Best small cars 2026 plus the one to avoid – tried & tested
Small hatchbacks make a lot of sense, especially if you live in the city. However, there are an awful lot to choose from, so here we count down the top 10 – and reveal the model to avoid
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Best performance cars 2026: the thrillers to buy – and avoid
The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration and engaging handling with impressive everyday usability, but which should you consider – and which are best avoided?
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Best luxury cars 2026 – tested, rated and the ones to avoid
A luxury car should have sumptuous materials, ride comfort worthy of a magic carpet, and a super-smooth engine. Here's our run-down of the top 10, and the one we'd avoid
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The fastest-accelerating cars in the UK, and the slowest
If speed is your kind of language, these 10 cars will reach 62mph in less time than it took you to read this sentence…
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Best 7-seat cars 2026 – and the ones to avoid
Whether you want a part-time seven-seater or one to carry lots of people every day, this run-down of the best seven-seat cars will help you pick the right model for your family
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Best sports cars 2026 – plus the one to avoid
If you want ultimate driving thrills, you need a sports car, but the best can do more than simply go fast
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Best self-charging hybrid cars you don't have to plug in 2026
Like the idea of a hybrid, but don't want to faff around with power cables? If so, these are the top 10 cars for you. Plus, we name the models that are best avoided
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Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid
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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Best Chinese cars...plus the worst models named
There's an influx of cars from Chinese brands arriving on UK roads, offering tempting prices and lots of standard kit. But which ones are worth your time, and which should you avoid at all cost?
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Best electric SUVs 2026 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid
Thanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usable as they are desirable. Here we name the top 10 – and reveal the models to avoid
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Best sports SUVs 2026 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid
If you want performance, practicality — and an elevated driving position — the sports SUVs in our top 10 should be on your shortlist. We also reveal the models we'd avoid
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Best hot hatches 2026 – the most fun, and the one to avoid
A great hot hatch needs to combine driving fun with everyday usability. So, which models do it best – and which one is best avoided?
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Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked
Sales of SUVs and hybrids are booming, making hybrid SUVs some of the most desirable cars around. But which of them are best ones to go for and which are best avoided?
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Best mild hybrid cars 2026 – 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 need to be plugged in. These are the best all-rounders to consider, and the one to avoid at all costs
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Best large electric cars 2026 – the large EVs to choose and avoid
The best electric cars are cheap to run and good to drive, and larger models offer plenty of space for growing families. Here we rank the best – and name the worst
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Best coupés 2026 – 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 models on the market – and find out which one we'd avoid
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Best convertibles 2026 – 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 driver fun or comfort. These are the best convertible cars available in the UK...
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Best hybrid cars 2026 – plug-in and regular hybrids rated
Everyone from Toyota to Porsche sells hybrids these days, but which models are best and which should you avoid? Here's our list of the top 10 hybrid cars
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Best SUVs 2026 reviewed and rated – plus the models to avoid
Thinking of buying a new SUV? Well, we've tested them all – from the smallest to the biggest – so we can reveal the top 10. Plus, we've named the SUVs that are best avoided
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The best diesel cars
If you're in the market for an SUV, an executive saloon or something for towing, diesel cars still make a lot of financial sense. Here we count down our favourites
