Mercedes C-Class AMG C63 Estate

Mercedes extends its line of super sports estates with the new C63 by AMG. Can it out muscle the BMW and Audi alternatives? It's the driving experience that counts most in a car like this, and in just about every dimension you can think of, the C63 estate doesn't disappoint. It's a sensational car to drive that just so happens to boast a huge dose of practicality into the bargain. If ever a car could be worth sixty thousand pounds, this...

Nissan Navara

  Pick-up trucks are growing in popularity in the UK – cars like the Nissan Navara provide an appealing alternative to a van if you need space to store work equipment, carry heavy loads but seat passengers in relative comfort.  The Navara is Nissan’s double cab pick-up version of its Pathfinder seven-seater, and carries over many of that car’s plus points. However, as pick-ups have entered onto the radar of commercial vehicle buyers...

BMW X1

The BMW X1 is a small crossover that rivals the Audi Q3 and offers more practicality than a 1 Series.   The BMW X1 was the brand’s third addition to its X car range when it went on sale in 2009, slotting beneath the bigger X3 and X5. While in theory it represents a more practical, more rugged version of the BMW 1 Series, it is in fact built on the same platform as the previous-generation 3 Series Touring. Designed the rival cars like...

Jaguar XE Portfolio diesel 2015

The amount of investment, man power and resources Jaguar has poured into the development of the XE meant it owed a lot for the British brand. The minor issues that niggled the pre-production models have been thoroughly resolved, it’s effortless on the move, forever composed and sharp to drive. Throw in a beautifully crafted cabin, best in class efficiency and there’s little reason why the XE isn’t the compact exec to have. BMW 3 Series,...

Peugeot 308 GT

Top of the range Peugeot 308 GT is comfortable and well equipped, but it's no GTi. If pure driving thrills are top of your wishlist, you’ll need to look elsewhere. There’s still lots to like about the 308 GT, though – namely its high quality interior, low running costs and long kit list. It is good to drive too, and if this is a hint of what the upcoming GTi will be capable of, it certainly bodes well. If you’re in the market for a fast...