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Cupra Terramar review
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Cupra Terramar review

The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive
In-depth reviews
16 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Bag our Family Car of the Year for less than a £180 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Bag our Family Car of the Year for less than a £180 a month

There’s no better family car right now than the Skoda Octavia, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 15 July
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15 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: best-selling Ford Puma ST-Line for only £190 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: best-selling Ford Puma ST-Line for only £190 per month

Ford’s fantastic small SUV has long been the UK’s best-selling car, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 13 July
News
13 Jul 2025
Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle
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Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle

Hybrid newcomers slug it out for family buyers’ hearts and minds
Car group tests
12 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 head-turner for only £270 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 head-turner for only £270 a month

The unmistakable Ioniq 5 is one of the best electric hatches around, and is our Deal of the Day for 11 July
News
11 Jul 2025
Best hybrid cars to buy 2026
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Best hybrid cars to buy 2026

With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
Best cars & vans
11 Jul 2025
Best mid-size SUVs to buy 2026
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Best mid-size SUVs to buy 2026

Mid-size SUVs are hugely popular in the UK, and these are the very best of the current crop
Best cars & vans
10 Jul 2025
New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2025 review: impressive efficiency in an unusual way
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New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2025 review: impressive efficiency in an unusual way

The Nissan Qashqai e-Power's innovative powertrain works well, offering a smooth EV-like driving experience
Road tests
10 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Family favourite Ford Focus for a bargain £200 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Family favourite Ford Focus for a bargain £200 a month

It won’t be here for much longer, so bag one while you can – the Ford Focus is our Deal of the Day for 9 July.
News
9 Jul 2025
New Citroen 2CV: plans for the icon's return, risks and rewards
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New Citroen 2CV: plans for the icon's return, risks and rewards

We've spoken to Citroen bosses on their plans to reboot the 2CV and whether they should go retro or futuristic
News
9 Jul 2025
Three car garage: Jaguar I-Pace, Land Rover Discovery and Skoda Octavia award winners, all for £45k
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Three car garage: Jaguar I-Pace, Land Rover Discovery and Skoda Octavia award winners, all for £45k

A Jaguar I-Pace, Land Rover Discovery and Skoda Octavia are a fantastic group of former Car of the Year winners
Features
7 Jul 2025
Family Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Octavia
Family Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Octavia

Family Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is the 2025 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Citroen C4 and Dacia Jogger commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
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New Audi Q3 Sportback aims to show coupe-SUVs are just as popular as ever
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New Audi Q3 Sportback aims to show coupe-SUVs are just as popular as ever

Audi’s sporty coupe-SUV returns for a second-generation with plug-in hybrid power and new-look cabin
News
1 Jul 2025
Renault Austral review
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Renault Austral review

The Austral’s Google tech and efficient hybrid system are rather appealing, but that’s not enough to conquer the ultra-competitive family SUV market
In-depth reviews
27 Jun 2025
Renault Symbioz review
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Renault Symbioz review

The Renault Symbioz is an attractive offering for family buyers, and should be a very easy car to live with
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
Kia Niro review
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Kia Niro review

Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
In-depth reviews
25 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Grandland Electric vs Renault Scenic E-Tech: a family SUV feud
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Vauxhall Grandland Electric vs Renault Scenic E-Tech: a family SUV feud

How does the new Vauxhall Grandland Electric measure up to the Renault Scenic E-Tech in battle of family SUVs?
Car group tests
21 Jun 2025
Used Car Hunter: spacious family MPVs for £13,000
Used Car Hunter: £13k family MPVs

Used Car Hunter: spacious family MPVs for £13,000

Our Car Hunter has £13,000 to buy a people carrier that has plenty of room
Features
18 Jun 2025
New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived
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New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived

Kia���s ID. Buzz rival can potentially go further on a single charge than first thought
News
18 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month

Often overlooked, the Kia Ceed is a great family hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 June.
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18 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month

Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
News
16 Jun 2025
Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep
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Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep

French brand’s alternative to the Volkswagen Golf is set for mild styling tweaks and powertrain upgrades later this year
News
16 Jun 2025
Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?
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Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?

Electric car prices are falling, as seen on the facelifted Citroen e-C4 and brand-new entry-level VW ID.3. But which is the better buy?
Car group tests
14 Jun 2025
New entry-level Renault Symbioz is £3k cheaper than a Nissan Qashqai
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New entry-level Renault Symbioz is £3k cheaper than a Nissan Qashqai

The Renault Captur has also been fitted the new full-hybrid powertrain, which gets a bigger battery for more pure-electric driving
News
12 Jun 2025
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Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 celebrates, well guess…
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Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 celebrates, well guess…

The Volkswagen Polo is 50 years old. It’s being celebrating with some new wheels
News
11 Jun 2025
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
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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: 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
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29 May 2025
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