The BMW X3 is now in its third generation and we now think it's one of the best SUVs going. That's not to say it's always been the pick of the crop. The first iteration of the X3 arrived back in 2004 and received a lukewarm reception, while the second version appeared in 2010 and took things up a...

The BMW X5 is one of the original 'soft roaders', or SUVs . Along with less expensive models such as the Toyota RAV4 , it took the favoured features of proper off-roaders - such as a high driving position and rugged styling - but applied them to a more road-biased model.  It's a formula that has...

As the sector’s regular best-selling model, when things are good for the 5 Series, they are good for everyone. This is because when the Five is booming, business is booming thanks to the BMW being the desired choice of so many company car drivers. Launched in 2017 and updated in 2020, this generation...

The V90 is a clever piece of automotive design; you can tell it’s a Volvo estate car without having to think about it, but it doesn’t look overly boxy or anything other than modern and stylish. That same design theme also runs into the cabin too, which is discreetly stylish. Perhaps more importantly,...

The Skoda Octavia is the firm’s most popular car in the UK, so it’s no surprise this model stuck to the formula that made previous versions such a success. It’s practical, well equipped and offers excellent value for money – but with more technology, better fuel economy and more space for family...

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...