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The best new car discounts

You can save £16,110 off the list price of a brand new car if you shop around. We share 10 of the be..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Jul 17 2025

Best used family cars for less than £5000

What's the best used family car if you've got a budget of £5000? We've rounded up our top 10 favouri..

Mark Pearson, Wed Aug 21 2024

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2026 – best and worst PHEVs named

Plug-in hybrid cars can reduce fuel consumption to an absolute minimum, but which models are the bes..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best self-charging hybrid cars you don't have to plug in 2026

Like the idea of a hybrid, but don't want to faff around with power cables? If so, these are the top..

Darren Moss, Tue Aug 07 2018

Best sports SUVs 2026 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

If you want performance, practicality — and an elevated driving position — the sports SUVs in our to..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best estate cars 2026 – the top choices if you need a big boot

An estate car needs to be practical, but the best models are also comfortable, well equipped and aff..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best small electric cars 2026: the cheap EVs to choose

Think going electric has to be expensive? Well, the best small EVs prove otherwise, but which models..

Darren Moss, Wed Feb 05 2025

Best hot hatches 2026 – the most fun, and the one to avoid

A great hot hatch needs to combine driving fun with everyday usability. So, which models do it best..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best first car options for new drivers 2025

A good first car combines safety and style with affordability, both in terms of price and running co..

George Hill, Fri Jan 26 2024

Best executive cars 2026 – top saloons tested and rated, plus the one to avoid

Great executive cars are comfortable, classy and well equipped, yet also cheap to run. Here we name..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best large SUVs 2026 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

The best large SUVs are practical, luxurious and good to drive, with sensible running costs. Here we..

Darren Moss, Mon Dec 25 2023

Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid

The best luxury SUVs are as practical as they are classy and as desirable as they are relaxing to dr..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 09 2025

Best family cars 2026: top choices for you and your children

What makes a great family car, and which models should you be considering? Here we count down the 10..

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked

Sales of SUVs and hybrids are booming, making hybrid SUVs some of the most desirable cars around. Bu..

Darren Moss, Wed Apr 03 2024

Best performance cars 2026: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration and engaging handling with impre..

Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best mild hybrid cars 2026 – the best and worst cars to save you money

Mild hybrid technology can help to lower your fuel bills, and unlike plug-in hybrid cars they don't..

Darren Moss, Tue Mar 25 2025

Best small SUVs 2026 and the one to avoid – tried and tested

Thinking of buying a new small SUV? Then make sure you read our rundown of the top 10 cars in this b..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best sports cars 2026 – plus the one to avoid

If you want ultimate driving thrills, you need a sports car, but the best can do more than simply go..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best luxury cars 2026 – tested, rated and the ones to avoid

A luxury car should have sumptuous materials, ride comfort worthy of a magic carpet, and a super-smo..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best coupés 2026 – the sleekest models reviewed and rated

Tempted by the idea of a stylish coupé? Then check out our comprehensive rundown of the top 10 best..

Darren Moss, Sat Aug 24 2024

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Best estate cars 2026 – the top choices if you need a big boot

Best small electric cars 2026: the cheap EVs to choose

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Best first car options for new drivers 2025

Best executive cars 2026 – top saloons tested and rated, plus the one to avoid

Best large SUVs 2026 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid

Best family cars 2026: top choices for you and your children

Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked

Best performance cars 2026: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

Best mild hybrid cars 2026 – the best and worst cars to save you money

Best small SUVs 2026 and the one to avoid – tried and tested

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