HomeBest new carsBest new carsDiscover the best cars for your lifestyle and budget by searching out most recommended lists of the cars that our testers’ rate the highest.LatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversCar of the Year Awards 2025: Estate Car of the YearWhile estates lack the fashionable status of SUVs, they’re more practical. But an estate also needs..Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023Car of the Year Awards 2025: Luxury Car of the YearSaloons and SUVs both compete in this class, with the best examples combining sumptuous materials wi..Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023Car of the Year Awards 2025: Coupé/Convertible of the YearThe best coupé and convertibles offer more than just eye-catching looks. We’re looking for cars that..Chris Haining, Mon Jan 15 2024Car of the Year Awards 2025: Hot Hatch of the YearHot hatches should make even the most mundane of drives feel magical. However, this ability to enter..Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023Car of the Year Awards 2025: Family Car of the YearThere are several types of family car, but here we’re looking at traditional hatchbacks: large enoug..Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023Car of the Year Awards 2025: Small Car of the YearDespite the fashion for SUVs, the traditional small car remains one of the most popular types on the..Allan Muir, Thu Jan 12 2023Best small SUVs 2025 and the one to avoid – tried and testedThinking 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 2025Best performance cars 2025: the thrillers to buy – and avoidThe best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration and engaging handling with impre..Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 23 2025Best executive cars 2025 – top saloons tested and rated, plus the one to avoidGreat executive cars are comfortable, classy and well equipped, yet also cheap to run. Here we name..George Hill, Thu Jan 23 2025Best estate cars 2025 – the top choices if you need a big bootAn estate car needs to be practical, but the best models are also comfortable, well equipped and aff..Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025Best family cars 2025: top choices for you and your childrenWhat makes a great family car, and which models should you be considering? Here we count down the 10..Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 23 2025Best luxury cars 2025 – tested, rated and the ones to avoidA luxury car should have sumptuous materials, ride comfort worthy of a magic carpet, and a super-smo..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 23 2025Best sports cars 2025 – plus the one to avoidIf you want ultimate driving thrills, you need a sports car, but the best can do more than simply go..Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025Car of the Year Awards 2025: Sports SUV of the YearIf you’d really like to be driving a sports car but can’t compromise on practicality, a sports SUV i..Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023Best used city cars City cars are small, agile, cheerful and – if you buy one used – tremendously good value. Here we na..Mark Pearson, Mon Jan 13 2025Best luxury SUVs 2025 – and the ones to avoidThe best luxury SUVs are as practical as they are classy and as desirable as they are relaxing to dr..Darren Moss, Thu Jan 09 2025Best used executive cars (and one to avoid)For those looking for a good executive car, here are your top 10 best options from the used market..Mark Pearson, Fri Dec 20 2024Best electric vans 2025 – charged, tried and testedThe number of electric vans available to buy is growing, but which ones offer the right blend of ran..Darren Moss, Wed Dec 18 2024Best small vans 2025 – tried and testedThey may be small on the outside, but the vans on this list still offer generous load space and a he..Darren Moss, Mon Dec 16 2024Best used hybrid carsThinking of buying a hybrid car? There are plenty of reasonably priced ones to buy used now. Here ar..Mark Pearson, Thu Dec 12 2024123...22page2of 22