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Nissan X-Trail review
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Nissan X-Trail review

The Nissan X-Trail is bigger and better than before, but its innovative electrified powertrain isn’t as efficient as some rivals
In-depth reviews
11 Jun 2025
Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers
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Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers

The Volkswagen Golf is often thought of as the default family car, but there are plenty of other models to consider in this class
Best cars & vans
10 Jun 2025
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
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Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week

The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
News
10 Jun 2025
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
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Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non

A new Citroen 2CV could be inbound, but would this be a French fancy or a financial flop?
Opinion
8 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Classy seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace for only £227 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Classy seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace for only £227 per month

Family-friendly SUV offers plenty of equipment and space. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 June
News
7 Jun 2025
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volkswagen Tayron: which SUV is best for a big family?
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volkswagen Tayron: which SUV is best for a big family?

Volkswagen’s new Tayron takes over from the Tiguan Allspace as the brand’s seven-seat family SUV. How does it fare against the latest Hyundai Santa Fe…
Car group tests
7 Jun 2025
Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon
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Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon

As the Ford Focus prepares to bow out, we suggest some other great cars worthy of your attention
Best cars & vans
6 Jun 2025
“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030
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“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030

The successors to the current Jazz supermini and Civic hatchback should be among those new models
News
5 Jun 2025
New Peugeot 208 and 2008 GT Premium trim adds Alcantara, more tech and boosted EV range
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New Peugeot 208 and 2008 GT Premium trim adds Alcantara, more tech and boosted EV range

The all-electric E-208 has also gained more range, plus there’s a new hybrid powertrain for the 208 and 2008
News
3 Jun 2025
Nissan Qashqai alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Nissan’s big-selling SUV
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Nissan Qashqai alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Nissan’s big-selling SUV

The Nissan Qashqai has been a hit since the first generation launched in 2006, but if it’s not quite your cup of tea, we’ve rounded up the best of the…
Best cars & vans
3 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month

Its replacement may be waiting in the wings, but the current Citroen C5 Aircross is still a fine car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 June.
News
2 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap certainly means cheerful with the Citroen C3 – under £180 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Cheap certainly means cheerful with the Citroen C3 – under £180 a month

Citroen is a master of small cars, and the C3 is proof of that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 May
News
29 May 2025
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Smart #5 review
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Smart #5 review

The Tesla Model Y may need to sleep with one headlight open because of Smart’s audacious, supremely spacious and tech-centric SUV
In-depth reviews
23 May 2025
New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range
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New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range

New SUV also showcases dramatic 1.1 metre digital display, but it’s destined for Chinese showrooms only
News
23 May 2025
Kia EV6 review
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Kia EV6 review

The Kia EV6 is a vast all-electric family car, but it can’t disguise its dynamic and packaging compromises
In-depth reviews
19 May 2025
Polestar unveils Tesla as number one target of new growth plan
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Polestar unveils Tesla as number one target of new growth plan

With new models, dealer growth and Tesla in its sights, Polestar’s new CEO says the fightback has begun
News
13 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: 10,000 miles per year in the upgraded Cupra Formentor for only £280 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: 10,000 miles per year in the upgraded Cupra Formentor for only £280 a month

The best-selling coupé-SUV received an extensive facelift last year, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 11 May
News
11 May 2025
New Citroen C5 Aircross: deep dive on the crucial French SUV
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New Citroen C5 Aircross: deep dive on the crucial French SUV

Spacious, comfortable and with a powertrain for every taste, the new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV is bang on the money 
News
2 May 2025
Renault Scenic Iconic Long Range long-term test: sensible SUV beats back the competition
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Renault Scenic Iconic Long Range long-term test: sensible SUV beats back the competition

Final report: we say au revoir to one of our favourite family EVs
Long-term tests
2 May 2025
X-terminated! Citroen kills UK sales of the C5 X
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X-terminated! Citroen kills UK sales of the C5 X

Poor sales mean Citroen's quirky family car is no more after only three years
News
1 May 2025
New 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 offers longer range, bigger screens and a quieter cabin
Genesis Electrified GV70 on display at New York Auto Show - front

New 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 offers longer range, bigger screens and a quieter cabin

Prices for the luxurious electric SUV now start from £65,915 – slightly more than before – rising to £74,915 for the range-topping edition
News
1 May 2025
Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: an electric SUV battle royale
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Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: an electric SUV battle royale

Tesla’s Model Y has been a big global hit, but can revisions boost flagging sales? We pitch it against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Audi Q4 e-tron to find …
Car group tests
26 Apr 2025
Dacia Jogger vs Ford Tourneo Connect vs Toyota Proace City Verso: 7-seat family MPVs put to the test
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Dacia Jogger vs Ford Tourneo Connect vs Toyota Proace City Verso: 7-seat family MPVs put to the test

We put hybrid, PHEV and electric MPVs from Dacia, Toyota and Ford to the test to discover which makes the best seven-seat family car
Car group tests
19 Apr 2025
Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids
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Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids

The Polestar 3 has achieved the highest rating for child occupant safety in the past nine years, surpassing the Model Y
News
9 Apr 2025
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Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?
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Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?

Skoda’s all-new Elroq and Renault’s Megane aim to make it big in the family-car market. Which is best in our test?
Car group tests
5 Apr 2025
Leapmotor C10 review
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Leapmotor C10 review

The Leapmotor C10 offers genuine value for money, but infuriating driver-assistance tech and sub-par range limit its appeal
In-depth reviews
4 Apr 2025
New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling
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New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling

Visual updates for mid-size SUV, but there’s still no fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid option
News
3 Apr 2025
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
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Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k

New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
News
2 Apr 2025
SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions
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SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions

This could be the final change ahead of updates to Ibiza and Arona later this year
News
1 Apr 2025
New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?
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New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?

Family SUVs are massively popular, but which one is the very best buy?
Car group tests
25 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month

Is it a coupé, a hatchback or an SUV? One thing’s for sure, the 408 is our Car Deal of the Day for 19 March
News
19 Mar 2025
Jaecoo 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: SUV newcomer takes on a family favourite
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Jaecoo 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: SUV newcomer takes on a family favourite

The Jaecoo 7 is the latest Chinese car to arrive in the UK. The brand hopes its extra space will appeal to buyers of smaller SUVs, such as the Skoda K…
Car group tests
15 Mar 2025
Big spring car sale 2025: top offers on new cars for order and immediate delivery
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Big spring car sale 2025: top offers on new cars for order and immediate delivery

These popular new car models have huge savings on their recommended retail prices in our big spring sale event
Features
14 Mar 2025
Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026
Skoda's upcoming seven-seat SUV - front

Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026

The large electric family SUV will be bigger than the award-winning Skoda Kodiaq, and it'll be the next model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid st…
News
13 Mar 2025
Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson: which used SUV is king of the school run?
Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson

Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson: which used SUV is king of the school run?

The original Nissan Qashqai was a revolution, and it continues to get better, but does it also make a top used family SUV? We test it against the Peug…
Car group tests
9 Mar 2025
New Volvo EX60 partly unveiled in clay model form
Volvo EX60 - clay teaser

New Volvo EX60 partly unveiled in clay model form

It’s the first time Volvo has given us a look at its upcoming electric XC60 alternative
News
7 Mar 2025
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