Saloons

The 5-series remains a core car for BMW – a model upon which the marque's credibility still depends

The Bentley 6.75-litre V8 and the barges it powers span a 60-year dynasty that ended with the Mulsanne in 2020. We revisit it

The F90 BMW M5 added polish and all-wheel drive to Munich’s super saloon formula, making it quicker than even its 2026 successor

Stylish and much improved in Trofeo guise, but Maserati’s mid-sized saloon was still a way short of the best in its class

Many of the styling touches are in dubious taste, and the estimated £250k asking price for this special edition is faintly absurd, but any chance to r…

Alfa Romeo's 276bhp saloon might be long in the tooth, but it's still a compelling alternative to the German establishment

Genesis has gone all-in on electric power with its mid-sized G80 luxury saloon, and despite the lower price point, it stands as a worthy S-class alter…

The C-class is concrete evidence that long-standing engineering garners excellent results. It’s never been better

The new CLA has electric and hybrid options and all are worthy of consideration

A fine example of exquisite German engineering, set against an outdated set of principles

The Superb continues to do what it always has: punch above its weight and offer compelling value for money

We knew the Subaru Impreza Turbo was special when it was new. The years haven't dulled this Japanese icon's appeal

Alfa has announced that the Giulia Quadrifoglio will live on through 2027, which is very good news indeed – it’s one of the best supersaloons on sale …

Lexus’s first foray into proper performance cars was great for an opening gambit, but lacked that last bit of edge to topple the Germans

The E-class’s wide range of powertrains isn’t the only way it beats its rivals for versatility

The most powerful Mercedes ever created (bar one) is a practical family saloon car, and now it’s dead. Should we miss it?

The XE SV Project 8 is the wildest creation to come out of Jaguar’s 5-litre V8 era and a unicorn of a type that will not be repeated

The Porsche Panamera has adapted to a new era, with variants offering alternatives to everything from BMW’s M5 to the Mercedes S-class

Jaguar’s new era may be a completely fresh start, but that shouldn’t make you think any less of the excellent small saloon it orphaned

The 508 isn’t standout in any area, but it’s one of Peugeot’s better efforts at an executive saloon – and more stylish than most