ALREADY renowned for offering all the refinement of a much larger car, the all-new Audi A3 now has an even more compact engine that also deftly belies its size.With 57mpg potential the latest generation 1.2-litre TFSI petrol unit comes remarkably close to achieving the economy of a TDI without the attendant penalties at the fuel pumps or the diesel surcharge on the company car choice list.A3 1.2 TFSI models are also the most attainable in the range, with prices from just £17,905 OTR....

JUST like its orderbank, Dacia's Duster fanbase just keeps on climbing.This time, in less than a week, the "shockingly affordable" SUV's chalked up awards from two of the UK's best-known magazines, Top Gear and FHM.Testing its talents to the limit as part of its 'Bargain of the Year 2012' award feature, the intrepid Top Gear team took a 4x4 version to one of the most dangerous roads in the world, the Cañón del Pato (Duck Canyon), in a Peruvian stretch of the Andes.Their.....

HERALDING the dawn of a new electric era, the new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to purchase for the first time.The much anticipated fully electric version of the iconic, compact two-seater perfectly combines convenience and quality with the first class safety, comfort and performance expected from smart.The car can be conveniently plugged into a standard household socket or public charging bay and can be charged from flat to full in seven hours, just right for plugging your car...

SAVOURING 300PS thrills while also satisfying the demands of a family will be easier to accomplish in the all-new, five-door Audi S3 Sportback.With a longer wheelbase than both its predecessor and the three-door S3, the new high performance hatchback variant will give even more priority to passengers and luggage, without giving any less to compelling pace, or surprising economy. Despite its further improved multi-tasking capabilities over the S3, the capacity for 40mpg-plus remains very much...

THE XF is a much improved model in the Jaguar line-up but while the market has responded to the improvements that have been made, there's not been a lot of variety in the choice of bodystyles on offer – until the XF Sportbrake arrived.This sporty estate model features a 550-litre boot and sleek styling.The Jaguar XF had long campaigned solely as a saloon model, but in a market sector that values a certain lifestyle statement, saloons were often seen as a little staid.A 2011 facelift...