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Ford Puma

7 best compact SUVs and crossovers to buy in 2024

While crossovers have been around since at least the 1970s, their popularity has skyrocketed over the last decade.
Published 11 January 2024
Hyundai i30 N Performance review by Jeremy Clarkson for Sunday Times Driving

13 best ‘forgotten’ new cars

When it comes to new cars, plenty of column inches go to electric vehicles — but what are some of the best ‘forgotten’ motors still on sale?
Published 28 December 2023
The new Dacia Duster will go on sale in the UK in the summer of 2018

5 best used four-wheel-drive cars for £10k

Tackle winter with ease with a budget all-wheel-drive option for less than £10,000.
Published 27 December 2023
Kia EV9

5 of the best seven-seat cars to buy in 2024

Big families need big cars and, even with only three regularly-scheduled children in the back, many will still want seven seats.
Published 12 December 2023
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Best new EVs with on 0% APR finance

These zero per cent finance deals aren’t all that common, and of the few there are, many are only offered for a limited period.
Published 24 October 2023
Buying Guide: the best used 4x4 estate cars for adventures off the beaten track,including the Audi A6 allroad

Buying Guide: Best used 4x4 estate cars

What driver doesn’t dream about venturing off the beaten track?
Published 13 September 2023

Best used EVs for under £17,000

There are used EVs for sale that will suit almost every budget, as our rundown of the best sub-£17k models reveals.
Published 01 August 2023
Sunday Times Driving Letters - Jeremy Clarkson VW Arteon review

Best executive cars to buy

Executive cars need to deliver comfort and tech that's the talk of the company car park.
Published 18 April 2023
2022 Nissan Qashqai e-Power

9 best family cars for £200-£400 per month

Family car buyers are spoiled for choice when it comes to getting behind the wheel for £200-£400 per month.
Published 15 February 2023

Best executive cars for £400-600/month

With the majority of new cars in the UK being bought on finance, luxurious, well-equipped models have never been within easier reach for buyers.
Published 11 February 2023
SIx reasons why the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the choice of leaders (sponsored)

Best cars to buy in 2023

It would appear that 2023 will prove to be a better year for car buyers than 2022 was.
Published 17 January 2023
2023 Volvo EX90

The best electric cars by type

Looking to buy an electric car? Here are some of the best available, split by type.
Published 31 December 2022