Cars

Go Anywhere 2016 Audi Q7 Typ-4M vs. BMW X5 F15, Ford Endeavour and Volvo XC90 II (second gen) - comparison giant road test.

10 Minute Guide. This month the BMW E89 Z4 sDrive30i is under the spotlight. E89 Z4 sDrive30i. The quickest (and the last) of the naturally aspirated Z4s was a short-lived model, but it can provide plenty of thrills without breaking the bank. Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Max Earey.

Buying Guide. The BMW 635CSi E24 is a superb classic and a joy to own… beware though, as there’s a fair bit to go wrong.

SpringWatch. The M3 and M4 are pretty awesome but can Litchfield’s new spring kit make them feel even better?  It’s hard to fault the latest M3 and M4 but there are still a few sensible tweaks that can make a huge difference without breaking the bank, such as Litchfield’s bespoke spring and spacer package that promises to improve handling without ruining ride quality. Words BY Paul Cowland. Photography: Chris Wallbank.

Survival Guide. Find low-cost deals Ian Cushway searches out new and used parts prices  BMW Z4 E85 / E86. The talented German roadster still looks good, and if you shop around for parts it’s a viable alternative to less posh two-seaters.

Whilst killing some time at the office I was surfing the internet and found a German track day company called pistenclub.de which holds around 200 track days a year all over Europe from Austria to Zandvoort in Holland. Browsing through the list of track days I noticed a two-day special at Spa Francorchamps and the one that interested me – the Nürburgring.

What’s in your Garage? One man’s love affair with his fully restored Isetta. The car that saved the company? No, not really, but the BMW Isetta 300 remains a bucket load of fun nonetheless as witnessed by Colin Marcham’s fine example. Words and photography: Mike Taylor.

Buying Guide. The E60 might not have quite the following of the E39 but the six-pot petrol models are a great buy. BMW E60 5 Series straight-six petrol models. The E60 5 Series was a great car and provided you buy wisely we reckon one of the six-pot petrol-engined machines is a great used buy. Words: Bob Harper and Andy Everett. Photography: David Shepherd and BMW.

Touring, MPV or soft-roader: which is the best family wagon? New X1 takes on the 220d Gran Tourer and 320d Touring. Do you really need a junior SUV or a 4x4? Wouldn’t a 3 Series Touring do the job just as well? BMW makes several models that can fill the role of family transport but should you choose a traditional estate, an MPV or a soft-roader? Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Max Earey.

We head off to Brands Hatch to sample Motorsport Vision’s M4 Masters driving experience.  We sample MSV’s M4 Masters driving experience at Brands Hatch and come away very impressed with both the car and MSV’s setup Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Gus Gregory.

Giant group test: 1983 BMW 635CSi E24, Jaguar XJS HE, Mercedes-Benz 500SEC C126 - Peak of achievement. We compare a trio of exotic coupes that are not just superb performers but show remarkable technical sophistication as well.

The Collector. A rare glimpse into a South African collection reveals André Fourie’s passion for all things Mercedes-Benz, including a 300 SL Roadster, 600 Grosser W100 and 300c Adenauer. ‘It’s fascinating being able to drive six decades of Mercedes back to back’. André Fourie switched his allegiance from Jaguar to Mercedes early on, but his 17-strong collection is there to be driven, not hidden away Words Wilhelm Lutjeharms. Photography Charles Russell. Clockwise from bottom left: SLS AMG, 190 SL, 250 SL Pagoda, R107 SL 350, R129 SL 600.