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Self-Driving Cars
The complete guide to self-driving and driverless cars in the UK, including self-driving cars on sale now.
Hyundai Ioniq hatchback (2016 - ) review
The Ioniq is the first car in the world to be launched with three different electrified powertrains. Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf owners should definitely take note.
Ford Focus Estate (2018 - ) review
The Ford Focus is the benchmark by which all family hatchbacks are measured, and the estate is also pretty popular. It has tough competition in the form of the Seat Leon ST, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer and Volkswagen Golf Estate.
Audi TT Roadster convertible (2019 - ) review
This TT is a revised version of the convertible sports car launched in 2014. Its rivals include the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLC.
Finance quiz: Which type of car finance is right for you?
Finance is an increasingly popular way to buy a car. Rather than saving for months to buy a car outright, you can split the cost over monthly payments. Take our car finance quiz to help you understand your options.
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London Classic Car Show 2019: win tickets! Plus, everything you need to know
The London Classic Car Show returns to ExCel London from 14-17 February 2019. Find out everything about the show, plus win a pair of tickets.
Mazda 3 hatchback (2019 - ) review
The 2019 Mazda 3 family hatchback makes a better case for itself against the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus than previous iterations.
Five cars for Valentine’s Day
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Geneva Motor Show 2019: what to expect
The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events in the automotive calendar. Here are all the important cars heading to this year’s show, and the carmakers that aren’t.
Cars from movies
With Oscars season upon us, now’s the perfect time to “recognise excellence in cinematic achievements” by ranking some of the greatest cars from movies ever. Do you agree with our list?
Volkswagen’s revised Passat unveiled
Volkswagen shows off its facelifted Passat, and promises advanced autonomous driving features.
Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain concept headed for 2019 Geneva Motor Show
All-electric luxury SUV will be the first production model from Aston Martin's all-electric luxury arm, Lagonda.
Great cars on PCP deals
The PCP – or Personal Contract Purchase – is a very popular way of buying a new car. Here are some of the best cars you can buy on a PCP deal.
Suzuki Jimny SUV (2018 - ) review
The Suzuki Jimny is a small off-roader rather than a small SUV; subtle distinction, that. It’s not as comfortable or as civilised as a Renault Captur or a Kia Stonic, but nothing else of the Jimny’s size or price will get you further into the wilderness.
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Best seven-seater cars
There are plenty of great seven-seat cars available, with loads of room for everyone, that are also practical, fun to drive, and comfortable. Here are our favourites.
Mercedes-AMG GT four-door Coupe (2018 - ) review
The Mercedes-AMG GT four-door is a large grand touring coupe with huge power and performance, so in that sense, it’s a rival for the fastest versions of the Audi A7 and Porsche Panamera.
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