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Buying a car can feel overwhelming. Even after you've found a match, questions remain: which engine should you buy, is electric right for you, and which trim offers the best value? Our car reviews answer these clearly and honestly, so you can enjoy the journey to your next car.

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  • Volkswagen Taigo

    Volkswagen Taigo

    3.7/5

    The Volkswagen Taigo was designed to fill the gap between the compact Polo and the T-Cross SUV, bringing a blend of hatchback practicality with crossover looks. In typical Volkswagen fashion, it’s well built and accompanied by a good range of efficient engines too. It takes the fight to popular small SUVs such as the Ford Puma, Renault Captur, and the Skoda Kamiq.

  • BMW 8 Series

    BMW 8 Series

    3.8/5

    If there’s one thing that BMW has always excelled at, it’s creating large, comfortable and luxurious-feeling saloon cars. Despite the name, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is, in fact, a true saloon model built in the image of a coupe. With sweeping looks and great refinement, the 8 Series Gran Coupe remains an attractive proposition.

  • Porsche Macan

    Porsche Macan

    4.2/5

    Following on from the huge success of the Cayenne, Porsche entered the compact SUV space in 2014 with the original Macan. The car went on to be one of the brand’s biggest success stories, bringing Porsche’s sports car DNA into a compact SUV format. It shares the same electric platform as the Audi Q6 e-tron and promises to be the most engaging and driver-focused SUV in its class. However, in a packed field of rivals including the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Mercedes EQC, does the Macan still rank among the best? We’ve been taking a closer look to find out.

  • Renault Megane E-Tech

    Renault Megane E-Tech

    4.0/5

    Built on the same platform as the Nissan Ariya, the Megane looks to offer a futuristic flair both inside and out while also offering a strong combination of practicality, driving enjoyment, and efficiency. But in a crowded market that also includes the likes of the Volkswagen ID.3 and Peugeot e-208 is the Megane worth considering? We’ve been taking a closer look to find out.

  • Ford Tourneo

    Ford Tourneo

    4.0/5

    Ford has always enjoyed a reputation for building the very best vans around, and this has been translated to the Tourneo Connect, which remains a popular choice in its own right. Based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, the model is the result of a partnership between the two giant car brands. It therefore shares several of its key components with the VW Caddy, with the aim of taking on the likes of the Citroen Berlingo in a rapidly shrinking field of rivals. All this sounds great, but is the Tourneo Connect really worth considering in a world full of seemingly more desirable SUVs? We’ve been taking a closer look to find out.

  • DS No4

    DS No4

    3.5/5

    Formerly known simply as the DS 4, the car competes in the crowded premium hatchback space that also includes the likes of the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class. While many of those rivals take more of a ‘hot hatch’ approach, the No.4 tries to blend hatchback proportions with subtle crossover styling and a heavy emphasis on comfort and design. Having been given a pretty major refresh in 2025, the car now offers a striking body, a lavish interior and a good range of electrified powertrain options, making it a real option for buyers who want a touch of class without following the crowd.

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