Generational talent

THE Mk4 X3 is one of six BMWs in the latest Driver Power survey, which means that almost one in eight of the entries is from the brand. The X3 is also the lowest-scoring BMW with its 39th place; next

BMW has taken its M3 Touring one step further with a lightweight CS version. But is it worth it?

W e all love a bargain, but what exactly is a bargain? According to the dictionary, it’s something that costs less than its true value. It’s difficult to imagine the motor trade offering anything for

Does revived estate hit sweet spot between classic and modern appeal? MODEL TESTED VOLVO V60 B4 ULTRA Price £49,790 Power 194bhp at 4750-5250rpm Torque 221lb ft at 1500-4500rpm 0-60mph 7.5sec 30-70mph

£78,700 OTR/£93,362 as tested/£870 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: Does this most modern saloon have a place in modern Britain? DRIVER: SAM PHILIP A WINTER ALPINE JAUNT GIVES the big PHEV 5er a chance to demonstra

MILEAGE 90,040 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT To see whether a modernised 2005 car can be better than a new one Gulp, deep breath: have I ruined it? To recap, I’ve been driving a 90,000-mile, 21-year-old BMW 33