Executive cars

Teaser image of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe confirms design divergence from the 3 Series saloon

The BMW 5 Series has been updated with styling and efficiency tweaks, while a new 545e performance plug-in model joins the line-up

The Mercedes E-Class Coupe gets a new look, new tech and 48-volt mild hybrid assistance

Next-generation of the Merc’s flagship saloon coming later this year with a significant redesign

New Octavia goes on sale in Britain in June with a selection of new powertrains and big advances in safety technology

A tweaked version of the BMW M5 super saloon will go on sale later this year, sporting a range of cosmetic enhancements

The Chinese-built, all-electric saloon rivals the Tesla Model 3, with a maximum claimed range of 376 miles

Jaguar will revise all versions of the XF as part of the executive saloon’s upcoming facelift. Spy shots hint at what’s to come...

Alpina has unveiled a diesel-powered version of its BMW 3 Series, with 350bhp and 730Nm of torque

The flagship Volvo S90 saloon is now only available with the company’s range-topping, 385bhp T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain

Plug-in hybrids will be more popular under new tax rules, so we test the new Mercedes E 300 e against the BMW 530e to see which is on target

Facelifted Mercedes E-Class takes fight to BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 with new look, upgraded infotainment tech and revised powertrain line-up

The Mercedes E-Class blends sumptuous comfort, refinement and tech in a stylish executive package