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Feature 2 weeks ago

Lap times in Lapland: from Silverstone to Sweden with the Skoda Kodiaq vRS

When we got a chance to try the new Skoda Kodiaq vRS, we decided the best way to test its sporting credentials would be to put in some hot laps at a cold Silverstone circuit. However, things were about to get a whole lot colder, when we travelled to Swedish Lapland to do exactly the same thing on a scale replica of the famous British track that had been carved into a frozen lake. Mmm… slippy…
Ford Focus Long-term Review 3 weeks 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 1 month 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.
Best Of 1 month ago

Best MPVs

The best people-carriers are super versatile, but don't skimp on style or excitement...
Skoda Kodiaq Best Of 1 month 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.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Review 1 month ago

Toyota RAV4 SUV (2019 - ) review

The RAV4 is a long-established name in the world of SUVs, and aims to take the fight to cars like the Honda CR-V, Skoda Kodiaq and Mazda CX-5. This latest version comes only as a hybrid model.
Long-term Review 1 month 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.
Lexus ES Review 2 months ago

Lexus ES 300h saloon (2019 - ) review

The Lexus ES is a Japanese alternative to the German saloons that dominate the executive car class. It has plenty going for it, so at long last, Lexus has a genuine contender for your cash.
Long-term Review 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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.
2019 Renault Kadjar Review 3 months ago

Renault Kadjar SUV (2018 - ) review

The Kadjar is Renault’s assault on the fashionable midsize SUV market, and it shares many of its mechanicals with the current class best-seller, the Nissan Qashqai. That’s a pretty encouraging start…
Audi A1 Sportback Feature 3 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 3 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.
Porsche Macan Review 3 months ago

Porsche Macan SUV (2018 - ) review

This Macan is an updated version of the small SUV launched four years ago, and is a rival to cars like the Jaguar F-Pace, Alfa Romeo Stelvio and BMW X3.
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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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