There’s a risk though that slotting in a humble four-cylinder diesel engine, such as you’ll find in the 520d ... in M Sport trim. Power comes from a 2-litre version of BMW’s modular family ...

BMW’s diesel-powered 3-series has long been the acceptable face of oil-burning for enthusiasts. This new F30-generation 330d M Sport is no exception. First impressions are wholly encouraging.

Find a setting that suits you when you’re in a hurry and you can programme it to one of the M shortcut buttons on the steering ... price it commands means there’s a lot of happy 520d drivers out there ...

The BMW 5 Series is a better all-rounder than its direct rivals, combining a classy and user-friendly interior with impressive refinement and handling. Just bear in mind that some items of ...

It's not as difficult as all that sounds - you just need to know that this model, the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo ... and to my eye it lives up to BMW's hope of it looking "smooth but muscular".