How to future-proof your car

For the car enthusiast, Christmas is a time of giving – to oneself. And what better gift than a quality used car? To kick off, we’ve suggested five dream motors with which to indulge yourself, but so

There’s no shortage of variety with used BMWs. But the bargains? That’s a trickier path to tread – let CAR be your guide

Our pick 1.0 TCe 110 Expression List price £20,270 Best price £20,270 Engine 3cyl, 999cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd manual 0-62mph 11.2sec Top speed 114mph Fuel economy 47.9mpg CO2 132g/km WANT A LO

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£254,200 OTR/£282,000 as tested/£5,077 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: What has a hybrid makeover – and Mulliner buffing – added to the world’s best grand tourer? DRIVER: Ollie Kew IT’S 5AM, AND YOU JOIN ME AT hom

MILEAGE 2801 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Is this the best cheap EV on the market? If you have a scientific background, please look away now. Go on, turn the page; Alex has written about cheap Bentleys. For t