Executive cars

If you need a fast, comfortable and stylish set of wheels, check out the best used executive cars the market has to offer

A full used buyer’s guide on the Maserati Ghibli covering the Gibhi Mk3 (2013-date)

A full used buyer’s guide on the Jaguar XF covering the XF Mk2 (2015-date)

The new Audi A6 50 TFSI e brings plug-in hybrid power to the A6 range for the first time

Plug-in version of latest Skoda Octavia will go on sale in November, with a maximum electric range of 43 miles and a starting price of £30,765

Have updates made the BMW 5 Series even better? We try out the new M550i xDrive to find out…

The new plug-in hybrid BMW 545e xDrive combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an 11.6kWh battery and electric motor

The Mercedes E-Class is the 2020 Auto Express Executive Car of the Year, with the Audi A6 and Volvo S90 commended

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

Mild-hybrid tech and fresh infotainment system introduced to the Jaguar XF saloon and Sportbrake; prices range from £32,585 to £46,610

Flagship Mercedes S-Class saloon on the UK market – and it’s more tech-laden than ever

New Lexus ES 300h Premium trim level adds thousands of pounds of extra kit for a minimal outlay over the base model, while extra safety tech is includ…

Porsche has tweaked its Panamera in a new facelift with design tweaks plus improvements to petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains

A full used buyer's guide on the DS 5 (2012-2018)

The new compact electric Jaguar is likely to sit between a saloon and an SUV in appearance and our exclusive images preview how the finished model cou…

Is it worth paying extra for the six-cylinder engine in the 400 d version of the revised Mercedes E-Class Coupe? We find out…

The facelifted BMW 5 Series gets a new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 545e option, and we’ve been for a short spin to get a feel for the new drivetrain

The Mercedes E-Class executive saloon has a mid-life update – we try the plug-in 300 e petrol version

The all-electric version of the new 5 Series is likely to be called the BMW i5 and our exclusive image previews how it could look

Newly facelifted Mercedes E-Class launched in the UK – and it’s priced from £39,130 for the base-model E 200 saloon

Electric supercharger technology means 325bhp and 420Nm torque for Maserati’s new hybrid saloon

BMW’s latest flagship performance saloon is powered by a 616bhp 4.4-litre V8 engine – and it has a 0–62mph time of 3.3 seconds

Brand’s Mercedes C-Class rival gets redesign inside and out and updated infotainment, but UK launch not happening

Model S tweaks grant 402 mile maximum range on US EPA scale

Alpina’s petrol-powered B5 and diesel-engined D5 S are available to order now – with the former offering an output of 612bhp

The new BMW 4 Series coupe has distanced itself from the 3 Series with bold styling and a huge grille

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

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

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