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Citroën’s final hydropneumatic luxury saloon failed to set a German-dominated market alight, but it makes for a compelling classic today

With the arrival of the C9-generation Audi A6, the world’s pre-eminent trio of premium executive saloons is again complete, living on for at least a while longer. The new A6 joins the recently launche

Richard Dredge FEW cars are deserving of the adjective ‘iconic’ and it’s a very much over-used term, but the original Mercedes G-Class (originally branded the G-Wagen in 1979) is worthy of that accola

List price £96,160 Best price £81,999 MPG 29.1 CO2 219g/km For Super-quiet and cosseting; hugely practical, with loads of room for seven adults; high-quality materials Against There are cheaper altern

List price £45,285 Best price £45,285 MPG 44.8 CO2 144g/km For Great to drive; comfortable ride on adaptive suspension; high-quality interior; decent space in rear seats Against Looks won’t be for eve

BMW’s reincarnation of the storied Mini hatchback is the ideal choice for any savvy shopper on the hunt for a fun, warmed-up supermini. Fine handling, precise steering and a torquey 1.6-litre engine c