NEW CAR NET Roadtests Updated every minute of every day  Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/va_astra_GTC_12_RT.jpg"><br><br>The Astra GTC makes Vauxhall sexy again.  Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet E500 <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/me_eclasscabrio_10_v_RT.jpg"><br><br>Mercedes describes the E-Class Cabriolet as a 'car for all seasons'.  Mitsubishi ASX Black 1.8 DiD <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/mi_asx_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The Mitsubishi ASX Black gives the everyday family car a dark edge.  Volvo XC70 Ocean Race <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/vo_xc70or_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>From a distance, the Volvo XC70 could be mistaken for a V70 on steroids.  Hyundai i20 Blue <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/hy_i20blue_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>As a Ford Fiesta rival, the i20 certainly has its work cut out winning customers for the Hyundai brand.  Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/ni_micra_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The latest Nissan Micra shares the same dimensions as its predecessor.  Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/ni_micra_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The latest Nissan Micra shares the same dimensions as its predecessor.  Hyundai i40 Tourer <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/hy_i40_tourer_e_RT.jpg"><br><br>Hyundai believes in the conventional estate car. So much so, that it launched the stylish Tourer version of the i40 ahead of the saloon.  Volvo V50 DRIVe <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/vo_v50DRIVe_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>We all know that Volvo is famous for building big, safe estate cars.  But as the smallest Volvo estate, is there a compelling case for buying a V50?  Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LS <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/cv_spark_09_5_RT.jpg"><br><br>Small, oddly spacious and stylish, the Chevrolet Spark offers something different for young drivers.  Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TDI <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/vw_amarok_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>Volkswagen's entry into the 1-tonne pickup truck segment should give the competition cause for concern.  MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/mb_countryman_10_o_RT.jpg"><br><br>MINI enters the crossover market with its first proper family car  Ferrari 458 Italia <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/fe_458italia_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The Ferrari 458 Italia is undeniably a stunning technical achievement.  Alvis 4.3 Litre <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/al_4-3litre_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The 4.3 Litre Continuation Series proves that the Alvis Car Company is still very much alive and kicking.  Volkswagen Polo GTI <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/vw_pologti_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>Can the new 180hp Polo GTI finally give Volkswagen a real contender in the small hot hatch class?  Lotus Elise <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/lo_elise_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The Elise fuses cutting edge, lightweight construction with what Lotus does best: superlative handling.  Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 3 <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/ki_sportage_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>This new Sportage marks the moment when Kia came of age.  Maserati GranTurismo S <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/ms_granturismos_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>The GranTurismo S has a more sporting focus than the regular coupe, featuring more power and sharper dynamics.  Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi Tekna <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/ni_juke_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>While it might look like a chunky, cross-country warrior, the Juke's rough-and-tough styling is largely for show.  Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 140 DPF Elegance <img src="http://images.newcarnet.co.uk/roadtest_sml_1/sk_superbestate_11_RT.jpg"><br><br>Of the all-new Skoda Superb range, the cavernous Estate might just be the pick of the bunch.