What Car?

Britain's best car buying guide now has a brand new look with an extra 40-pages in every issue, giving you more of What Car?'s famous comparison tests than ever before and more invaluable buying advice for every car on sale. Plus, What Car?'s Target Price promise could save you thousands off the price of your next car. No wonder they call us the car buyer's bible!

What Car?

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate • Latest iteration of this large estate car continues with its proven combination of luxury and practicality – with one caveat On sale Now Price from £57,930

Kia EV9 • Seven-seat electric SUV takes the South Korean brand into new territory, in terms of both size and price On sale Now Price from £65,025

Range Rover Electric • Land Rover’s flagship diversifies to take on its fully electric luxury SUV rivals On sale Late 2024 Price from £130,000 (est)

Aston Martin DB12 Volante • Sporty, rapid and luxurious DB12 grand tourer is given the convertible treatment On sale Now Price from £203,000

MG HS • Family SUV is tweaked inside and out in a bid to further polish its value credentials On sale Now Price from £23,995

Mercedes-Benz GLB • Premium seven-seat SUV is subtly tweaked in an effort to stave off the pressure of new rivals On sale Now Price from £38,745

Toyota Land Cruiser • Veteran off-roader stays true to its roots while encompassing new tech for greater efficiency and usability On sale Late 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

Renault Twingo • Small electric car presents an affordable option for city dwellers looking to go green On sale 2026 Price from £17,000 (est)

Range Rover Evoque • Small SUV receives a handful of tweaks in a bid to keep it fresh against upmarket rivals On sale Now Price from £40,080

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé • New upmarket coupé aims to combine the best bits of the old C-Class and E-Class equivalents in one package On sale Now Price from £46,605

Toyota bZ2X • Japanese brand is poised to take on the Smart #1 with an all-new small electric SUV On sale 2025 Price from £32,000 (est)

Gov’t misses EV charging target • Number of ultra-rapid chargers falls far short of goal

Young drivers put off repairs amid rising cost of living

London councils make millions from parking fines

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DEALS of the month • Our online New Car Deals service links you with trusted dealers who base their offers on our Target Price – so you can get your ideal car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

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READER TEST TEAM POLESTAR 3 • Having whetted buyers’ appetites with the Polestar 2 electric executive car, the brand is now broadening its menu. The new Polestar 3 SUV offers a first taste of what’s to come

DO YOU NEED TO BUY EV-SPECIFIC TYRES FOR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR? • Electric cars (EVs) can be demanding on their tyres, but does this limit your options when it comes to replacing them? We take a closer look

MOST COMMON CAR SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM • Motorists are conned out of large sums of money each year. We look at how you can steer clear of the most prevalent scams

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Windscreen wiper blades • They may seem simple, but there’s a baffling assortment of brands, styles and fittings when it comes to wiper blades. We’ve named the best to clear things up

RANGE BEDFELLOWS • Has our current favourite small electric SUV, the Smart #1, met its match in new rivals from Hyundai and Peugeot? Let’s find out

BRANDED GENES • Sired by Toyota, each of these new models puts its own spin on the compact hybrid SUV concept. But which is better?

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