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Long-term test: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel
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Long-term test: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel

First report: Is the world’s best-selling car in 2025 a top choice for our creative director?
Long-term tests
18 Oct 2026
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
15 Oct 2026
New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV undercuts Kia Sportage by £6,000
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New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV undercuts Kia Sportage by £6,000

Plug-in hybrid version of Chinese SUV is now on sale from £32,990
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15 Oct 2026
BYD Sealion 5 review
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BYD Sealion 5 review

The BYD Sealion 5 is an impressively frugal plug-in hybrid SUV that costs less than many of its pure-petrol rivals
In-depth reviews
15 Oct 2026
BMW X1 review
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BMW X1 review

The BMW X1 is a small premium SUV that offers plenty of interior space, excellent on-board technology, and efficient engines
In-depth reviews
14 Oct 2026
New Aion GS7: range-topping PHEV lands, boasting “new levels of luxury”
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New Aion GS7: range-topping PHEV lands, boasting “new levels of luxury”

Branching out from pure-electric cars, Aion has unveiled its biggest car yet
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13 Oct 2026
Ford Ranger pick-up review
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Ford Ranger pick-up review

The Ford Ranger is as capable as it is upmarket, and you can even have it with a plug
In-depth reviews
12 Oct 2026
New BYD Shark pick-up to go Ford Ranger hunting in the UK very soon
BYD Shark pick-up at Goodwood FoS

New BYD Shark pick-up to go Ford Ranger hunting in the UK very soon

The luxury pick-up truck is at the Paris Motor Show as BYD gears up to roll out sales across Europe in the next few months
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12 Oct 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 7 offers efficient family motoring for just £202 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 7 offers efficient family motoring for just £202 a month

The Tiggo 7 is a comfortable and well equipped SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 October.
News
9 Oct 2026
Mercedes S-Class review
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Mercedes S-Class review

The once imperious quality of the Mercedes S-Class may have slipped a little, but the technical highlights are typically eye-catching
In-depth reviews
9 Oct 2026
Audi A5 Avant review
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Audi A5 Avant review

The Audi A5 Avant makes a lot of sense as a family car, if you can afford the premium price
In-depth reviews
5 Oct 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 is elegant and affordable at £334 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 is elegant and affordable at £334 a month

The Audi A6 has been a favourite choice among business-car drivers for years. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 October.
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5 Oct 2026
Car deal alert! Massive £11k off a sporty, stylish Cupra Formentor
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Car deal alert! Massive £11k off a sporty, stylish Cupra Formentor

This plug-in hybrid version of Cupra’s fun-to-drive SUV has had a price drop of about a quarter
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2 Oct 2026
New Volkswagen Caddy van goes on sale with ‘major update’ for more car-like drive
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New Volkswagen Caddy van goes on sale with ‘major update’ for more car-like drive

The facelifted Caddy, which has borrowed a big touchscreen from the Golf and is now available with prices starting from £26,145 (excluding VAT)
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1 Oct 2026
Skoda Kodiaq review
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Skoda Kodiaq review

The Skoda Kodiaq is a roomy SUV that offers plenty of ‘simply clever’ touches and up to seven seats
In-depth reviews
30 Sep 2026
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
28 Sep 2026
Volkswagen Golf review
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Volkswagen Golf review

The Volkswagen Golf remains a solid choice in the compact hatchback market
In-depth reviews
25 Sep 2026
Volvo XC90 review
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Volvo XC90 review

Swedish Volvo XC90 SUV remains a strong contender thanks to an upgraded infotainment system and a luxurious yet practical interior
In-depth reviews
24 Sep 2026
Volvo V60 review
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Volvo V60 review

If you want a luxurious and spacious estate, the Volvo V60 offers a relaxed alternative to German rivals
In-depth reviews
24 Sep 2026
Kia Sportage review
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Kia Sportage review

The Kia Sportage continues to evolve, ensuring it remains competitive in a crowded market
In-depth reviews
24 Sep 2026
Mercedes E-Class review
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Mercedes E-Class review

The Mercedes E-Class brings more tech than ever before, and it’s still a great long-distance cruiser
In-depth reviews
23 Sep 2026
New BYD Sealion 8 goes on sale in Australia and the UK could be its next stop
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New BYD Sealion 8 goes on sale in Australia and the UK could be its next stop

With almost 500bhp on tap, the family-friendly Sealion 8 could be a real Q-car if it comes to the UK
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22 Sep 2026
Volvo XC60 review
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Volvo XC60 review

The Volvo XC60 offers style, luxury and lots of advanced tech
In-depth reviews
22 Sep 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 Touring is a steal at less than £200 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 Touring is a steal at less than £200 a month

The Seal 6 Touring is a frugal and affordable PHEV estate. It’s our Deal of the Day for 21 September
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21 Sep 2026
Skoda Superb Estate review
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Skoda Superb Estate review

Skoda’s big Superb Estate really is a superb estate. It doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, but it didn’t need to
In-depth reviews
21 Sep 2026
Hyundai Santa Fe review
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Hyundai Santa Fe review

The bold-looking seven-seat Hyundai Santa Fe delivers lots of space in a striking package
In-depth reviews
21 Sep 2026
New Vauxhall Astra GSE Line is all show and not much go… yet
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New Vauxhall Astra GSE Line is all show and not much go… yet

New GSE Line trim gives the Astra hot hatch looks, but top 280bhp version isn’t due until later in 2027
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17 Sep 2026
Land Rover Defender review
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Land Rover Defender review

Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been a sales hit since it arrived, and subtle revisions haven’t done this 4x4 any harm at all
In-depth reviews
16 Sep 2026
New full-electric Jeep Compass 4xe and plug-in hybrid confirmed for the UK
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New full-electric Jeep Compass 4xe and plug-in hybrid confirmed for the UK

Prices and specifications have been confirmed for Compass Electric 4xe, plus new PHEV model
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15 Sep 2026
Audi Q5 review
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Audi Q5 review

The Audi Q5 builds on a proven formula with strong comfort, tech and all-round polish
In-depth reviews
15 Sep 2026
New Volvo XC60 PHEV boasts a whopping 124 miles of EV range
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New Volvo XC60 PHEV boasts a whopping 124 miles of EV range

The Volvo XC90 also gets the new plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the large SUV capable of 99 miles of pure electric range
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15 Sep 2026
Audi A6 Avant review
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Audi A6 Avant review

Sleek looking A6 Avant estate is comfortable and packed with tech, but boot space isn’t as good as it once was
In-depth reviews
14 Sep 2026
Mercedes GLC review
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Mercedes GLC review

The Mercedes GLC provides a variety of plug-in hybrid power and some decent tech, but isn’t the best to drive
In-depth reviews
14 Sep 2026
Leapmotor to build cars in Europe soon, but the UK won’t get them
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Leapmotor to build cars in Europe soon, but the UK won’t get them

Leapmotor needs to build cars in Europe to avoid tariffs on Chinese made cars, and is even considering buying a factory in Spain
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14 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Posh and practical Audi A5 Avant can be yours for less than you think
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Car Deal of the Day: Posh and practical Audi A5 Avant can be yours for less than you think

Audi’s exceptional upmarket estate car is a steal at just over £284 a month. It’s our Deal of the Day for 13 September
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13 Sep 2026