1. Funky fun for the school run

The Koleos might sound like the bad punchline from a joke about cauliflower and chaos, but it’s actually Renault’s recent entry into the burgeoning market for school-run off-roaders.

It goes head-to-head with cars such as the Ford Kuga, VW Tiguan and Peugeot 4007 – all designed for families who like the chunky superiority of Range Rover-esque road-goers but lack the financial wherewithal to either buy them or fill them up.

2. What have the Gauls ever done for us?

Swiss watches, Cuban cigars, French wines, German cars ... each country a byword for excellence in a certain product.