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Best first car options for new drivers 2024

A good first car combines safety and style with affordability, both in terms of price and running co..

George Hill, Fri Jan 26 2024

Best sports SUVs 2024 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 Aug 03 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Performance Car of the Year

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

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Sports Car of the Year

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

Allan Muir, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: 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 2024: Sports SUV of the Year

If you’d really like to be driving a sports car but can’t compromise on practicality, a sports SUV i..

Neil Winn, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Estate Car of the Year

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

Neil Winn, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Luxury Car of the Year

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

Lawrence Cheung, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Executive Car of the Year

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

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Hot Hatch of the Year

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

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Family Car of the Year

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

Allan Muir, Thu Jan 12 2023

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Small Car of the Year

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

Chris Haining, Thu Jan 12 2023

Best used MPVs

If you're looking for a practical and good value used family car, don't discount an MPV. Here we cou..

Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 11 2024

Real MPG: most efficient small SUVs

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

Darren Moss, Mon Jan 08 2024

Best New Year’s new car discounts

Save thousands on the price of a new car this year with our unique Target Price deals, available exc..

Alasdair Rodden, Tue Dec 19 2023

Best large SUVs 2024 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

The best large SUVs are practical, luxurious and good to drive, with sensible running costs. Here we..

Alasdair Rodden, Mon Dec 25 2023

Most and least reliable used cars and SUVs

We name the most dependable – and most troublesome – secondhand cars and SUVs aged from six to 20 ye..

Claire Evans, Fri Dec 22 2023

The best-selling cars among What Car? readers

Will it be a family car, an SUV or something sporty that proved most popular with What Car? readers..

Darren Moss, Wed Dec 20 2023

The 10 cheapest new cars you can buy

Looking to replace your car but think you can't afford to buy new? Well, these models might make you..

George Hill, Thu Dec 07 2023

Top 20 cheapest cars to insure

Sky-high insurance bills can take the shine off selecting your next new car, so check out our list o..

George Hill, Thu Dec 07 2023

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Best first car options for new drivers 2024

Best sports SUVs 2024 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Performance Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Sports Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Coupé/Convertible of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Sports SUV of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Estate Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Luxury Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Executive Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Hot Hatch of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Family Car of the Year

Car of the Year Awards 2024: Small Car of the Year

Best used MPVs

Real MPG: most efficient small SUVs

Best New Year’s new car discounts

Best large SUVs 2024 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

Most and least reliable used cars and SUVs

The best-selling cars among What Car? readers

The 10 cheapest new cars you can buy

Top 20 cheapest cars to insure

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