The Audi TTS might lack the rorty five-pot of the TT RS, but a blend of performance, style and build quality wins many fans
The Audi S7 has pace, refinement and quality, but lacks ultimate feedback
In its own way, the Alpina D5 feels every bit as monstrous as what’s on offer in the latest BMW M5
The Swift Sport is cheap, pretty and chuckable. Only the quality of the Ford Fiesta keeps it from best in class
The Seat Altea may be getting on a bit now, unveiled in 2003 and able to trace its roots right back to the Salsa concept car from the 2000 Geneva show, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less relevant
The Fiat Bravo is a stylish Focus rival. It's good value, but has an odd driving position
Quite simply the best two-seat pick-up that £50,000 will buy you. The Maloo is a blunt instrument that, if nothing else, will put a smile on your face
Full of character and still able to impress, particularly as a V8
The Q7 is accomplished, but doesn’t feel as at home on UK roads as more refined rivals like the Range Rover Sport and BMW X5
The Aston Martin Virage is a very good car, but it could have been a great one
Plus Six successor (pictured) retains classic styling cues...
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
