Car Model Histories

Across its six generations, the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback has always ploughed its own furrow, rather than following th...

The MINI GP is among the most hardcore hot hatchbacks around. Dan Prosser charts how it's evolved from the original of 2006 t...

The BMW 5 Series has been a key part of the German manufacturer’s line-up and a rival to the Mercedes E-class and Audi A6.

The Audi Q5 is a mid-size SUV that’s an alternative to cars such as the BMW X3 and Lexus NX. It’s available as a standard mod...

The Jaguar XF is a luxurious, medium-sized executive luxury saloon or estate designed to compete with the BMW 5 Series, Audi ...

The Range Rover Sport slots in beneath the full-size Range Rover to offer superb performance on road and off road. Find out h...

The Land Rover Discovery - or the ‘Disco’ as it’s affectionately known - has evolved to become one of the most capable and so...

The 208 is one of the most popular small cars on the market today, and matches smart styling on the outside with a classy int...

The Genesis GV80 is a luxury SUV that’s a rival for cars such as the Audi Q7 and BMW X5. It’s Genesis’ largest SUV and is ava...

The Lexus NX is a mid-size premium SUV that offers something a bit different to rivals such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Merced...

The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car model of all time. Known for its longevity and value, it’s a family car that shoul...

The Toyota Camry is a long-running saloon and estate model that was sold new in the UK between 1984 and 2004, and again betwe...

The Prius hybrid may not be the most exciting car ever launched by Toyota, but it is unquestionably one of its most important...

The Toyota Yaris hatchback is a small car that goes about its business innocuously, blending into its owners’ lives without f...

The first Toyota RAV4 helped set the template for many of today's modern crossovers and SUVs. Here's how it's evolved into a ...

The Mazda CX-5 is a mid-size, five-seat SUV that’s a rival for cars such as the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan. Sleek d...

The Mazda3 is a mid-size hatchback or saloon that’s enjoyable to drive and excellent value for money. It does all the sensibl...

The Octavia probably did more than any other Skoda to change the company’s image for the better in the UK. Today, it is a wor...

The 3008 is Peugeot’s family crossover SUV, following the lead of the popular Nissan Qashqai in the race to capitalise on the...

The Ford Kuga was the first foray by Ford into the crossover market. These are family-friendly medium-sized SUVs that offer a...

In five generations, the Kia Sportage has gone from being a dated, poorly-built bargain-basement 4x4 with dodgy wood trim to ...

Chances are that even if you’ve never driven a Vauxhall Corsa, you’ll know someone who has. The Corsa is one of the most popu...

Launched in 2008, the Volvo XC60 was smaller than the XC90, with ‘only’ space for five. It was cheaper, too, and it aimed to ...

The Honda Civic family hatchback was originally launched in 1972. With more than five decades under its belt, the Honda Civic...