For a company which was in dire straits just a few short months ago — and it is not out of the woods yet, by any means — Opel could well be considered to be in rather rude good health right now.

THE BMW X3 is a car that has been much criticised in recent times — partly justifiably — but I must confess I have always felt it to be a car not best served by some critics.

BMW gets it right with 530d

In recent years the BMW 5-Series has raised the bar in the executive car segment to such a level that Mercedes and Audi were in serious danger of being left wondering who nicked their laurels.

Volvo has announced details of its new, V60 sports wagon and says the car will be available in Ireland next January.