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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Volkswagen T-Roc • In its second generation, this small SUV gets an upgraded interior with more space On sale Late 2025 Price from £32,000 (est)

BMW M3 CS Touring • Hardcore version of our favourite performance car has even higher limits – but can it justify its price? On sale Now Price from £126,275

MG IM5 • All-new electric Tesia Model 3 rival comes with a lofty specification and a competitive price On sale September Price from £39,450

MG IM6 • Using the same underpinnings as the IM5 executive car, this new electric SUV has the Tesla Model Y in its sights On sale Now Price from £47,995

Hyundai Inster Cross • New trim level gives one of our favourite small electric cars a tough new look and lots of standard kit On sale Now Price from £28,755

Audi Q3 Sportback • New coupé SUV eschews electric power but brings in bold looks and a tech-heavy interior On sale Late 2025 Price from £39,800

Ford Ranger PHEV • New plug-in hybrid version of Ford’s top-selling pick-up truck offers a more affordable alternative to a traditional diesel On sale Now Price from £40,841 (exc VAT)

Kia EV6 GT • Updates to this electric performance car aim to make it more fun to drive On sale Now Price £59,985

Vauxhall Mokka GSE • Go-faster version of Vauxhall’s small electric SUV gets a power hike and upgraded underpinnings On sale Late 2025 Price from £40,000 (est)

KGM Actyon • South Korean brand’s line-up expands further with this sleeker-looking sibling of the Torres family SUV On sale Now Price from £38,649

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Gov’t confirms EVs eligible for grant • Savings of up to £3750 are available on new electric vehicles costing less than £37,000, but most get £1500 off

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BEST CHILD CAR SEATS OF 2025! • Looking to buy a new child seat? We've tested and rated nine of the latest examples to help you find the best one for your needs

APPLE CARPLAY ULTRA EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW • Apple’s latest smartphone mirroring software adds a host of new features that mil life easier while driving - but it hasn't been universally welcomed. We take a closer look

The price is right • Anyone looking for a new, affordable electric family SUV should have these contenders from MG and Skoda on their shortlist. But where is your money best spent?

Masters tournament • The 2005 Volkswagen Golf CTI is still revered by fans. We put it up against the latest version to see what 20 years of progress has brought to its game

Some like it hot… • …but what about electric cars? We find out how much their ranges can be affected by extreme temperatures on a Spanish road trip

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ELECTRIC CAR AWARDS 2025 • Looking to buy a fully electric car or a plug-in hybrid? Well, there’s now a wide variety to suit all needs and budgets. To help you choose, we've named the year’s best options, both new and used

BMW X3 20 xDrive M Sport • Our time with this upmarket family SUV has emphasised the fact that driver enjoyment and family-friendly practicality can still go hand in...