The best luxury SUVs are as practical as they are classy and as desirable as they are relaxing to drive. Here we count down the top 10 – and reveal the one to avoid
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Audi Q6 e-tron long-term test: report 1
Audi's latest electric SUV promises new tech and ultra-rapid charging, but what's it like to live with? We're finding out
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New BMW X3 vs Lexus NX
These upmarket family SUVs both promise comfort, space and technology in abundance. But which car is the better buy?
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Best first aid kits 2026 – the essential emergency kits for your car
You can tend to minor – or major – ailments with an in-car first aid kit, but which is the best first aid kit for performance and value?
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Peugeot e-208 long-term test: report 3
Will the all-electric Peugeot e-208 prove to be a smart choice for a combination of city-centre commuting and motorway journeys up and down the country? We're living with one to find out
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Volvo EC40 long-term test: report 5
The Volvo EC40 is a stylish and all-electric take on one of our favourite cars: the Volvo XC40. But what’s it like to live with? Our used cars editor is finding out
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Electric car grant should be reinstated, says new Renault boss
Car makers are bringing down prices, but UK still won't hit EV sales targets unless Government offers financial incentives, warns Renault MD
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2025 BMW iX revealed: electric SUV gets 435-mile range for £74k
Facelifted BMW iX electric SUV brings more power and range, but also an increase in price
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Mini Countryman Electric long-term test: report 4
Our sub-editor is looking for a do-anything electric car to suit a varied and unpredictable lifestyle – can the new Mini Countryman Electric fit the bill?
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric long-term test: report 2
Can a longstanding model from an established brand successfully go green and take on a host of new pure electric rivals?
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Volkswagen Passat long-term test: report 1
Can this plug-in hybrid estate be the perfect photographer's assistant? We're living with one for six months to find out
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best performance car for value
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 2025: Best plug-in hybrid for luxury
The best plug-in hybrid cars offer a long all-electric range, reducing fuel consumption, emissions and tax bills. Yet they must still drive well and not compromise on practicality
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best family SUV for off-roading
Cars in this class must obviously provide sufficient space for families. However, the best also offer a comfortable ride and tidy handling, and blend gutsy performance with wallet-friendly costs
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best small SUV for comfort
A small SUV's compact size mustn’t come at the expense of practicality and should be reflected by low running costs. It should ride comfortably, too, while maintaining a sense of fun
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best small electric car for the city
This class embraces nimble city cars and family hatchbacks, as long as they are no more than 4.5 metres long
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Technology Award
Our Technology Award celebrates the tech feature, service or innovation that have moved the game on most in the last year
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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 deliver an enjoyable driving experience, a practical interior and good value
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best coupé and convertible for luxury
The best coupé and convertibles offer more than just eye-catching looks. We’re looking for cars that deliver an enjoyable driving experience, a practical interior and good value
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Car of the Year Awards 2025: 7-Seater of the Year
An interior with space for seven people is obviously a prerequisite in this class, but we also expect an upmarket feel, sensible costs, and top-notch comfort and refinement
