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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Sports Car of the Year

More than anything, sports cars need to thrill you. Acceleration is important, but it’s finesse and..

Dan Jones, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Performance Car of the Year

First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure..

Neil Winn, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Executive Car of the Year

A top-notch executive car must do it all – frugally and in style. Buyers want effortless long-haul c..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Estate Car of the Year

While estates lack the fashionable status of SUVs, they’re more practical. But an estate also needs..

Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Luxury Car of the Year

Saloons and SUVs both compete in this class, with the best examples combining sumptuous materials wi..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Coupé/Convertible of the Year

The best coupé and convertibles offer more than just eye-catching looks. We’re looking for cars that..

Chris Haining, Mon Jan 15 2024

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Hot Hatch of the Year

Hot hatches should make even the most mundane of drives feel magical. However, this ability to enter..

Oliver Young, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Family Car of the Year

There are several types of family car, but here we’re looking at traditional hatchbacks: large enoug..

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Small Car of the Year

Despite the fashion for SUVs, the traditional small car remains one of the most popular types on the..

Allan Muir, Thu Jan 12 2023

Best convertibles 2025 – we name the top 10 cabriolet cars in the UK

A great cabriolet allows you to make the most of the weather when the sun shines without sacrificing..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2025 – best and worst PHEVs named

Plug-in hybrid cars can reduce fuel consumption to an absolute minimum, but which models are the bes..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best performance cars 2025: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration and engaging handling with impre..

Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best sports SUVs 2025 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

If you want performance as well as practicality and an elevated driving position, the sports SUVs in..

George Hill, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best small SUVs 2025 and the one to avoid – tried and tested

Thinking of buying a new small SUV? Then make sure you read our rundown of the top 10 cars in this b..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best executive cars 2025 – tested, rated, plus those to avoid

Great executive cars are comfortable, classy and well equipped, yet also cheap to run. Here we name..

George Hill, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best hot hatches 2025 – the most fun, and the one to avoid

A great hot hatch needs to combine driving fun with everyday usability. So, which models do it best..

George Hill, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best small electric cars 2025: the cheap EVs to choose

Think going electric has to be expensive? Well, the best small EVs prove otherwise, but which models..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best estate cars 2025 – the top choices if you need a big boot

An estate car needs to be practical, but the best models are also comfortable, well equipped and aff..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best family cars 2025: top choices for you and your children

What makes a great family car, and which models should you be considering? Here we count down the 10..

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best small cars 2025 plus the one to avoid – tried & tested

More people buy small hatchbacks than any other type of car. However, there are an awful lot to choo..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Sports Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Performance Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Executive Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Estate Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Luxury Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Coupé/Convertible of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Hot Hatch of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Family Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2025: Small Car of the Year

Best convertibles 2025 – we name the top 10 cabriolet cars in the UK

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2025 – best and worst PHEVs named

Best performance cars 2025: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

Best sports SUVs 2025 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

Best small SUVs 2025 and the one to avoid – tried and tested

Best executive cars 2025 – tested, rated, plus those to avoid

Best hot hatches 2025 – the most fun, and the one to avoid

Best small electric cars 2025: the cheap EVs to choose

Best estate cars 2025 – the top choices if you need a big boot

Best family cars 2025: top choices for you and your children

Best small cars 2025 plus the one to avoid – tried & tested

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