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2019 Honda HR-V Sport Review 3 weeks 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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.
Audi A1 Sportback Feature 4 months ago

The range explained... Audi

Don’t know your A3 from your E-Tron? Don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need to know about Audi and the cars it makes.
2016 Kia Niro First Edition Review 4 months ago

Kia Niro SUV (2016 - ) review

While you might think the Kia Niro is just another small SUV, in a market full of small SUVs, it’s a hybrid, which distinguishes it somewhat. If you’re looking for a hybrid, you might consider a Niro alongside a Toyota Prius, or Hyundai Ioniq.
2018 Vauxhall Combo Life Review 4 months ago

Vauxhall Combo Life MPV (2018 - ) review

The Vauxhall Combo Life is a van-derived people-carrier that offers families masses of space and a huge boot for a relatively modest price. It competes with cars like the Peugeot Rifter, Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doblo and Volkswagen Caddy Life, as well as more conventional MPVs.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Review 4 months ago

Mercedes-Benz B Class MPV (2018 - ) review

The B-Class is a small, premium family car that aims to offer extra practicality over the A-Class hatchback upon which it’s based. It’s a rival to the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Volkswagen Golf SV.
Feature 5 months ago

The REV Test: Car buttons

This week’s REV Test is all about the buttons – how they work, what they do, and how they can help you while you’re driving.
Feature 5 months ago

The REV Test: Small premium SUVs

It seems that everyone is craving a sports utility vehicle right now. Fortunately there are enough to satisfy every appetite, including these three alternatives to the usual BMW, Audi and Mercedes.
Feature 6 months ago

The REV Test: First cars

Our three experienced motoring journos, Rachael, Erin and Vicki Butler-Henderson (REV), are back. This week they're testing three of the most popular first cars. Which one is best for you?
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Erin Baker
Editorial director
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.
Ivan Aistrop
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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.
Phill Tromans
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A journalist since 2001, Phill spent more than a decade testing cars in the UK and abroad, working for Autocar, Fleet News and Evo Middle East.
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May manages all of Auto Trader's editorial photo and video activity, along with our YouTube channel.
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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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