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Škoda wins big at the 2026 What Car? Awards
Kodiaq, Superb, Elroq and Scala shine bright as Skoda scoops five category wins at automotive industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony
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BMW iX long-term test: report 1
BMW's largest electric SUV might be super luxurious, but it's also expensive to buy. Can low running costs justify the price and make it a great long distance cruiser? We're living with one to find out
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Deal of the Day: Lease a Volkswagen T-Roc from £233 per month
The Volkswagen T-Roc is one of the best small SUVs on the market, and you could lease one for a keen price with our deals
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What Car? Awards 2026: The best cars on the market revealed
We name all the winners in this year's What Car? Car of the Year, as we name the finest cars on sale today
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Overall winner
Being named overall What Car? Car of the Year is the highest honour a new model can receive
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best sports car money no object
More than anything, sports cars need to thrill you. Acceleration is important, but it’s finesse and feel through corners that matter most
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best sports car for value
More than anything, sports cars need to thrill you. Acceleration is important, but it’s finesse and feel through corners that matter most
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Sports Car of the Year
More than anything, sports cars need to thrill you. Acceleration is important, but it’s finesse and feel through corners that matter most
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best electric performance car
First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure sports cars, they also have to be practical and comfortable enough to use every day
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best sports SUV
First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure sports cars, they also have to be practical and comfortable enough to use every day
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best hot hatch
First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure sports cars, they also have to be practical and comfortable enough to use every day
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Performance Car of the Year
First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure sports cars, they also have to be practical and comfortable enough to use every day
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best convertible for thrills
A good convertible should obviously offer wind-in-the-hair thrills, but, we’re looking for a car that also delivers an enjoyable drive and a four-seat interior that makes you feel special
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best convertible for value
A good convertible should obviously offer wind-in-the-hair thrills, but, we’re looking for a car that also delivers an enjoyable drive and a four-seat interior that makes you feel special
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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 that also delivers an enjoyable drive and a four-seat interior that makes you feel special
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best coupé for luxury
A good coupé isn’t just about style. The trick if it’s to be among the class leaders is that it must feel on point whether you’re enjoying a great road or enduring a terrible commute
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best coupé SUV
A good coupé isn’t just about style. The trick if it’s to be among the class leaders is that it must feel on point whether you’re enjoying a great road or enduring a terrible commute
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Coupé of the Year
A good coupé isn’t just about style. The trick if it’s to be among the class leaders is that it must feel on point whether you’re enjoying a great road or enduring a terrible commute
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Car of the Year Awards 2026: Best electric 7-seat SUV
Just because you need seven seats shouldn't mean you can't go electric - as the winner of our electric seven-seater demonstrates
