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The Best Cheap 4x4s of 2025

The Best Cheap 4x4s of 2025

by David Motton

If you need to go anywhere but don't want to spend a lot of money, then these are the best 4x4s and off-roaders you can buy w... Read more

The Best Manual Cars in 2025

The Best Manual Cars in 2025

by Ivan Aistrop

There was a time when most makes and models on the new car market offered buyers a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes. N... Read more

Revealed: The Best Value Used Cars to Buy in April 2025

Revealed: The Best Value Used Cars to Buy in April 2025

by Chris Knapman

Our regularly updated list reveals the 10 cars that have depreciated the most heavily over the past 12 months, resulting in s... Read more

The Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars for 2025

The Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars for 2025

by Craig Thomas

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) use combustion engines and electric motors to offer short-range electric motoring along with long-ran... Read more

The Best Cheap First Cars for New Drivers in 2025

The Best Cheap First Cars for New Drivers in 2025

by Bob Harper

For new drivers, buying a first car is hugely exciting. Here's how to find the best first car without breaking the bank.

Best Cheap 7-Seater Cars Under £5k to Buy in 2025

Best Cheap 7-Seater Cars Under £5k to Buy in 2025

by Craig Thomas

Need a cheap 7-seater car for a £5,000 budget? Fear not, for here are the best cheap people carriers you can buy.

The Best SUVs 2025

The Best SUVs 2025

by Craig Thomas

The best SUVs come in all shapes and sizes and with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains. Here are our recommendations for... Read more

The Best Cheap Automatic Cars to Buy in 2025

The Best Cheap Automatic Cars to Buy in 2025

by David Motton

Looking for a car with an automatic gearbox that won't break the bank? This is our guide to the best automatic cars for those... Read more

The Best Camping Cars 2025

The Best Camping Cars 2025

by Craig Thomas

You don't need a camper van to go camping. These are the best cars in 2025 that can carry a pile of sleeping bags, go off-roa... Read more

The Best Self-Charging Hybrid SUVs 2025

The Best Self-Charging Hybrid SUVs 2025

by Matt Rigby

Self-charging hybrid SUVs can make for simple and fuel-efficient motoring. Here are 10 of the best.

Best ULEZ-Compliant Cars for all Budgets 2025

Best ULEZ-Compliant Cars for all Budgets 2025

by Matt Rigby

You don't need to run an electric or hybrid car to avoid paying the ULEZ charge, as our top choices prove. Here's our list of... Read more

The Best City Cars 2025

The Best City Cars 2025

by David Motton

The best city cars need to be small and manoeuvrable for tight city streets, but the really good ones also have decent interi... Read more

The Best Electric SUVs: The CarGurus EV Megatest!

The Best Electric SUVs: The CarGurus EV Megatest!

by Vicky Parrott

In the CarGurus EV Megatest, we test no fewer than 10 mid-size electric SUVs to find out which one is best.

The Best Muscle Cars 2025

The Best Muscle Cars 2025

by Lewis Kingston

Want a car with some serious punch? Here are 10 top modern muscle cars, and not all of them are American...

Best Small Cars 2025

Best Small Cars 2025

by Craig Thomas

If you don't need the space of an SUV or a large family car then there are some great hatchbacks and superminis to choose fro... Read more

Best People Carrier Van-Based MPVs 2025

Best People Carrier Van-Based MPVs 2025

by Matt Rigby

If practicality is what matters most, people carrier vans are almost impossible to beat. Here's our list of the best van-base... Read more

The 10 Cheapest SUVs on Sale in 2025

The 10 Cheapest SUVs on Sale in 2025

by Alex Robbins

Peruse our guide to find out which SUVs are currently the cheapest on sale in the UK. We’ve ranked the top 10 in descending o... Read more

The Best Green Cars for 2025

The Best Green Cars for 2025

by Bob Harper

Whether you want an electric car, a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, these are the best green ... Read more

The Most affordable Sports Cars to Insure in 2025

The Most affordable Sports Cars to Insure in 2025

by Alex Robbins

Insuring a new sports car costs a fortune, doesn't it? Not always. Here's our pick of the best sports cars with sensible insu... Read more

The Best City Cars Under £5k in 2025

The Best City Cars Under £5k in 2025

by Craig Thomas

Need an urban runabout but don't want to spend a fortune? This is our pick of the best city cars that will cost you less than... Read more

The Best Diesel Hybrid Cars to Buy in 2025

The Best Diesel Hybrid Cars to Buy in 2025

by Al Suttie

Diesel hybrid cars are not terribly common. But where available they can offer some of the best fuel economy going.

The Best Fast SUVs for 2025

The Best Fast SUVs for 2025

by Matt Rigby

Sporty SUVs used to be confined to the top end of the car market, but not any more. Here's our pick of the best fast SUVs acr... Read more

The Best Used 7-Seater Cars for 2025

The Best Used 7-Seater Cars for 2025

by Craig Thomas

Need to carry lots of passengers but don't want to spend a fortune? From SUVs to MPVs, these are the best used 7-seaters on t... Read more

The 10 Cheapest New Cars on Sale in 2025

The 10 Cheapest New Cars on Sale in 2025

by Alex Robbins

Our roundup of the 10 cheapest new cars in the UK is proof that cheap doesn't need to mean terrible when it comes to new vehi... Read more