A new Mazda 6 is an excellent buy if you're looking for an executive saloon that's enjoyable to drive, but could a seriously desirable four-door coupé like the used Volkswagen Arteon be a more tempting buy for the same money?

A new Mazda 6 is an excellent buy if you're looking for an executive saloon that's enjoyable to drive, but could a seriously desirable four-door coupé like the used Volkswagen Arteon be a more tempting buy for the same money?

We've always admired the compact executive Jaguar XE, but how does it stack up as a used buy? We've got four months to find out if this is the cat that got the cream or a potential sourpuss.

Promoted | Meet the game-changing fastback that blends a stylish coupé profile, and hatchback-style boot with a premium technology-packed interior

With a lower-powered version of the 2.0-litre diesel engine used in the 320d, the BMW 318d promises low running costs combined with decent pace

Should you buy a new executive car with a mainstream badge or, for the same price, a used one with a premium badge? We find out

You’re in the market for a top-notch Audi saloon, but do you go new with the handsome A3 or used with the more spacious A4?

Buying used brings a premium badge within reach – but is it worth it? Our two-year-old C-Class will help us find out

If you want an executive or luxury car but can't afford new, there are plenty of used models around. Find out which are the most and least reliable examples aged 4-10 years

If you want an executive or luxury car but can't afford new, there are plenty of used models around. Find out which are the most and least reliable examples aged 4-10 years

Can you buy a decent used car for less than £500? We’re finding out by running a Peugeot 406, our Car of the Year in 1996

The new Volkswagen Arteon is a seriously desirable four-door coupé – but is a nearly new Mercedes-Benz CLS for the same price even more tempting?

BMW has reinvented its 3 Series with new underpinnings, fresh styling and a revised interior in a bid to reclaim leadership of the executive car class against the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW has reinvented its 3 Series with new underpinnings, fresh styling and a revised interior in a bid to reclaim leadership of the executive car class against the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW has reinvented its 3 Series with new underpinnings, fresh styling and a revised interior in a bid to reclaim leadership of the executive car class against the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW has reinvented its 3 Series with new underpinnings, fresh styling and a revised interior in a bid to reclaim leadership of the executive car class against the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW has reinvented its 3 Series with new underpinnings, fresh styling and a revised interior in a bid to reclaim leadership of the executive car class against the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the What Car? Awards, we look back at our inaugural winner, the Renault 20 TS

Buying used puts a premium badge within reach – but is it worth it? Our two-year-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class will help us find out

You're after an executive car but you have a difficult choice – do you buy a new one that’s extremely practical or a used one with a premium badge?