Steve Nelson

By Steve Nelson

THERE can be no denying that the initial attraction of MG's ZS family SUV is the price.

IT started with a pub. Or at least it was at The Grenadier in Belgravia, London, where petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Radcliffe told friends over a pint that he was going to build a "proper 4x4".

WITH lashings of style, a very impressive interior and performance to match its looks, the Peugeot 208 is in great shape to challenge the established market leaders.

DETERMINED not to rest on its plentiful laurels, Mazda has updated its spacious CX-5 in several key areas as the battle for market share in the keenly contested SUV sector continues apace.

THE BMW ‘ti’ model designation had been relegated to the history books for more than 20 years.

SKODA describes the Octavia iV as its blueprint for the future. It really is that important to the brand.

THE Mini's reputation as a fun car has never been in doubt, but which Mini provides the most fun?

BEAUTIFUL? Yes. Thrilling? That too. And it's what the marketing people like to call reassuringly expensive.

LOWER, wider and with a longer rear overhang, the latest Kia Ceed looks set to continue its successful journey in fine fettle.