The previous-generation Skoda Octavia Estate was very popular with both new- and used-car buyers, thanks to its generous interior space and robust quality. With this fourth-generation Octavia , Skoda has moved the car further upmarket – without forgetting what made its predecessor so successful....

We still like the BMW 3 Series, though. In fact, we reckon the recently updated model is one of the best all-rounders you can buy. For a start, there's an engine to suit almost every buyer. You could, until recently, get the 3 Series with a slightly underwhelming 2.0-litre petrol or diesel engine...

The Q7 is the best all-rounder in the class, and for that matter, the best SUV in the class. Yep, it’s that good. First and foremost, it’s a brilliant family car . It’s among the roomiest cars of its type, with generous space surrounding each of its seven seats , and with so many different options...

The Mercedes C-Class got a totally new layout in this 2014 generation, with a minimalist design dominated by a large one-piece centre console. Not only is it very stylish, but it feels every inch the premium car it should be. Mercedes likened the cabin as ‘akin to the uplifting feeling of being upgraded...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class used to be one of the go-to small premium models, sharing that aspirational limelight with its closest rivals, the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 . That appeal has lasted for decades, but times are changing.  Compact saloons (even the most desirable ones) are losing out in the...