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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

New Mitsubishi L200 vs Volkswagen Amarok

These range-topping pick-ups from Mitsubishi and Volkswagen are workhorses that don't skimp on the l..

What Car? team, Wed May 13 2020

What's the best smaller SUV for driver's seat height?

A reader wants to buy a small or medium SUV and asks which models have the loftiest driving position..

Claire Evans, Tue May 12 2020

New Alpine A110 S vs new Porsche 718 Cayman T

The Alpine A110 S and Porsche 718 Cayman T promise to be even sharper to drive than their 'regular'..

What Car? team, Tue May 05 2020

Which car brands offer the biggest new car discounts?

The 10 car makers offering the biggest discounts so far in 2020

What Car? team, Thu Feb 06 2020

Real MPG: most efficient coupes, convertibles and sports cars

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal..

George Hill, Wed Jan 03 2018

Best hybrid SUV: new BMW X5 45e vs Volvo XC90 T8

Want a luxury SUV but can’t stomach the fuel and tax bills? One of these plug-in hybrids from BMW an..

What Car? team, Sat Apr 25 2020

Promoted | Your guide to BMW’s plug-in hybrid range

You can now choose from an extensive range of BMW saloons and SUVS with enhanced electric range, imp..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Apr 20 2020

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