Platform sharing is nothing new in the car industry - and it's something we're likely to see more of over the next few years, with car manufacturers sharing technology in order to speed up the process of launching new electric (and hybrid) vehicles. But the Suzuki Swace isn't simply based on the Toyota...

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...

Stylish outside and good value , the Hyundai Tucson is a family SUV that has lots of appeal. Much of that is down to its large interior, refined ride and affordable price. The Hyundai Tucson offers more space and equipment than its Hyundai ix35 predecessor. It has a more purposeful look, with...

The Toyota Avensis is the typical sensible saloon. It prioritises value and practicality over style and driving excitement. As a result the Avensis is spacious, well-equipped and boasts high levels of comfort and refinement. However, it does show its age, with bland interior styling and an uninspiring...

Even in this age of electrification, seven-seat hybrid vehicles are thin on the ground. We could point you in the direction of the Lexus RX L, but you probably don’t fancy spending the best part of £53,000 on a luxury SUV. For now at least, the Toyota Prius+ is the best car in a class of one. The...

The third generation Toyota Prius was not only the best Prius yet - it's was also the best hybrid car on the market in 2009 and made its main rival - the Honda Insight - look distinctly second rate. There were some key improvements over the previous model but perhaps the biggest endorsement of the...