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Most fuel-efficient cars
Whether you’re looking for a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car, here are the ones with the best miles-per-gallon – plus some tips on making the best...
Best of11 months ago
Halloween: trick or treat technology in cars
How much of the latest in in-car technology is an absolute treat… and which stuff is a useless trick?
Feature11 months ago
Autotrader’s Electric Car Giveaway winners
Autotrader has given away an electric car every month for free since May 2021. Could you be the next winner?
News1 year ago
Driving in France: Tips for road trips
Are you taking your car to France? Then you'll need a bit of preparation to stay on the right side of the law, and the road.
Advice1 year ago
Will Labour be the party for drivers?
How will the new Labour Government affect the motoring landscape in the UK, and how is it going to help drivers? Here's what it's pledged, and what...
Feature1 year ago
Best Hatchbacks 2025
Despite the popularity SUVs and other weird and wonderful car body styles, the hatchback is still as appealing as ever. Here are our favourites,...
Best of1 year ago
These are the best seven-seater cars in 2025
There are plenty of great seven-seat cars offering space, practicality and comfort. Here are our favourites for 2025
Best of1 year ago
Here are our favourite small SUVs in 2025
Compact crossovers and SUVs are all the rage at the moment - here are the best ones on sale right now.
Best of1 year ago
The best proper 4x4 cars in 2025
Many of the SUVs and crossovers we see today are inspired by off-road vehicles, but which ones can actually cut it in the rough?
Best of1 year ago
Best automatic cars 2025
Here’s our pick of the best new automatics on sale, no matter what sort of car you’re after – small to big, petrol to electric.
Best of1 year ago
Top 10 best car accessories, ever!
Here are some of the most cool, weird and wonderful car accessories you'll ever see
Feature1 year ago
Which are the best Chinese car brands?
Chinese brands are hitting the UK car market in force – we pick out the winners from the also-rans in our at-a-glance guide!
News1 year ago
Electric Car Giveaway: Win a Volkwagen ID. Buzz or a Brompton Electric C Line Urban E-Bike!
In January, we have double the electric prizes up for grabs! Enter for your chance to win a Volkswagen ID. Buzz Style worth £67,585 or a Brompton...
News1 year ago
Video review: Is the new Skoda Karoq the best family car of 2023?
Rory drives the new Skoda Karoq, and we look at the ways it stands out as a fantastic family car for 2023.
News2 years ago
Best Used EVs for less than £20,000
You can get a whole lot of electric car for less than £20,000 now. Here are our top picks.
Best of2 years ago
Peugeot 508 SW Estate (2023 - ) review
4.5
Peugeot updates its attractive 508 fastback and SW estate models for 2023, with fresh looks, a simplified UK range and updated technology.
Expert review2 years ago
Coming Soon: updated Peugeot 208 and e-208
The facelifted 208 gets hybrid option, improved tech and sporty styling inspired by Peugeot’s futuristic racing hypercar
News2 years ago
New Fiat 600e: Price, release date and features
If the Fiat 500 Electric's looks appeal but you need something more practical the five-door 600e could be just the ticket!
News2 years ago
Muscle cars
As American as Coca Cola and drive-in movies, muscle cars now have a following the world over – here’s why
Guide2 years ago
Rory’s Roulette: The best three cars for £10k
Rory Reid and Alex Kersten are back for another round of Rory’s Roulette; this time, to find the best three cars (including one with a V10 engine)...
News2 years ago

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