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The latest car reviews and news from our team
New Cars 2017
All the best and most important new cars that are due to be launched in 2017.
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatchback (2017 - ) review
The traditional family car may be suffering due to the popularity of the SUV, but there’s still plenty to recommend the Vauxhall Insignia. Find out why
Expert reviewAudi A5 Cabriolet convertible (2016 - ) review
If you’re in the market for an upmarket, four-seat sun-seeker, they don’t come any more refined or composed than the A5 Cabriolet. Rear our review to find
Expert reviewSeat Arona SUV (2017 - ) review
The Seat Arona is a small SUV that offers buyers a more stylish alternative to supermini-sized hatchbacks. Find out why such cars are becoming more and
Expert reviewVauxhall Crossland X SUV (2017 - ) review
The Crossland X aims to be the sensible, practical option in Vauxhall’s compact SUV lineup, alongside the sportier Mokka X. Find out here whether it s
Expert reviewNissan Micra Hatchback (2016 - ) review
The Nissan Micra is a safe, stylish supermini. Read our expert review to find out whether it’s a smart buy.
Expert reviewSuzuki Swift Hatchback (2020 - ) review
The updated Suzuki Swift gets more safety kit, ‘mild hybrid’ tech as standard and fresh looks but loses the fizzy turbocharged 1.0-litre engine option
Expert reviewHonda Civic Hatchback (2019 - ) review
The Honda Civic has always been a strong player in the hatchback sector and, even against some very strong competition, the latest model is an attractive
Expert reviewVolkswagen Golf Hatchback (2017 - 2020) review
Even on the cusp of retirement and with a new model waiting in the wings the Volkswagen Golf remains a benchmark hatchback, with a model to suit almost
Expert reviewHyundai Kona SUV (2017 - ) review
Stylishly put together inside and out, the Hyundai Kona is a strong player in the competitive compact SUV market and well worth adding to your shortlist,
Expert reviewHyundai i30 Fastback (2017 - ) review
The Hyundai i30 Fastback offers more boot space than the hatchback, plus styling that blends hatchback and saloon into one
Expert reviewAudi RS4 Avant estate (2017 - ) review
Audi bolts a very powerful engine into its A4 estate to create a car that mixes high performance with family transport, and a rival to the Mercedes-AMG
Expert reviewAlfa Romeo Stelvio SUV (2017 - ) review
Read about the updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio, complete with comprehensively improved interior and revised model line-up
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia hatchback (2017 - ) review
The Skoda Octavia’s enduring popularity with families, police pursuit drivers and minicabbers underlines its inherent toughness, the interior space and
Expert reviewVolkswagen T-Roc SUV (2017 - ) review
The Volkswagen T-Roc hopes to appeal to style-conscious younger buyers who want looks, practicality and the latest tech in an urban 4x4
Expert reviewHyundai i30 hatchback (2017 - ) review
The i30 is Hyundai’s challenger to some of the best family cars on the planet, and aims to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall
Expert reviewSkoda Rapid hatchback (2017 - ) review
You get a lot of car and a very big boot for your money, but there are some pretty impressive rivals out there, and we think you can spend your money more
Expert reviewKia Stinger hatchback (2017 - ) review
Read about Kia’s Stinger, the distinctive and stylish four-door coupe with ambitions to put the brand on equal terms with more premium alternatives from
Expert reviewKia Stonic hatchback (2017 - ) review
The stylish Kia Stonic is a convincing rival for the likes of the Renault Captur, Fiat 500X and Nissan Juke and delivers a commendably sporty drive for
Expert reviewCitroen C3 Aircross SUV (2017 - ) review
The C3 Aircross is a small SUV that rivals the likes of the Nissan Juke, Seat Arona and Hyundai Kona.
Expert reviewLexus LC 500 coupe (2017 - ) review
The Lexus LC is a beautiful, distinctive and stylish coupe straddling the divide between mature GTs like the BMW 8 Series and serious sports cars like
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