Best cars for your lifestyle

We pick the best cars for your lifestyle, from driving long miles on the motorway to navigating the busy city, taking the dog for a muddy walk or the kids to football training.

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  What is a hatchback?

  Learn the meaning of the term 'hatchback', the different types, and which is right for you in this article.

  Advice4 years ago

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  Best new cars under £15,000

  We've pulled together some of the best cars you can get on a £15k budget - that could be just £200 per month.

  Best of5 years ago

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  Volkswagen Golf VS Ford Focus: Virtual test drives

  Our latest virtual test drive sees a face off (or is that a face-lift off?) between VW Golf and Ford Focus - who wins? Find out.

  News5 years ago

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  Video: new Land Rover Defender - hit or miss?

  It’s perhaps the most eagerly awaited 4x4 in a generation with huge expectation on its shoulders – Rory’s driven it and has his verdict here…

  News6 years ago

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  Best long-distance cars 2020

  The best cars for long-distance journeys, as chosen by our experts.

  Best of6 years ago

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  Living with a... Vauxhall Combo Life XL

  It's big, it's bold and it'll swallow a large family and all their stuff. We're spending a few months with Vauxhall's giant people carrier, to see...

  Long-term review6 years ago

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  Renault Zoe: You asked on Facebook, we answered

  Answering some of the most FAQs you raised on our Facebook post about the Renault Zoe and electric cars

  Advice7 years ago

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  The REV Test: Petrol vs hybrid vs electric cars

  What are the pros and cons of each fuel type? This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki are testing a petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric car.

  Feature7 years ago

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  The REV Test: Pick-up trucks

  Our three experienced motoring journos, Rachael, Erin and Vicki Butler-Henderson (REV), are back. This week they're testing three of the most...

  Feature7 years ago

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  Living with a... Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer

  What’s made the Vauxhall Insignia one of the UK’s best-selling cars for so many years? Auto Trader's road test editor Ivan Aistrop is trying to find...

  Long-term review7 years ago

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  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,...

  Feature7 years ago

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  Best seven-seater SUVs 2019

  Seven-seat SUVs are are good MPV-alternative for those with a big family, and they're also more stylish than your average people-mover. Here's our...

  Best of7 years ago

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  Most reliable cars 2019

  We all want our cars to be reliable, so while there are never any guarantees, which cars give you the best chance of avoiding problems in 2019?

  Best of7 years ago

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  The advantages and disadvantages of electric cars | 2026 update

  We’ve listed down all the benefits and potential shortcomings of driving an electric car to help you make the right decision when you buy your next...

  Advice7 years ago

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  #KnowYourNumbers with Rachel Riley

  Countdown’s Rachel Riley has been helping people work out their monthly car budget. It’s much easier when you #KnowYourNumbers.

  Feature8 years ago