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Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
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Lotus Eletre X PHEV UK specs revealed: 939bhp and a 260-mile electric range
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo offers style on a shoestring at just £168 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo offers style on a shoestring at just £168 a month
Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers
Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers
New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets ultra high-spec cabin worthy of a flagship model
New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets ultra high-spec cabin worthy of a flagship model
New Volvo Multi-adaptive Safety Belt launched with world-first personalisation tech
New Volvo Multi-adaptive Safety Belt launched with world-first personalisation tech
Sporty Volvo EX60 coupe-SUV ruled out with focus on rugged Cross Country
Sporty Volvo EX60 coupe-SUV ruled out with focus on rugged Cross Country
Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?
Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?
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New Honda Insight will bridge the EV gap until Series 0 arrives next year
Car Deal of the Day: Feel like a millionaire with a BMW 750e for £606 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Feel like a millionaire with a BMW 750e for £606 a month
Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology

Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology
New Volkswagen Golf teased with Mk9 icon ready to go electric 

New Volkswagen Golf teased with Mk9 icon ready to go electric
EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets

EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets
New BMW i3 teased as electric 3 Series reveal draws closer

New BMW i3 teased as electric 3 Series reveal draws closer
New Ford Puma BlueCruise Edition can drive itself (almost)

New Ford Puma BlueCruise Edition can drive itself (almost)
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce: long-term test
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All-new Dacia Striker is a cut-price Golf rival with an estate shape
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Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper
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Most efficient electric cars 2026
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Nissan X-Trail picks up new styling and tech for 2026
Chunky new Renault Bridger concept points to tough but tiny new SUV
Chunky new Renault Bridger concept points to tough but tiny new SUV
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
It’s time to stop disrupting the electric car transition
It’s time to stop disrupting the electric car transition
Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback
Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback
New Polestar 2 to lose SUV looks and embrace its sporty saloon side
New Polestar 2 to lose SUV looks and embrace its sporty saloon side
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Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown
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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Aygo X: small budget hybrids in a high-stakes showdown
Skoda Fabia 130 vs MINI Cooper S: can the Czech hot hatch topple the British icon?

Skoda Fabia 130 vs MINI Cooper S: can the Czech hot hatch topple the British icon?
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Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
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Dacia Bigster vs Citroen C5 Aircross: low prices and plenty of space, but which SUV does it best?
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Audi Q3 vs Cupra Formentor: premium meets sporty in SUV battle
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Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV5 vs Smart #5: is the new cut-price Tesla electric SUV king?
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Vauxhall Frontera vs BYD Atto 2: will the British or Chinese SUV reign supreme?
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Fabric is the new leather! Today's clever car textiles give hide a hiding for interior impact

Fabric is the new leather! Today's clever car textiles give hide a hiding for interior impact
It’s time to stop disrupting the electric car transition

It’s time to stop disrupting the electric car transition
Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in

Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in
Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback

Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback
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Car Deal of the Day: Geely Starray for £215 a month is out of this world
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Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a taste of SUV life for just £156 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Funky Fiat Grande Panda EV is yours for just £186 per month
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Three-car garage: used Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen Golf R Estate and Mercedes E-Class Coupe all for £52k

Three-car garage: used Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen Golf R Estate and Mercedes E-Class Coupe all for £52k
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
Could your next car be designed by AI? Industry insiders reveal all…

Could your next car be designed by AI? Industry insiders reveal all…
Three-car garage: hot Audi RS 3, SQ7 and e-tron GT for £91,000

Three-car garage: hot Audi RS 3, SQ7 and e-tron GT for £91,000
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Used Range Rover (Mk5, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: top of the luxury SUV list

Used Range Rover (Mk5, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: top of the luxury SUV list
Used Skoda Superb (Mk3, 2015-2024) review and buyer's guide

Used Skoda Superb (Mk3, 2015-2024) review and buyer's guide
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New Car Awards 2025
Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever

Our New Car Awards winners prove many great models are now more affordable than ever
The Skoda Elroq is a great all-round EV and a worthy Car of the Year winner 

































