Range-topping Alfa saloon wields its rear drive platform to captivating effect. Other facets not quite as stellar, but overall a dynamic return to form
Mercedes has ramped up the battle for honours among the mass-market royalty with the new E-Class. We find out if it can depose its key rivals from BMW and Jaguar
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with fine engines and a typically laid-back dynamic character. Not one for the interested driver, but a good advert for being disinterested.
A new 197bhp Vauxhall Astra SRi is bidding to be the best warm five-door hatch, but talented rivals from Ford, Mazda and Seat stand in its way. Matt Saunders referees
