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2024 Renault 5 in yellow, on a mountain road

Best five small cars (superminis) to buy in 2025

Published 03 January 2025
By Sunday Times Driving
Superminis are big sellers in the UK. Here we highlight our top choices, including some of the best small electric cars on sale today.
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
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
Kia EV9

Best electric cars in 2024

What are the best electric cars on sale today? With rapidly growing choice, we look at the top models to buy in 2023.
Published 16 April 2024
2020 Honda e review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

5 best city cars to buy in 2024

The city car segment may not be especially highly populated, but it’s where some of the most charming and likeable cars on the market reside.
Published 17 January 2024
2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge

5 best luxury cars to buy in 2024

Here are five of the best luxury cars for sale in 2024. They all deliver the ultimate in cruising comfort and upmarket qualities.
Published 16 January 2024

Most exciting new cars of 2024

Here’s your rundown of all the most interesting and exciting new models of 2024.
Published 14 January 2024
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
2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Best self-charging hybrids to buy 2024

Looking for a hybrid that you don’t have to plug in? We’ve chosen the best of the 2024 crop.
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