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New Porsche Macan vs Jaguar F-Pace

A revamp for Porsche’s Macan sports SUV means it’s all set for a fresh shootout with the Jaguar F-Pa..

What Car? team, Thu May 09 2019

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer long-term test review

With four-wheel drive and a powerful yet frugal diesel engine, the spacious Vauxhall Insignia estate..

What Car? team, Thu May 10 2018

Clocking – what is it, and how do I avoid buying a clocked car?

Many people assume that the unscrupulous practice of clocking is dead. Yet the number of cars that h..

Claire Evans, Thu May 10 2018

Kia Optima Sportswagon long-term test

What Car? photographer Will Williams needs something that's spacious, economical and comfortable for..

Will Williams, Wed May 09 2018

BMW recalls 312,000 cars following electrical fault

An electrical fault which is being blamed for one driver's death has lead to BMW recalling cars in t..

Darren Moss, Wed May 09 2018

Vauxhall Combo Life long-term review

Could Vauxhall’s van-based people carrier be the perfect lifestyle vehicle? We’ve got three months t..

John Howell, Fri May 31 2019

Promoted – Computer music: how algorithms are transforming how your car hi-fi performs

Complex mathematics and computers aren’t just changing how we drive – they’re revolutionising in-car..

What Car? Promotion, Wed May 09 2018

Seatbelt safety issue identified in some Volkswagen and Seat models

New Seat Arona SUV and latest Volkswagen Polo hatchback among the cars affected, as Volkswagen Group..

Steve Huntingford, Wed May 09 2018

Hyundai Santa Fe long-term test

Hyundai's latest Santa Fe is now fighting in the same territory as premium rivals from Audi and BMW..

John Bradshaw, Tue May 28 2019

Best and worst older family cars for reliability

Family cars need to be dependable; after all, who wants a car that breaks down with children aboard?..

Claire Evans, Thu May 02 2019

Lexus LC vs Jaguar F-Type

With dramatic looks and V8 power, Lexus’s new LC coupé is a quirky alternative to Jaguar’s F-Type R..

What Car? team, Sat May 05 2018

Promoted – The 8 best driving songs ever chosen by you

Here are your picks for the songs best heard on the open road

What Car? Promotion, Fri May 04 2018

Best cars for less than £500 per month

From sports cars to luxurious saloons and family-friendly SUVs, we've got a great mix of PCP car dea..

Steve Huntingford, Fri May 04 2018

Volvo XC40 long-term test

The Volvo XC40 saw off all comers to be named the 2018 What Car? Car of the Year. We’ve added one to..

Steve Huntingford, Thu May 03 2018

Used Mercedes C-Class (14-present) long-term review

Buying used brings a premium badge within reach – but is it worth it? Our two-year-old Mercedes-Benz..

What Car? team, Thu May 03 2018

Seat Arona long-term test review

The Seat Arona is our reigning Small SUV of the Year. We’ve added one to our long-term test fleet to..

Kris Culmer, Thu May 03 2018

2018 Vauxhall Grandland X 2.0 Turbo D Ultimate – price, specs and release date

Range-topping Grandland X gets loads of kit and the most powerful engine in the line-up, but should..

Neil Winn, Thu May 03 2018

Headlight bulbs - what types are there and which is best?

We look at the different types of headlight bulb and test 10 halogen units to find out which are the..