The attractive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is arguably even more desirable than rivals including the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Jaguar XE. As well as sleek looks that echo the S-Class, the S-Class is based on a new platform with more interior space than the old model, especially for rear seat passengers....

With its huge road presence and aggressive styling, the latest BMW X5 is no shrinking violet. In fact this third generation model makes even its predecessor seem like a bit of a wallflower. That big grille along with those angular headlights give it a purposeful look and there's no hiding the fact this...

This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the most sophisticated car the German brand has ever made. More a shrunken S-Class than an inflated C-Class, the four-door executive saloon has had the very best from the Mercedes-Benz technology and safety catalogue thrown at it. The result is a new class leader, a car...

For years Porsche's model range was limited to the iconic 911. A great car but it meant the German firm could never expand beyond the realms of expensive two-seater performance machines. The more affordable Boxster changed that followed by the Cayman and in recent years the large Cayenne - now Porsche's...

The BMW i8 marks a revolution. Not just for hybrid cars but for sports cars in general. The technology may be incredibly advanced but the principle is really very simple. A small 1.5-litre engine, borrowed from the MINI, powers the rear wheels while an electric motor drives the front wheels. In between...

The sixth generation BMW 3 Series saloon was "more polished, honed and able". Considering the competition the BMW was up against, the fact it also regularly comes out on top is a huge credit to the Bavarian. BMW kept the same basic formula for the 3-Series as always, with an engine at the front driving...