As we wait for the new Land Rover Discovery to arrive, we find out which of its rivals is currently strongest.

Growth rises sharply in world’s largest economy; carmakers announce Europe-wide network of electric charging stations; Saudi-Iran rivalries could scuttle tentative OPEC deal 

After 13 Le Mans victories and nine sportscar world championships, Audi have called time on their WEC programme and will now fully commit to the growing manufacturer presence in Formula E

Swedish furniture giant unveils ambitious China and India growth plans; Sportswear chain posts 'astonishing' growth; Supermarket aims to stem four years of losses amid brutal price war

Former Deutsche Bank boss given four-and-a-half years for insider trading; TalkTalk profits halve on cyber-attack costs; No charges over RBS near collapse

The new R8 V10 remains a mighty beast, a practical supercar with one of the really great powerplants

It’s good, but only in a what-did-you-expect-it’s-based-on-the-SQ5 sort of a way

Those will to pay almost £50,000 will get a lot for their money, even if this isn’t the last word in performance or SUV ability

When it launched, the RX 450h was revolutionary in combining a small petrol unit with electric motors

Inside it’s the usual luscious cabin and the word ‘economy’ is certainly not on your lips

The car's latest iteration can get to 62mph just one tenth of a second slower than a BMW M3

Four cars with claimed top speeds of more than 150mph and economy of more than 50mpg try to hit the magic numbers

The problem for the 2008, as it is for most Peugeots, is that it has nothing to give it an edge, says Sean O'Grady

From Nelson's Column to the gear stick, the skyscraper to the trophy, the phallus is everywhere, especially in the automotive world. Not in the new Audi A4, though.

Excellent refinement and high-speed composure mean this is the consummate executive mile-muncher

Its virtues more than justify its steep price tag