BMW M5 TOURING MONTH 5

Forget your doubts; BMW’s biggest gamble in decades pays off

THINK of Smart, and you’re likely to have instant visions of a quirky two-seat city car, possibly a rear-engined roadster if you’re more familiar with the brand. But Smart isn’t about city cars any mo

WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Do you need all the bells and whistles to create a good premium commuter? Go for a walk on any given day and count the number of Range Rovers, Defenders and SUVs from Audi, BMW, M

SMART’S DESIGN TEAM DID A grand job, outside and within the astonishingly roomy, well kitted and well finished cabin. It rides really softly too, a passenger might think it’s a luxury car. The driver

The electric Mercedes CLA is hugely impressive. But now here comes the hybrid version of the shapely saloon