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2018 Mazda6 Tourer Review 14 hours ago

Mazda 6 Tourer estate (2018 - ) review

The Mazda 6 is a mid-sized estate that rivals cars like the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer. This model, launched in 2018, is a facelifted version of the car introduced in 2012.
Best Of 15 hours ago

Best car manufacturer smartphone apps

Pretty much every car manufacturer now has some kind of smartphone connectivity, whether it's a Bluetooth connection, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. But some go even further than that, and have apps that allow you to park the car remotely, heat or cool it, and check your electric or fuel range.
2018 Mazda6 Review 1 day ago

Mazda 6 saloon (2018 - ) review

The Mazda 6 is a mid-sized saloon that rivals cars like the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia. This model, launched in 2018, is a facelifted version of the car introduced in 2012.
Best Of 1 day ago

Cheap tax cars

With so many intricacies to the car tax system, it can be a time-consuming job to work out what cars are cheap to tax, so we’ve done the hard work for you.
Advice 1 day ago

How much is my car tax?

It’s a simple question, but the answer is far from straightforward. Let us help navigate the minefield with our guide to taxing your car.
2018 BMW X4 Review 3 days ago

BMW X4 SUV (2018 - ) review

The BMW X4 is an SUV that wants to be a coupe. Think of it as a sportier alternative to the more practical BMW X3, and a close rival for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, Porsche Macan and Range Rover Evoque.
2018 Lexus LS500h Review 1 week ago

Lexus LS 500h Saloon (2017 - ) review

The Lexus LS500h is a hybrid-powered luxury limousine built to offer a distinctively Japanese alternative to German giants like the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.
2018 Audi Q8 Review 1 week ago

Audi Q8 SUV (2018 - ) review

The Audi Q8 crowns the company’s SUV range and brings with it more expressive styling and an ultra-modern interior, similar to that of the A8 and A7. Still fancy that Range Rover Sport?
Review 1 week ago

Peugeot Rifter MPV (2018 - ) review

Peugeot sprinkles a dash of SUV flavour into its van-derived family MPV, now called the Rifter. A charming, practical and comfortable machine, it challenges the Citroen Berlingo, Volkswagen Caddy Life, Fiat Doblo and other van-based MPVs.
Review 1 week ago

Kia Ceed hatchback (2018 - ) review

The Kia Ceed has grown up. Not only has it ditched the apostrophe from its name, it has evolved its design and enhanced its interior quality. It’s even closer to its main hatchback rivals, with more safety systems, a new diesel engine and the prospect of mild hybrid versions to follow. Oh, and it’s still got that seven-year warranty.
Advice 1 week ago

How much is a fine for speeding?

Speeding fines are another area of the law that seem to change every year. The last changes were in 2017, with harsher penalties for the worst offenders. Here’s how much you’ll have to pay if you’re caught…
Advice 1 week ago

What is a crossover car?

You may have heard how well SUVs and crossover cars are selling, but wondered what they are. Let us help...
Feature 2 weeks ago

The REV Test: Small estate cars

While it seems like everyone wants to be driving an SUV these days, the humble estate car still definitely has its place on UK roads. For starters, it's perfect for camping, as this week's REV Test shows.
2018 Peugeot 508 Review 2 weeks ago

Peugeot 508 Hatchback (2018 - ) review

Peugeot’s latest (and stylish) family saloon, the 508, not only targets the likes of the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia and Volkswagen Passat, but also the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Volkswagen Arteon.
Advice 2 weeks ago

What oil does my car need?

If your oil light has come on and it’s time to top up, but you’ve got no idea how and what oil it might need, we’ve got all the answers…
Advice 2 weeks ago

How to jump start a car

Knowing how to jump start a car might be one of those things you never learn because you hope you’ll never have to do it. But a flat battery can happen for all sorts of reasons. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to learn what you need to do.
2018 Dacia Duster Review 2 weeks ago

Dacia Duster SUV (2018 - ) review

The Dacia Duster is a mid-size SUV you can pick up for the same price as a low-end city car. That means it has an immensely diverse set of rivals. In some ways it competes with a Nissan Qashqai, but in others, it competes with a Hyundai i10 or a used Ford Focus.
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