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Deal of the Day: Save more than £7400 on a new Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc is one of our favourite small SUVs, and you could save a packet on one

Eleanor Cooper, Thu May 15 2025

Deal of the Day: Save more than £8500 on a new Vauxhall Astra

The Vauxhall Astra is a big-selling family car, and you could save a packet on one with our new car..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue May 13 2025

Best small SUVs 2025 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 used small cars for less than £10,000

Small doesn’t have to mean stingy, and cheap really can be cheerful, as our top 10 list of used smal..

Mark Pearson, Wed May 22 2024

Best luxury cars 2025 – 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 2025 – 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 mild hybrid cars 2025 – 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 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 convertibles 2025 – we name the top 10 cabriolet cars in the UK

A great cabriolet allows you to make the most of the weather when the sun shines without sacrificing..

Darren Moss, Sat Mar 08 2025

Best used luxury cars for £25,000

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

Mark Pearson, Fri Feb 28 2025

Best used family cars for less than £20,000

Whether you're after something sensible, something stylish or just a great all-rounder, £20k opens u..

Mark Pearson, Tue Feb 04 2025

Deal of the Day: award-winning Renault 5 for £255 per month

It’s only just been launched, but our Car of the Year 2025 is already available on a cheap leasing d..

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 30 2025

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Sports Car of the Year

More than anything, sports cars need to thrill you. Acceleration is important, but it’s finesse and..

Dan Jones, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Performance Car of the Year

First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure..

Neil Winn, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Executive Car of the Year

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

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Estate Car of the Year

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

Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: 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 2025: Coupé/Convertible of the Year

The best coupé and convertibles offer more than just eye-catching looks. We’re looking for cars that..

Chris Haining, Mon Jan 15 2024

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Hot Hatch of the Year

Hot hatches should make even the most mundane of drives feel magical. However, this ability to enter..

Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Family Car of the Year

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

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Best new cars

Deal of the Day: Save more than £7400 on a new Volkswagen T-Roc

Deal of the Day: Save more than £8500 on a new Vauxhall Astra

Best small SUVs 2025 and the one to avoid – tried and tested

Best used small cars for less than £10,000

Best luxury cars 2025 – tested, rated and the ones to avoid

Best coupés 2025 – the sleekest models reviewed and rated

Best mild hybrid cars 2025 – the best and worst cars to save you money

Best used electric cars

Best convertibles 2025 – we name the top 10 cabriolet cars in the UK

Best used luxury cars for £25,000

Best used family cars for less than £20,000

Deal of the Day: award-winning Renault 5 for £255 per month

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Sports Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Performance Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Executive Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Estate Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Luxury Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Coupé/Convertible of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Hot Hatch of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Family Car of the Year

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