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The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series has returned home to Crewe after 59 years.  Sensitively restored and retaining much of its original components and running gear, it takes its place in the Bentley Heritage Collection, which celebrates the marque’s 105-years history. The standard saloon in Shell Grey, chassis number SBH1001, was …

We road test the stylish new four-door version of the pure electric Citroen e-C4… The “affordable” end of the EV market is becoming extremely competitive – and Citroen is up for the fight. Starting with the bargain basement Ami city runabout, through to the e-C4 hatchback, and up to the …

We get behind the wheel of the latest entrant in the compact luxury saloon class – the Genesis G70… Genesis, the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group (think Lexus/Toyota), only launched in the UK in the summer of 2021 and it already has an impressive stable of cars, ranging …

The impressive plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s popular 3 Series is one of the big sales successes of 2021. With officially quoted CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km, the 330e is especially appealing for company car drivers looking to make significant tax savings. It also makes sense for private motorists …

After more than a decade in production, the final example of the Bentley Mulsanne has been completed. More than 7,300 Mulsanne luxury saloons – all handcrafted at Bentley’s home in Crewe, Cheshire – have left the production line. The Mulsanne’s lineage can be traced back through Bentley’s history, from the …

The big Mazda6 tops the Japanese brand’s range and has always been handsome, engaging to drive, well-equipped and classy – if a slightly alternative choice. Originally launched in 2013, and available as an athletic saloon or cavernous tourer estate, it competes with the likes of the Skoda Superb, Ford Mondeo …

Eyebrows were raised when Hyundai announced it was launching the Hyundai Genesis in the UK. Not just because the car is more of a statement than a serious contender in the executive sector, but the price tag – a cool £48,005. Already on sale in America, the Genesis is being …

It’s a busy year for Mazda, what with the launch of the new MX-5, Mazda2 supermini and CX-3 crossover. However, the rest of the range isn’t being ignored, and first up is the big Mazda6 which has received a mid-life makeover. Already a very good family car/executive express – now it’s …

French carmarker Peugeot has unveiled its eye-catching Exalt concept. Peugeot’s “vision of the saloon”, which will debut at the Beijing motor show, follows on from the Onyx concept of 2012. The radical Exalt uses the same “shark skin” approach as the Onyx with bare metal, leather and fabrics to mimic …