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Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price
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Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price

Subaru’s family-friendly off-roader has returned for 2025 with a new model
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12 Feb 2025
New BMW iX1 and iX2 Shadow Editions bid for the small SUV spotlight
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New BMW iX1 and iX2 Shadow Editions bid for the small SUV spotlight

A top-spec Shadow Edition trim has been added to BMW’s smallest electric SUVs, with extra kit and racier styling
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6 Feb 2025
Volvo XC40 alternatives: New and used substitutes for the stylish Swedish SUV
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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
Best cars & vans
1 Feb 2025
Cheapest cars to run 2025
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Cheapest cars to run 2025

When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
Best cars & vans
31 Jan 2025
Car Deal Alert! DS 4 Pallas 55 special edition arrives with 0% finance offer
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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
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29 Jan 2025
Citroen C4 review
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Citroen C4 review

The comfortable Citroen C4 undercuts many of its established family car rivals, making it hard to overlook
In-depth reviews
24 Jan 2025
KGM Actyon review
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KGM Actyon review

Most complete car yet from KGM or previous SsangYong brand incarnation. Not perfect, but big, striking and surprisingly high-quality inside
In-depth reviews
22 Jan 2025
MINI Countryman SE ALL4 JCW long-term test: groovy SUV is tarnished by troublesome tech
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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
Long-term tests
22 Jan 2025
Best people carriers and MPVs to buy 2025
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Best people carriers and MPVs to buy 2025

These people carriers and MPVs are loaded with family-friendly features and acres of space
Best cars & vans
20 Jan 2025
Citroen C5 Aircross (2019-2025) review
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Citroen C5 Aircross (2019-2025) review

The C5 Aircross offers unique looks and typical Citroen comfort, but that’s about it
In-depth reviews
13 Jan 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
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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?
Car group tests
8 Jan 2025
Best cars for tall people 2025
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Best cars for tall people 2025

Are you a taller driver or one who regularly ferries tall passengers around? Here are our top 10 cars for taller people
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7 Jan 2025
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Honda 0 Series gets final teaser ahead of Las Vegas reveal
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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
News
6 Jan 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025

Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
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6 Jan 2025
New Leapmotor C10 SUV gains 590-mile range-extender to leave rivals trailing
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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…
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2 Jan 2025
Polestar 2 review
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Polestar 2 review

The stylish Polestar 2 oozes quality and has a long electric range, but an overly firm ride holds it back
In-depth reviews
2 Jan 2025
Kia Sportage alternatives: cars you could buy instead of this family favourite
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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…
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21 Dec 2024
Skywell BE11 review
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Skywell BE11 review

The Skywell BE11 holds price and practicality amongst its merits, but lags behind its rivals in too many key areas
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2024
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
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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
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17 Dec 2024
Volkswagen Tiguan and T-Cross ranges grow as Black Editions introduced
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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
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9 Dec 2024
New Peugeot E-408 goes on sale from £42,175
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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
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9 Dec 2024
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
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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
News
6 Dec 2024
MG 5 electric estate reaches the end of the road
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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
News
6 Dec 2024
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?

Old-school cool tackles high-end luxury in this MPV clash
Car group tests
4 Dec 2024
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Cars with the biggest boots 2025
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Cars with the biggest boots 2025

These cars are winning the space race
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3 Dec 2024
New Audi Q7 spied in hot SQ7 guise
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New Audi Q7 spied in hot SQ7 guise

Audi’s SUV will return in 2025 for a third generation
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26 Nov 2024
Ford Puma alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Ford's popular little SUV
Ford Puma alternatives

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
Best cars & vans
25 Nov 2024
New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
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New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever

The Volvo XC90 SUV has been updated to keep if fresh against newer competition
Road tests
25 Nov 2024
Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy now
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Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy now

If you’ve got a growing family to ferry around, the best used MPVs and people carriers will do just that for a bargain price
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Genesis GV60 review
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Genesis GV60 review

The Genesis GV60 is a desirable and upmarket, if slightly unconventional, all-electric family car
In-depth reviews
21 Nov 2024
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
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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
News
21 Nov 2024
Best used family cars to buy now
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Best used family cars to buy now

Our guide to the best used family cars on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV
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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?
Car group tests
20 Nov 2024
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
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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
News
20 Nov 2024
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
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Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options

The popular Volkswagen Golf Black Edition and Match get new powertrain choices
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19 Nov 2024
New Skoda Octavia vRS 2024 review: a fantastic and fast family car
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New Skoda Octavia vRS 2024 review: a fantastic and fast family car

Skoda unleashes its most powerful and fastest Octavia vRS yet – and it’s a cracking high-performance all-rounder
Road tests
14 Nov 2024
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