E1 - Episode 1

Aired: February 22, 2001

Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.

E2 - Episode 2

Aired: March 01, 2001

Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.

E3 - Episode 3

Aired: March 08, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.

E4 - Episode 4

Aired: March 15, 2001

E5 - Episode 5

Aired: March 22, 2001

Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.

E6 - Episode 6

Aired: March 29, 2001

E7 - Episode 7

Aired: April 05, 2001

E8 - Episode 8

Aired: April 12, 2001

Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.

E9 - Episode 9

Aired: April 19, 2001

E10 - Episode 10

Aired: April 26, 2001

This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.

E11 - Episode 11

Aired: May 03, 2001

The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.

E12 - Episode 12

Aired: May 10, 2001

A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?

E13 - Episode 13

Aired: May 17, 2001

E14 - Episode 14

Aired: May 31, 2001

E15 - Episode 15

Aired: June 07, 2001

E16 - Episode 16

Aired: June 14, 2001

E17 - Episode 17

Aired: June 21, 2001

E18 - Episode 18

Aired: June 28, 2001

E19 - Episode 19

Aired: July 05, 2001

E20 - Episode 20

Aired: July 12, 2001

Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

E21 - Episode 21

Aired: July 19, 2001

Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.

E22 - Episode 22

Aired: July 26, 2001

Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.

E23 - Episode 23

Aired: August 02, 2001

E24 - Episode 24

Aired: August 09, 2001

Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?

E25 - Episode 25

Aired: August 16, 2001

E26 - Episode 26

Aired: August 23, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.

E27 - Episode 27

Aired: August 30, 2001

Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.

E28 - Episode 28

Aired: September 06, 2001

Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.

E29 - Episode 29

Aired: September 27, 2001

Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.

E30 - Episode 30

Aired: October 04, 2001

E31 - Episode 31

Aired: October 11, 2001

E32 - Episode 32

Aired: October 25, 2001

E33 - Episode 33

Aired: November 08, 2001

Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.

E34 - Episode 34

Aired: November 15, 2001

Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.

E35 - Episode 35

Aired: December 10, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.

E36 - Episode 36

Aired: December 17, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.