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Used test: BMW 3 Series vs Jaguar XE vs Volkswagen Passat

The 3 Series has been a regular favourite with used buyers, but can it fight off the challenge from..

What Car? team, Mon Jul 27 2020

Every electric car rated

With the idea of going electric now entering the mainstream, here's how every model currently on sal..

What Car? team, Tue Jul 14 2020

Should I ditch my diesel-engined Porsche?

A reader asks if he should be concerned about his diesel-engined Macan losing value. Should he trade..

Claire Evans, Fri Jul 10 2020

Best and worst executive cars of 2021

A good executive car needs to be comfortable, classy and well equipped, yet also cheap to run. So, w..

What Car? team, Sun Jul 12 2020

Most and least reliable electric and hybrid cars

Electric and hybrid cars offer low running costs, but they can be expensive to buy so they need to b..

Claire Evans, Tue Jun 30 2020

New Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S

New electric Porsche is a four-seat sports car with up to 751bhp. But is it better than the bonkers-..

What Car? team, Thu Jun 25 2020

Biggest discounts on our favourite hybrid cars

Greener, cheaper motoring has never been more accessible. Here's how much you can save on the best h..

Jim Holder, Mon Jun 15 2020

Used test: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Volvo V90

Posh used estate cars are as practical as SUVs yet have much more affordable running costs, but whic..

What Car? team, Thu Jun 18 2020

Ford Transit Trail, Transit Custom Trail and Transit Custom Active revealed

Three new Transit variants launched, featuring off-road upgrades and rugged body styling

Jim Holder, Thu Jun 18 2020

Should I be charged an extra fee for my part-exchange car?

A reader questions an unusually named fee he is being charged to trade his part-exchange for a new c..

Claire Evans, Mon Jun 15 2020

New Audi RS6 Avant vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate

With close to 1200bhp between them, the new RS6 Avant and the E63 S Estate are as rapid as they are..

What Car? team, Thu Jun 11 2020

Best PCP car deals for less than £200 per month

Fancy a new small car, family hatchback or even an SUV? All can be yours for £200 per month or less..

Darren Moss, Wed Jun 13 2018

Biggest discounts on our 2020 Award winners

Want a great new car with a guaranteed discount? Here we reveal the Target Prices for our 2020 Car o..

Jim Holder, Tue Feb 18 2020

Used test: Audi A3 vs Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf

These used family hatchbacks all have frugal three-cylinder petrol engines and cost a fraction of wh..

What Car? team, Mon Jun 01 2020

BMW plug-in hybrids test: 330e vs 530e

BMW makes two of the best plug-in hybrids you can buy, in the shape of the 330e executive saloon and..

What Car? team, Sun May 31 2020

Used test: Maserati Levante vs Porsche Macan

You can buy either of these two premium-badged SUVs from Maserati and Porsche for under £30k used, b..

What Car? team, Thu May 28 2020

Revealed: the car makers whose discounts have got bigger since lockdown

As car dealerships prepare to reopen on 1 June, we reveal the 12 manufacturers whose discounts have..

Jim Holder, Thu May 21 2020

New Peugeot 2008 vs Audi Q2

Peugeot is building some fantastic cars at the moment, but does its new 2008 have what its takes to..

What Car? team, Wed May 27 2020

Best used city cars for less than £2000 (and the ones to avoid)

A bargain-basement used city car is one of the most wallet-friendly ways of getting around, but chea..

Max Adams, Thu Jul 27 2017

Kia e-Niro vs Kia Soul EV

The Kia e-Niro is a former What Car? Car of the Year and remains an excellent choice if you're looki..

What Car? team, Fri May 15 2020

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