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...

We should have been celebrating, really. A few years ago, the idea of a brand-new M5 Touring would have seemed incredibly far-fetched. We haven't had one since the wonderful (but temperamental) V10-powered E61-generation M5 Touring, which is the only one ever built in right-hand drive. The older E34...

With the all-round excellence of the latest generation Honda Civic , hopes were high that the Type R version would build on that to create another gem in a long line of outstanding hot hatches from the Japanese manufacturer. Although there are fewer rivals than the Honda Civic Type R’s faced in its...

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....

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...

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....