On the road: Seat Leon Cupra – car review

‘It has a huge amount riding on the affections of people who would prefer to be on a motorbike, or MDMA’

On the road: VW Polo GTi – car review

‘It is a droll little drive, more like a delinquent companion than a car’

Some experiences are best forgotten, but driving Seat’s rugged new 4x4 estate is not one of them

Mazda’s lovable MX-5 is the world’s bestselling sports car. And for one injured soldier it has been a lifeline… says Martin Love

‘It didn’t set my world on fire. It probably thinks setting things on fire is irresponsible’

The Quadro is a scooter with four tilting wheels. You can say goodbye to falling off on sharp corners

‘If you had a single mattress to take to the dump, you’d be made up’

Beneath its unremarkable exterior, VW’s Passat is bursting with gadgets. So why does everyone think it’s dull? Asks Martin Love

‘The steering is so responsive, it made me want to zigzag down the road for a laugh’

‘This bike seems like my perfect match – but is it too good to be true?’

The electric Tesla S is a pure spark of inspiration. But how did it get so far ahead of the competition? By Martin Love

‘It’s insufferable. It beeps with no obvious explanation and the manual is impenetrable’

Half the size, twice as smart… Here’s the pick of today’s hottest superminis

‘The emissions are roughly what you’d emit smoking a cigar. A cigar made of coal’

The Mercedes-Benz C300 is compact and frugal, yet also smart and luxurious – perfect for the undercover boss