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Man & Machine Not so risky business Bremont co-founder Giles English loves his super-reliable daily-driven Porsche 928 S2. Words and photography Paul Hardiman.

The poor relation? With prices of the E83 X3 – BMW’s unloved four-wheel-drive soft-roader – at an all-time low, Chris Graham discovers whether it’s now worth a punt.

Given that I’m writing this during the run-up to Christmas, I suppose I should be full of peace and goodwill to all mankind, but I’m afraid I’m not. This is, in part, thanks to using our wonderful public transport system several times this week and, if anyone who’s reading this has the misfortune to commute into central London on a daily basis, I can only say that you have my deepest sympathy. I’d also wager you have the patience of a saint.

Bob Harper investigates the history of one of BMW’s first concept cars of the modern age – the mid-engined Turbo – that featured many systems that we all now take for granted in our BMWs. Photography: BMW Group Archive.

Jaguar XJ220 examined we compare original concept with road car. We study the original 1988 concept against a pre-production road car, spotting all the detail changes between the two XJ220. Words: Ian Seabrook. Pics: Matt Richardson.

“The familiar 911 traits of adjustability thanks to its rear-mounted engine are clear” 992 first drive We get in the newest generation of 911 and pit the S and 4S against one another on track Drive-My is one of the first to get behind the wheel of the new 992 with a Carrera S vs 4S track test Written by Kyle Fortune. Photography by Richard Pardon.