Effectively replacing the Renault Zoe , the born-again Renault 5 E-Tech isn’t the first electric car to use retro-inspired styling to shape a model designed for today’s motoring world. Referencing its classic camper vans is the  Volkswagen ID.Buzz , while the Fiat 500 Electric is a second reimagining...

Remember how the original Porsche Panamera was mocked for being ugly? For a while, its ungainly bodywork sat awkwardly in the Porsche range, until the far more attractive second-generation model arrived, eventually bringing with it a handsome and practical Panamera Sport Turismo estate version....

When the first-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC first arrived on the scene the brand's SUV range wasn't terribly hard to work out. You had the smaller GLA crossover, plus the GLE and GLS sitting above it offering more space and luxury. Things are a bit more confusing in 2023, with the second-gen...

If you're looking for a logical reason to buy the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, you're not going to find one here. It's more expensive and less practical than a 3 Series, but – just like competitors – it's a niche offering with a serious amount of showroom appeal. In fairness, it's hardly impractical....

In fact, as our Range Rover review will show, it has more rivals than simply other luxury SUVs. Such is its combination of space, refinement and ability, it presents itself as a compelling alternative to premium saloons such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or another German offering, the BMW 7 Series...

It seems, though, that the apprentice went a bit rogue and the result is  that  front grille which has triggered countless internet forum threads and no doubt lost BMW a sale or two over the previous generation model . But you certainly can't accuse the BMW 4 Series of being shy and retiring - and...