable price and generous equipment levels. It also has a huge boot.  The Cee'd SW...

The Kia Stonic: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. This is yet another fish swimming in an increasingly crowded pond of small SUVs. The name, in case you were wondering, is a portmanteau of ‘speed’ and ‘tonic’. Make of that what you will. What’s more important is the fact that Kia Stonic is a rival...