Darryl Kelbrick tests Mazda's MX-5. Back in 1989 the original Mazda MX-5 rewrote the rule book on two seat roadsters. It even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the all-time top seller in the segment. The third generation MX-5's familiar styling make it instantly recognisable - but that's where the similarities over the earlier cars end. Underneath the skin it's completely fresh - bigger, more spacious, safer and featuring a far higher-quality cabin.
Darryl Kelbrick tests Toyota's Yaris. Although it's not particularly likely to top the sales charts, the second generation Yaris goes straight to the top of the supermini segment in terms of desirability. It's certainly packing lots of visual character, from the charismatic contours of its bonnet to the perfectly formed rear end. And, more importantly, it's also packed with useful features.