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Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
Best-selling cars March 2026 - header image

Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Best cars & vans
5 Aug 2026
New Mercedes GLE facelift undercuts the Audi Q7 and keeps diesel power
Jordan Katsianis with the Mercedes GLE

New Mercedes GLE facelift undercuts the Audi Q7 and keeps diesel power

More screens and stars for Mercedes popular large SUV
News
5 Aug 2026
Renault is leading Europe’s fightback against China
Opinion - Phil McNamara Renault

Renault is leading Europe’s fightback against China

Editor-at-large Phil McNamara reveals how Renault Group’s turnaround could form a blueprint for European car makers
Opinion
5 Aug 2026
Long-term test: Renault 4 E-Tech Iconic+
Renault 4 - charging fleetwatch

Long-term test: Renault 4 E-Tech Iconic+

Second fleetwatch report: living without a home charger means regular public charging, but the R4 is proving it isn’t as inconvenient as expected
Long-term tests
5 Aug 2026
Tesla Model Y review
Tesla Model Y - front tracking

Tesla Model Y review

The Tesla Model Y’s strong sales are no surprise, and it’s a frontrunner in the compact SUV class
In-depth reviews
4 Aug 2026
Groundbreaking new Hyundai Tucson suffers a mishap while testing
2027 Hyundai Tucson - puncture

Groundbreaking new Hyundai Tucson suffers a mishap while testing

One of the UK’s favourite family SUVs is about to be reborn with all-new tech and style
News
4 Aug 2026
New Audi Q7 on sale now and it costs almost £10,000 more than before
Audi Q7 - Ellis Hyde

New Audi Q7 on sale now and it costs almost £10,000 more than before

The latest evolution of the seven-seat Audi Q7 SUV has arrived just ahead of the next-generation BMW X5
News
4 Aug 2026
Dacia Duster and Bigster hybrids get a hefty price cut
Dacia Duster - cornering

Dacia Duster and Bigster hybrids get a hefty price cut

The Dacia Duster and Bigster hybrid models now start from £23,345 and £26,715 respectively
News
4 Aug 2026
Skoda Kodiaq review
Skoda Kodiaq - front tracking

Skoda Kodiaq review

The Skoda Kodiaq is a roomy SUV that offers plenty of ‘simply clever’ touches and up to seven seats
In-depth reviews
3 Aug 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Big BMW X7 offers huge prestige for £654 a month
BMW X7 M60i xDrive - front tracking

Car Deal of the Day: Big BMW X7 offers huge prestige for £654 a month

It may be a luxury SUV, but the BMW X7 is temptingly good value at the moment. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 August.
News
3 Aug 2026
Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan
VW Tiguan eTSI - front by river

Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan

Second report: A family holiday is the ultimate test for any car... so how did our SUV cope?
Long-term tests
3 Aug 2026
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Dacia Duster and Dacia Bigster Hybrid 150 4x4: step-up from 2WD costs just £1k more
Dacia Bigster AWD - front

Dacia Duster and Dacia Bigster Hybrid 150 4x4: step-up from 2WD costs just £1k more

All-wheel drive hybrid power extends the appeal of the popular Dacia Duster and Dacia Bigster even further
News
3 Aug 2026
Car Deal of the Day: fabulous Fiat 600 is yours for just £180 per month
Fiat 600 Hybrid UK - front

Car Deal of the Day: fabulous Fiat 600 is yours for just £180 per month

Our Deal of the Day for 2 August is a top-of-the-line version of Fiat’s stylish small SUV
News
2 Aug 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition offers mean looks for mighty value
Volvo XC60 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition offers mean looks for mighty value

Family-favourite Volvo XC60 is looking like tremendous value for money right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for 31 July.
News
31 Jul 2026
New Xiaomi Skynomad N70 and N90 SUVs look like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Xiaomi Skynomad N70 - front 3/4

New Xiaomi Skynomad N70 and N90 SUVs look like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Chinese brand is chasing Range Rover with five-seat and seven-seat luxury SUVs that could be on sale here within two years
News
31 Jul 2026
New BYD Ti7 offers PHEV power for £25k less than a Land Rover Defender
New BYD Ti7 - front 3/4

New BYD Ti7 offers PHEV power for £25k less than a Land Rover Defender

High-end seven-seat SUV is available to order now, with UK deliveries starting in January 2027
News
31 Jul 2026
New Ford Kuga will arrive in 2029 with a little help from China
Ford Kuga render - front (watermarked)

New Ford Kuga will arrive in 2029 with a little help from China

The new Kuga will feature rally-bred looks and a practical cabin, and it'll powered by electric and hybrid tech from partner Geely
News
31 Jul 2026
New Porsche Macan GTS 2026 review: great to drive but expensive
Porsche Macan GTS - front tracking

New Porsche Macan GTS 2026 review: great to drive but expensive

This Macan certainly receives a boost of performance prowess, but we're not entirely sure that it's worth it
Road tests
31 Jul 2026
Dacia Bigster review
Dacia Bigster - front tracking

Dacia Bigster review

The Dacia Bigster builds on the Duster’s appeal with a bigger, more spacious package
In-depth reviews
31 Jul 2026
Jeep Avenger review
Jeep Avenger The North Face Edition - front tracking

Jeep Avenger review

The Jeep Avenger is a stylish SUV offered with petrol, hybrid and electric power, though more practical rivals exist
In-depth reviews
31 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Roc is a great family SUV for just £226 a month
New Volkswagen T-Roc 2026 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Roc is a great family SUV for just £226 a month

The second-generation T-Roc is an excellent, great-value SUV and our Deal of the Day for 30 July.
News
30 Jul 2026
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio to tempt BMW X3 buyers with beautiful design
Alfa Romeo Stelvio - watermarked

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio to tempt BMW X3 buyers with beautiful design

The delayed Alfa Romeo Stelvio will boast both EV and petrol power, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
30 Jul 2026
Long-term test: Leapmotor B10
Leapmotor B10 - charging woes

Long-term test: Leapmotor B10

Second report: Top-up troubles at home take the shine off our electric SUV
Long-term tests
30 Jul 2026
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New Mercedes GLA arrives with sharp look, loads of space and EV power
Jordan Katsianis driving the Mercedes GLA Electric

New Mercedes GLA arrives with sharp look, loads of space and EV power

The all-new Mercedes GLA delivers sharp looks, lots of space and 400 miles of range electric range
News
29 Jul 2026
Polestar 3 review
Polestar 3 - front corner tracking

Polestar 3 review

Sleek looks define the brand’s largest model, but the technology of the Polestar 3 is unnecessarily fiddly
In-depth reviews
29 Jul 2026
New Suzuki Vitara and S-Cross Kuro Special Editions move over to the dark side
Suzuki S-Cross Kuro front 3_4

New Suzuki Vitara and S-Cross Kuro Special Editions move over to the dark side

The Kuro versions are only offered on four-wheel-drive models
News
29 Jul 2026
Omoda 7 SHS-P Noble Tech review: buy this over the Jaecoo 7
Omoda 7 SHS-P Noble Tech - front tracking

Omoda 7 SHS-P Noble Tech review: buy this over the Jaecoo 7

The range-topping Omoda 7 offers a handful of benefits over its Jaecoo 7 counterpart – but the sliding screen isn’t one of them
Road tests
29 Jul 2026
Forget the Jaecoo 7! The Zeekr 9X is a real Chinese Range Rover lookalike
Zeekr 9X - front 3/4

Forget the Jaecoo 7! The Zeekr 9X is a real Chinese Range Rover lookalike

Move over Bentley, this is the high-end SUV Zeekr thinks buyers are looking for
News
29 Jul 2026
Kia EV5 review
Kia EV5 - front 3/4

Kia EV5 review

The Kia EV5 is an intriguing alternative to the Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y, though it can’t quite beat them
In-depth reviews
29 Jul 2026
New Cupra Formentor VZ5 review: far more than just an Audi RS 3 SUV
Cupra Formentor VZ5 2026 UK - front

New Cupra Formentor VZ5 review: far more than just an Audi RS 3 SUV

The hot new 385bhp Cupra Formentor VZ5 offers the perfect blend of power and space
Road tests
29 Jul 2026
New Audi Q9 2026 preview: prices, specs and release date for Range Rover rival
Ellis Hyde with the Audi Q9

New Audi Q9 2026 preview: prices, specs and release date for Range Rover rival

Audi wanted its new luxury flagship to make a statement wherever it goes, and that it will
News
29 Jul 2026
New MINI Countryman Edition: family SUV is about to become an off-roader
MINI Countryman Edition testing 1

New MINI Countryman Edition: family SUV is about to become an off-roader

The MINI Countryman Edition is undergoing Rocky Mountain final testing ahead of an October reveal
News
28 Jul 2026
New Denza Bao 5 looks like a Land Rover Defender, and is also priced like one
Denza Bao 5 Goodwood

New Denza Bao 5 looks like a Land Rover Defender, and is also priced like one

The Bao 5 aims to storm premium off-roader market with loads of kit and rugged looks
News
28 Jul 2026
New all-electric Bentley Torcal to ‘carry the soul’ of the brand
New Bentley Torcal teasers - bonnet emblem

New all-electric Bentley Torcal to ‘carry the soul’ of the brand

Bentley is looking to merge classic design cues with latest technology from Porsche
News
28 Jul 2026
Hyundai Kona Electric gets a discount of £3,750 thanks to government’s EV grant
Hyundai Kona Electric - front

Hyundai Kona Electric gets a discount of £3,750 thanks to government’s EV grant

The 2023 Auto Express Car of the Year now starts from £31,250 thanks to the Electric Car Grant
News
28 Jul 2026