Yes, it may not look like it, but the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer can grip corners like a (slightly sleepy) hot hatch and has beautifully weighted controls that make it a fun and fulfilling car to drive quickly. You'd have never guessed that, would you? And who could blame you, because the Active...

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....

It seems, though, that the apprentice went a bit rogue and the result is  that  front grille which has triggered countless internet forum threads and no doubt lost BMW a sale or two over the previous generation model . But you certainly can't accuse the BMW 4 Series of being shy and retiring - and...

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...

Many cars get larger as they are replaced with a new generation, but Ford has resisted this with its current eighth incarnation of the Fiesta. Instead, the present bearer of this illustrious name manages to feel more grown up and provide more interior space all while occupying much the same space on...

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe saw the firm branching into new territory with a four-door version of the Coupe which rivals the popular Audi A5 Sportback, as well as the shapely Mercedes C-Class that also arrived in 2014. BMW said it was a sleeker and sportier alternative to the BMW 3 Series saloon,...