Convertibles and performance cars
Step this way for automotive hedonism, with the Aston Martin Valhalla, a new Mazda MX-5 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet among the temptations.

Hatchbacks and estates
Treats galore for all the family, with a sporty new Suzuki Swift and a practical Volkswagen Passat estate on the way..

Best New Cars 2025 - All the exciting models worth waiting for...

Back To The Future - We test the new cars inspired by legends of the past.

5-star family SUVs head to head...

Fast and clever, but is new M5 fun?...

Can you take an EV on holiday to Europe?

Why new BMW X3 is a bit of a superhero.

Hybrid family SUVs go head to head...

Britain's Most And Least Reliable Cars - Including the two that never break down.

New Prius and Golf hybrids head to head.

Is new Volvo SUV worth its hefty price?...

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Volkswagen ID Buzz LWB
Unmistakable MPV goes to even greater lengths to accommodate larger families.

Deals of the month
The biggest discounts available via our free online New Car Deals service, including £4966 off a Peugeot 308 SW.

Mini Cooper petrol vs electric
The freshly launched fourth generation of this retro-tinged small hatchback is ready to face the future, but is it worth hedging your bets with petrol power, or are you better off going for the electric option?

Kia EV6 vs Renault Scenic vs Tesla Model Y
In a time of rising costs, Renault’s value-packed Scenic takes on two popular rivals (including a former What Car? Car of the Year) to see which is the most deserving of your hard-earned cash.

Volkswagen T-Cross vs Volkswagen T-Roc
“Behave, you two!”These small SUV siblings have long been squabbling under VW’s nose, so it’s time for us to put them in their place and see which sister can set the best example..

Renault Scenic E-Tech
Electric family SUV lands in the UK, and it’s comfier than the car we tried in Europe.

Aston Martin Vantage
As if it wasn’t already exciting enough, this sports car now has even more power.

MG 3 Hybrid+ vs Suzuki Swift
Proving that the thrifty end of the car market hasn’t been forgotten, these small cars promise to make your money go a long way. We drove them to the seaside for a carnival of savings..

Vauxhall Frontera
Familiar name returns to the cutting edge of fashion, as an electrified family SUV.

Porsche Macan Electric
Why fans of the German brand’s sports SUV needn’t fear an electric future.

Giving the punters what they want
Family SUV sales are soaring, but there’s no time for resting on laurels. The all-new Mini Countryman and Volkswagen Tiguan take on the Volvo XC40 to find out which best deserves to have customers queueing..

Volkswagen ID 3 GTX
Electric family car gets an injection of extra power, and more range to go with it.

Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid
Small SUV has proven itself in all-electric form; now it’s the turn of the hybrid version.

When you’re in the recovery position
Everyone dreads the moment that their car breaks down, but the best assistance servces offer welcome reassurance.We investigate who you should call for help..

Porsche Taycan
Electric performance car raises its profile with faster charging and yet more power.

Volkswagen Passat
Replacement for time-proven hauler of people and their stuff gets the latest tech. Bad luck if you want a saloon, though..

Porsche Macan
We hitch a ride in the new, fully electric Macan to see if it has the same magic as its combustion-engined stablemate.

Abarth 500e Convertible
It’s a skinny niche, but for anyone after an electric hot hatch that promises open-top thrills, this could be the answer..

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
Luxurious load-lugger mirrors its saloon sister’s blend of comfort and efficiency.

Range Rover Evoque
Glamorous small SUV gets a very mild makeover to keep the wrinkles at bay.

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Peugeot e-2008 vs Smart #1
The Smart #1 jumped straight to the top of the small electric SUV class at launch in 2023, but can new rivals from Hyundai and Peugeot do enough to topple it?

Volkswagen Touareg
VW broadens the appeal of its biggest SUV by expanding its engine line-up.

BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
These posh electric executive cars have very different ways of doing things, so let’s find out whether it’s a thumbs up for the EQE or it’s the i5 that gets a high five..

Fiat 600e
Bigger SUV sibling of the electric Fiat 500 is more than just a pretty face.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
A good spit and polish keeps this posh family SUV’s three-pointed star shining.

Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Zero-emissions version of the ever-popular small hatchback gets a nip and tuck to keep the ravages of time at bay..

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Practical exec makes a strong case for good old-fashioned diesel power.

Volkswagen Tiguan
All-new family SUV wisely sticks to a proven formula but steps forwards in efficiency.

Vauxhall Astra Electric
Household name offers all-electric motoring wrapped up in a familiar shape.

Honda ZR-V vs Kia Sportage vs Renault Austral
Kia’s popular electrified family SUV is a deserved class leader, but can hybrid newcomers from Honda and Renault deliver a shock to its system?

BMW iX5 Hydrogen
A future electric X5 is previewed by a hydrogen fuel cell-powered prototype.

MG 4 XPower
Electric hot hatch? Scorching, more like. Twin-motor MG 4 could be the most inconspicuous drag racer yet conceived.

Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Porsche Taycan
Electric executive cars from Stuttgart’s most famous brands go head to head, with a sleek new Mercedes stepping on the toes of Porsche’s brilliant Taycan..

New SUVs worth waiting for
If there isn’t an SUV for you just yet, Cupra, Lexus and Polestar are just a few brands that have new models in the pipeline.

Tow Car Awards 2023
Planning to haul a caravan or trailer? We name the best new tow cars in seven categories, as well as a top used option.

The car of 2035
Working with artificial intelligence gives us a steer on what cars of the future will look like and the features they’ll contain..

Power to the people
With electric cars booming in popularity, many drivers want to top up their batteries overnight. Our survey rates 11 of the biggest names in home charging.

Examining the examiners
With dangerous cars being allowed onto the road and sound ones unfairly failing annual roadworthiness checks, MOT testers go under the microscope.

Long-distance champions
On the brutal electric car battlefield, long range is a strength to shout about. We round up the growing cohort of cars that can go 300 miles or farther on a charge.

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX vs Jaguar i-Pace
Updated and with a new identity,Audi’s top electric SUV jumps into the ring for another chance to defeat its familiar foes.

Salvation for combustion?
With the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales looming, could synthetic fuel be the answer? We explain what e-fuels are and what they could mean for you..

Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Premium family car sharpens its act with tweaked engines and more standard kit.

Managing the cost of servicing
In a time of high living costs, keeping your car properly maintained is a strain, so it pays to shop around – wherever you live..

Dacia Jogger
Value-focused seven-seater is now available with hybrid technology, boosting power and fuel efficiency.

Peugeot Inception
Angular concept hints at the look of the French brand’s future models.

Every Hybrid Car Rated - Self-charging and plug-in - we reveal the best.

Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo - Commercial version of our reigning Car of the Year has the eco-conscious urban delivery market in mind.

Mercedes-Benz EQE
Understudy to the EQS electric limo follows a similar tack and promises a long range.

Land Rover Defender 130
Terrain-conquering SUV goes to new lengths in order to extend its appeal.

Jaguar F-Pace
Swanky SUV gets a technical makeover, with bigger batteries for plug-in hybrids..

Electric cars (EVs)
Diverse debuts as Lotus and Rolls-Royce launch their first ever electric vehicles.

The best of the rest
Including a new Ford Ranger pick-up and a reimagined Vauxhall Insignia.

Breakdown services compared
To be stranded by a faulty car is a driver’s nightmare. But which roadside assistance firm is the best to keep you moving?

Ora Funky Cat
Chinese EV specialist hopes to get its claws into the European market with this curvaceous Volkswagen ID 3 rival.

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV
Sensible large electric SUV lets its hair down, gaining sleek looks to rival the stylish Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron.

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Squeezes the tech trappings of Mercedes’ EQS SUV into a more compact package..

Cupra Born vs MG 4 vs Renault Megane E-Tech
Reborn Megane and keenly priced MG fight to rob the Cupra Born of its status as the best small electric car you can buy.

Renault Austral
Kadjar replacement has its work cut out to catch up in the family SUV class.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Porsche Macan
We compare two sporty SUVs that promise to fuse fun and function without driving you to bankruptcy..

Volkswagen ID Buzz
Its looks may recall the past, but this electric MPV is ready for the here and now.

Ferrari Purosangue
Four-door, four-seat V12 petrol powerhouse breaks new ground for the Italian brand.

Reader Test Team
Maserati’s sporty new large SUV goes under the close scrutiny of our readers..

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