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Used test: Audi A4 Avant vs BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo V60
These used executive estates all offer plush interiors and the security of four-wheel drive, but which is the best buy? We've tested them back to back to find out
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Cupra Born long-term test: report 11
When we first tested the Cupra Born we were so impressed that we named it Small Electric Car of the Year. But does it continue to impress when you live with it every day?
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The best used convertibles
It may be winter outside, but in our hearts, it's spring. If you fancy buying a used convertible now might be a good time, because demand should be lower. Here's a list of our top 10 favourites
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New Genesis GV60 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Tesla Model Y
Upmarket South Korean brand Genesis has bold ambitions to take on the likes of Audi and Tesla with its new electric SUV. Time to see if they're realistic
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Who has What Car? helped this month?
Readers contact our helpdesk every day with questions and appeals for help with car-related problems. Here are their latest stories
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Citroën C5 X long-term test: report 2
The C5 X channels the style and comfort of Citroëns of old, but how does it stack up against its estate-car rivals? We're running one to find out
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Campervan and motorhome speed limits explained
Some campervans and motorhomes are subject to lower speed limits than cars, but which apply to you? We tell you everything you need to know
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz: why it's our 2023 Car of the Year
Spacious, refined and packed with tech: here are all the reasons why our What Car? team think the all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the best car you can buy in 2023
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Every brand's cheapest car on a lease deal
Leasing is often the cheapest way into a new car. And from Abarth to Volvo, here we name every brand's most affordable model
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Gallery | Volkswagen Multivan: why it’s the ultimate family seven-seater
With loads of interior space and a configurable highly versatile seven-seat layout, the Multivan might be the perfect big family car
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Skoda Fabia long-term test: report 4
The Fabia is one of the cheapest small cars you can buy, but how easy is it to live with? We're finding out
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 10 moments of magic
We got our hands on Volkswagen’s hottest new all-electric vehicle – here are 10 features we love
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New Peugeot Inception revealed
New Peugeot Inception previews the technology, features and designs we’ll see on the French brand’s electric models from 2025
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Audi TTS long-term test: report 4
The Audi TTS is a stylish coupé with fun at its core, but does it still have a place in a world dominated by high-riding SUVs? Our deputy editor is living with one to find out
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New BMW X1 vs new Genesis GV70 vs Volvo XC40: verdict
When it comes to posh family SUVs, the Volvo XC40 has ruled the roost for several years. Now, though, it faces fresh competition from a reborn rival and a new challenger with big ideas
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New BMW X1 vs new Genesis GV70 vs Volvo XC40: practicality
When it comes to posh family SUVs, the Volvo XC40 has ruled the roost for several years. Now, though, it faces fresh competition from a reborn rival and a new challenger with big ideas
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New BMW X1 vs new Genesis GV70 vs Volvo XC40: costs
When it comes to posh family SUVs, the Volvo XC40 has ruled the roost for several years. Now, though, it faces fresh competition from a reborn rival and a new challenger with big ideas
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New BMW X1 vs new Genesis GV70 vs Volvo XC40: interiors
When it comes to posh family SUVs, the Volvo XC40 has ruled the roost for several years. Now, though, it faces fresh competition from a reborn rival and a new challenger with big ideas
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New BMW i Vision Dee revealed
New BMW i Vision Dee previews the future of the BMW 3 Series saloon, along with a futuristic head-up display that could appear from 2025