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2019 Renault Zoe News 1 week ago

Coming soon: 2019 Renault Zoe electric car

Renault’s small and popular electric car, the Zoe, has had a big refresh for 2019, including a bigger electric range, updated interior, and fast direct current charging.
2018 Audi A1 Sportback Rachael Hogg Long-term Review 2 weeks ago

Living with an... Audi A1

Digital Editor Rachael Hogg is spending six months with Audi's smallest car to see how it fits in with her life, and whether it's as good as the competition.
2019 Audi A4 News 1 month ago

Coming soon: 2019 Audi A4

There’s a new Audi A4, A4 Avant estate, rugged A4 Allroad, and sporty S4 on the way, which take on the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, and Jaguar XE.
Mazda CX-5 Review 1 month ago

Mazda CX-5 SUV (2018 - ) review

The Mazda CX-5 is a very good all-rounder. It’s a mid-sized SUV that’s up against the likes of the Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Kuga, Kia Sorento and Seat Ateca.
2018 Ford Focus Hatchback Review 1 month ago

Ford Focus Hatchback (2018 - ) review

The Ford Focus is the benchmark by which all family hatchbacks are measured, and it also happens to be one of the best-selling cars in the UK. And all that in the face of very tough competition in the form of the Seat Leon, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf.
2019 Honda HR-V Sport Review 2 months ago

Honda HR-V SUV (2018 - ) review

The Honda HR-V packs the same versatile features as the Jazz and Civic, offering buyers lots of space in a compact, stylish SUV package. It’s up against a whole host of small SUVs including the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Seat Arona and Volkswagen T-Roc.
Ford Focus Long-term Review 3 months ago

Living with a... Ford Focus

Senior road tester Phill Tromans swaps an SUV and a pick-up truck for one of Britain’s favourite hatchbacks.
2018 Ford Focus Estate Review 4 months ago

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.
Skoda Kodiaq Best Of 4 months ago

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.
Long-term Review 5 months ago

Living with a... Ford Fiesta

You probably know what we're going to say... the Ford Fiesta is the UK's best-selling car ever. 'But why?' you ask. Digital content editor Rachael Hogg is spending six months with one to find out.
Long-term Review 5 months ago

Living with a… Dacia Logan MCV

There are some cheap cars out there on the new car market, but what’s the cheapest one a family can get away with as its only car? Auto Trader’s Road Test Editor Ivan Aistrop reckons that honour falls to the Dacia Logan MCV. Over the next six months, he’ll see if he’s right.
Best Of 5 months ago

Best of 2018 at Auto Trader

From the biggest car brands, to the biggest selling models, and everything in between, see what was the most popular on Auto Trader in 2018.
2017 Skoda Karoq Long-term Review 5 months ago

Living with a… Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Yeti was one of the most popular compact SUVs of its era, and its replacement, the Karoq, has lots going for it, too. Auto Trader’s Road Test Editor Ivan Aistrop is spending six months with one to try to figure out the reason behind the immense popularity of the SUV.
Review 6 months ago

Kia e-Niro SUV (2019 - ) review

The Kia e-Niro is a five-door small electric SUV which will be competing with the likes of the Hyundai Kona electric, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq and smaller Renault Zoe.
Long-term Review 6 months ago

Living with a... Kia Sorento

Erin Baker and her family are spending six months with the Kia Sorento, to see how it copes with life with four boys and a new puppy.
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Erin Baker
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Erin spent most of her career as a motoring journalist on The Daily Telegraph. Still enjoys fast cars, but spends most of her free time driving round four kids in a SUV.
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Ivan has been testing cars and writing reviews since 2000. There aren't many motors out there that he hasn't driven.
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Rachael has been a journalist since 2012, covering all aspects of the motor industry. She manages and writes Auto Trader’s content.
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