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Of the nearly 20 cars ranked against the statement “My car is good value for the price I paid” three brands stood out. Kia and Dacia are both known for delivering a lot of car for the money and, respectively, the Sportage and Dacia Duster made it into the final shortlist. But our winner of […]

As demonstrated by recent revisions to protect vulnerable road users, the Highway Code is constantly evolving to reflect changes in the way we use our streets. And perhaps the biggest innovation for drivers is the increasing prevalence and complexity of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS for short) intended to take the strain out of driving. […]

Mercedes is finally getting into gear with its next-gen electric models, this new EQS SUV building on the related EQS saloon to deliver greater practicality, a seven-seater option and more conventional crossover styling. With electric motors driving both front and rear wheels on 4Matic models, the EQS SUV also gets a degree of off-road ability […]

Coming soon: 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been unveiled, alongside new GTD diesel and GTE plug-in hybrid models. With this eighth-generation car, VW has brought the styling of each of its Golf hot hatch models into line for the first time, with each sharing the same sporty […]

Estate cars may be all but extinct thanks to the unstoppable rise of the crossover and SUV as the default choice for families. But diehard fans will be glad to hear the format lives on, albeit hidden behind some manner of snazzy brand name hinting at sportiness and style rather than boxy practicality. For the […]

It’s a three-horse race in this category, with all our utility vehicles offering a similar package of burly, dependable pick-up practicality, on- and off-road performance and the inherent toughness you’d expect for a working vehicle. The Mercedes-Benz X-Class and Isuzu D-Max both impressed but the top prize goes to the VW Amarok, its combination of […]