A petrol auto Merc R-Class will get you into London’s ULEZ
Ultra-low-emission zones are changing how we choose cars, so let's take stock of what's on offer
Early cars made 237bhp; the last GTS got 345bhp
The once unloved Porsche 928 has now found favour as a relatively modern classic, and prices are on the rise
A smaller engine than most modern motorbikes, but just as fun in the corners
Budget sports car hunters should snag a clean Smart Roadster before prices go on the turn
A 15-year-old low-mileage Beetle in top nick is £2000-£3000
With future classics like the Volkswagen Beetle, the smart money goes on the low-milers
Flying Spur is four-wheel drive, with a bias to the rear axle
A Bentley Continental Flying Spur for less than £20k? If that spurs you on, pay close attention because a good one will be glorious, a ropey one ruinous
Proper old-school thrills guaranteed with a TVR Chimaera
It could be a while before we finally see a new TVR, so fill the gap with a bargain Chimaera
A 12-year-old Jetta 1.9 TDI, with a mere 244k miles, is £700
Ignore the flak: a used diesel saloon is a shrewd second-hand buy if you spend a lot of time on the motorway
A45 beats rival Audis and VWs according to experts
Mercedes-Benz’s hot hatch still isn’t cheap, but depreciation has done its work
The Mazda 3 MPS might take a bit of explaining, but its impressive performance should make up for any confusion
With more power and exclusivity than a Volkswagen Golf R32 of similar vintage, the Mazda 3 MPS is the used hot hatch of the day
Toyota Prius is a good city car but avoid ex-Ubers
When in Rome... you need a car that's cheap to run, efficient and easy to park. We consider the options
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