Family cars
Volvo XC40 alternatives: New and used substitutes for the stylish Swedish SUV

Volvo XC40 alternatives: New and used substitutes for the stylish Swedish SUV
The Volvo XC40 is a superb family SUV, but what if you want something different? We’ve come up with six great new and used alternative choices
Car Deal Alert! DS 4 Pallas 55 special edition arrives with 0% finance offer

Car Deal Alert! DS 4 Pallas 55 special edition arrives with 0% finance offer
DS Automobiles launches a pair of models celebrating 70 years of the classic Citroen DS, with special trim and compelling finance offers
MINI Countryman SE ALL4 JCW long-term test: groovy SUV is tarnished by troublesome tech

MINI Countryman SE ALL4 JCW long-term test: groovy SUV is tarnished by troublesome tech
Final report: we’ll miss our small electric SUV, despite the occasional sat-nav wobbles
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
Best cars for tall people 2026

Best cars for tall people 2026
Are you a taller driver or one who regularly ferries tall passengers around? Here are our top 10 cars for taller people
Honda 0 Series gets final teaser ahead of Las Vegas reveal

Honda 0 Series gets final teaser ahead of Las Vegas reveal
Two all-electric prototype 0 Series cars will be on Honda’s display at CES 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026

Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
New Leapmotor C10 SUV gains 590-mile range-extender to leave rivals trailing

New Leapmotor C10 SUV gains 590-mile range-extender to leave rivals trailing
The C10 REEV is designed to drive just like an electric car, but thanks to a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it offers more than double the range of the stan…
Kia Sportage alternatives: cars you could buy instead of this family favourite

Kia Sportage alternatives: cars you could buy instead of this family favourite
Kia’s multi-award winning SUV is the apple of plenty of families’ eyes, but it might not be for everyone. We’ve searched high and low to find some tal…
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag

GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
There’s a new Chinese budget SUV and it comes from the same people that brought you the Funky Cat
Volkswagen Tiguan and T-Cross ranges grow as Black Editions introduced 

Volkswagen Tiguan and T-Cross ranges grow as Black Editions introduced
Now eight models in the Volkswagen line-up can be had in Black Edition guise
New Peugeot E-408 goes on sale from £42,175

New Peugeot E-408 goes on sale from £42,175
All-electric version of Peugeot’s sleek crossover has arrived with more range and better charging
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600

Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
The C4, e-C4 and C4 X have been given a comprehensive makeover in line with Citroen’s new design language
MG 5 electric estate reaches the end of the road

MG 5 electric estate reaches the end of the road
The MG 5 will disappear from sale in 2025 as the model is deemed surplus to requirements
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?

Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?
Old-school cool tackles high-end luxury in this MPV clash
Cars with the biggest boots 2026

Cars with the biggest boots 2026
These cars are winning the space race
Ford Puma alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Ford's popular little SUV

Ford Puma alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Ford's popular little SUV
The Ford Puma is a brilliant small SUV, but it’s not for everyone. Here are the best alternatives to choose from
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate

Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate
Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV

Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV
Ford and Renault lead the way when using old names for new cars. How do the electric Explorer and Scenic SUVs compare?
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power

Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
Next generation of Stellantis small cars will feature hybrid and fully electric powertrains
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options

Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
The popular Volkswagen Golf Black Edition and Match get new powertrain choices
New Hyundai Ioniq 9 teased inside and out

New Hyundai Ioniq 9 teased inside and out
Yet another teaser image of the new flagship EV has dropped, a week ahead of its expected LA Motor Show reveal
Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?

Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?
The new Dacia Duster and MG ZS are the UK’s cheapest small SUVs. Which makes more sense in hybrid form?
Citroen C5 Aircross Max long-term test: family SUV meets the Sinclair C5

Citroen C5 Aircross Max long-term test: family SUV meets the Sinclair C5
Final report: hybrid technology isn’t new, but it has been improved over the years, thankfully
Volvo XC90 will continue “as long as there is demand”

Volvo XC90 will continue “as long as there is demand”
The internal-combustion-engined XC90 will sit alongside the new all-electric EX90
Best used tow cars 2026

Best used tow cars 2026
Navigating the used tow car market? These top contenders are well worth a look…
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport long-term test: great customer service rescues our SUV

BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport long-term test: great customer service rescues our SUV
Final report: our time with this electric SUV comes to a damp end
Skoda Karoq gains new Edition trim levels with upgraded equipment

Skoda Karoq gains new Edition trim levels with upgraded equipment
New SE Edition, SE L Edition and SportLine Edition available on Skoda’s mid-size SUV
Toyota Prius vs Mazda MX-30: a Japanese hybrid car clash

Toyota Prius vs Mazda MX-30: a Japanese hybrid car clash
The new Toyota Prius is a PHEV, while Mazda’s MX-30 R-EV is a rotary-engined range extender. Which takes charge here?
Skoda Kodiaq vRS looks ready for launch as it takes to the Nürburgring

Skoda Kodiaq vRS looks ready for launch as it takes to the Nürburgring
The second-generation Kodiaq will gain a hot vRS flagship





