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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Convertible of the Year

A good convertible should obviously offer wind-in-the-hair thrills, but, we’re looking for a car tha..

Chris Haining, Wed Jan 14 2026

Car of the Year Awards 2026: 7-seat SUV of the Year

It used to be the case that if you wanted seven seats, you'd need a boxy MPV. But the rise of the se..

Will Nightingale, Wed Jan 14 2026

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Estate Car of the Year

While estates lack the fashionable status of SUVs, they’re more practical. But an estate also needs..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Luxury Car of the Year

Saloons and SUVs both compete in this class, with the best examples combining sumptuous materials wi..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Executive Car of the Year

A top-notch executive car must do it all – frugally and in style. Buyers want effortless long-haul c..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Family Car of the Year

There are several types of family car, but here we’re looking at traditional hatchbacks: large enoug..

Allan Muir, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Small Car of the Year

Despite the fashion for SUVs, the traditional small car remains one of the most popular types on the..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

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 used cars for less than £10,000

You don't need a big budget to get a desirable and fit-for-purpose car. Here we count down the top 1..

Mark Pearson, Mon Jan 12 2026

Best used automatic small cars for less than £10,000

Are you after an affordable small car, but need an automatic gearbox? Well, here are the best automa..

Mark Pearson, Thu Nov 14 2024

Best first car options for new drivers 2026

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 used electric cars

Electric cars can be expensive, but if you buy used you don’t need to spend a fortune. Here we list..

Mark Pearson, Mon Mar 10 2025

Best used luxury cars for £25,000

Luxury cars are all about sumptuous interiors, cosseting rides and sublime refinement. Here are our..

George Hill, Fri Feb 28 2025

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Best new cars

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Convertible of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: 7-seat SUV of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Estate Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Luxury Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Executive Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Family Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2026: Small Car of the Year

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

Best used cars for less than £10,000

Best used automatic small cars for less than £10,000

Best first car options for new drivers 2026

Best used electric cars

Best used luxury cars for £25,000

Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid

Best used family cars for less than £5000

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

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

Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked

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

Best coupés 2026 – the sleekest models reviewed and rated

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