Executive cars

The Mercedes S-Class's safety technology has been revealed, while three engine choices have been confirmed

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 330 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

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

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

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

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