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Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid

The five best ‘self-charging’ hybrid cars to buy in 2025

Published 16 January 2025
By Sunday Times Driving
Looking for a hybrid that you don’t have to plug in? We’ve chosen the best of the 2025 crop.
2025 Hyundai Inster cornering

Best five electric cars for under £25,000

Affordable electric cars are arriving in showrooms: here are five favourites that cost less than £25k.
Published 10 January 2025
Top tips for driving on snow and ice

How to drive on snow and ice

As a nation with famously unpredictable weather, Brits have to get used to the idea of suddenly finding themselves driving through snow.
Published 06 January 2025
Land Rover Defender off-road

Best five off-road cars to buy in 2025

If you're heading for the hills, then these five cars are going to get you well off the beaten track.
Published 06 January 2025
2024 Renault 5 in yellow, on a mountain road

Best five small cars (superminis) to buy in 2025

Superminis are big sellers in the UK. Here we highlight our top choices, including some of the best small electric cars on sale today.
Published 03 January 2025
Volvo EX90

Best five large SUVs to buy in 2025

If you're in need of a large family SUV, these are some of the best cars available to buy.
Published 31 December 2024
Mazda MX-5

Best five sports cars to buy in 2025

Are you ready for some fun? Here are the best sports cars for sale in 2025.
Published 26 December 2024
Best mid-sized family cars 2025

Best mid-sized family cars to buy in 2025

New family cars come in many shapes and sizes. Here are five of our favourites.
Published 23 December 2024
How to store a classic car for winter

How to store a classic car for winter

It’s called cuffing season. When the temperature drops and single folk seek out a snuggle buddy to help get them through the long, dark nights...
Published 20 December 2024
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport

Best hot hatchbacks of 2025

In a world full of SUVs, it's good to know that the hot hatchback is still going strong. We pick six of the best for 2023.
Published 11 December 2024
Bugatti Tourbillon

Best supercars to buy 2025

If you want some on-the-road showmanship, here are five of the best modern supercars.
Published 05 December 2024
UK used car forecourt

‘Breaking point’ for repair bills revealed

A survey has put a figure on the tipping point at which motorists decide enough is enough and decide to ditch their unreliable motor.
Published 18 September 2024
Porsche to use synthetic e-fuel in Supercup racing

Synthetic e-fuel explained

When Porsche announced that it was teaming up with Siemens to build a synthetic e-fuel factory in Chile, it was music to a lot of peoples’ ears...
Published 12 August 2024