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Kia EV9

Five best electric cars to buy in 2025

Published 16 April 2025
By Sunday Times Driving
What are the best electric cars on sale today? With rapidly growing choice, we look at the top models to buy in 2025.
UK motorists hit by "hellish" petrol and diesel price rise

Should I buy a diesel car in 2025?

They may be a good fit for your needs, but is it worth buying a diesel car in the present day?
Published 15 April 2025
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer

Top 10 longest-range electric cars

Which electric cars can be driven 414 miles or more between charges? Here's the top 10 for range.
Published 20 March 2025
Dacia Spring

Best city cars to buy in 2025

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 11 March 2025
Volvo XC90

Best seven-seat cars to buy in 2025

Big families need big cars and, even with only three regularly-scheduled children in the back, many will still want seven seats.
Published 20 February 2025

Best crossovers to buy in 2025

While crossovers have been around since at least the 1970s, their popularity has skyrocketed over the last decade.
Published 12 February 2025
Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid

Best 'self-charging' hybrids to buy 2025

Looking for a hybrid that you don’t have to plug in? We’ve chosen the best of the 2025 crop.
Published 16 January 2025
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