The Honda Civic has never quite matched the VW Golf and Ford Focus, so can the new 2012 model – which retains its torsion beam rear axle and space-age looks – finally put the Civic at the top of its class?

The new Land Rover Defender DC100 Sport concept is based on the current Range Rover Sport. It features the same V8 engine, permanent 4×4 drive and an automatic transmission. Watch here as Steve Cropley drives the new DC100 and talks us through Land Rover’s plans.

The new BMW 3-Series improves on its predecessor in every quantifiable way, but can it deliver the driver reward that BMW is famous for? Steve Sutcliffe drives the 2012 BMW 328i to find out. Read the full road test at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/BMW-3-Series-320d-Sport/261476/

See the new 2012 BMW 3-series in action. Come back on the 18th November to watch the full autocar.co.uk video review.

The Vauxhall Astra GTC is more than just a three-door Astra. Major revisions to the chassis and UK-specific setup should make it a much more entertaining proposition. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Vauxhall-Astra-1.6T-16v-GTC-SRi-180-/260175/

The BMW 6-series cabriolet was lavish if a little uninvolving. Is the mighty new 313bhp BMW 640d coupe a more rewarding driver’s car? Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/BMW-6-Series-640d-M-Sport/259491/

The Audi A6 Avant has always failed to match the obvious competition, but with newfound levels of comfort and finesse on offer in the saloon this new estate model could change that. Andrew Frankel tests the A6 3.0 TDI to find out.

Ginetta’s new mid-mounted, V6-powered G60 could be described as the spiritual successor to the Lotus Esprit. It’s loud, brash and puts an instant smile on your face, as Steve Sutcliffe finds out. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Ginetta-G60-Coupe/259579/

Find out how Michelin winter tyres perform next to all-weather tyres in a Ford Focus in standard wet conditions. Do winter tyres compromise performance if used in temperatures above seven degrees?