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The Best Renault Cars and SUVs for 2026

The Best Renault Cars and SUVs for 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

French car brand Renault is enjoying a renaissance at the moment thanks to brilliant and stylish new models such as the all-e...

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The Best Audi Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Audi Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Picking the best Audi is a bit like trying to choose your favourite track on a classic album; generally they're all good, but...

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The Best BYD Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best BYD Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

From compact city cars to sleek saloons and family-friendly SUVs, BYD’s line-up is expanding at a dizzying pace.

The Best Ford Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Ford Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Ford has long been a titan of the British car market, with models like the Fiesta and Focus being as common on our roads as a...

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The Best Kia Cars and SUVs 2026

The Best Kia Cars and SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

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

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The Best ULEZ-Compliant Diesel Cars for All Budgets

The Best ULEZ-Compliant Diesel Cars for All Budgets

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

If you’re labouring under the misapprehension that you can’t drive a diesel because you use a CAZ or the London ULEZ on a reg...

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The Best New and Used Convertibles to Buy in 2026

The Best New and Used Convertibles to Buy in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

These 12 delightful drop-tops show that there’s still plenty of options for fans of convertibles, despite a dramatic slowdown...

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The Best Used Luxury Saloons 2026

The Best Used Luxury Saloons 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Luxury saloons represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers’ abilities, but the second-hand market is scared of t...

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Best New Cars for New Drivers 2026

Best New Cars for New Drivers 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Just got shot of your L-plates and looking for your first set of wheels? Look no further. We've rounded up the best models fo...

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The Best Manual Cars in 2026

The Best Manual Cars in 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

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

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The Best Estate Cars Under £5,000 to Buy in 2026

The Best Estate Cars Under £5,000 to Buy in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Need a versatile family estate car for a modest budget? Here are our best cheap estate cars for under £5,000.

Best Used City Cars Under £10,000 in 2026

Best Used City Cars Under £10,000 in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

City cars are some of the cheapest cars out there, and you can get a real corker with a five-figure budget. Here are some of ...

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Best Cars with 3 Isofix Points 2026

Best Cars with 3 Isofix Points 2026

by David Motton | 17 July 2026

Looking for a car with three Isofix points? These models allow you to install at least three child seats safely and easily.

The Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2026

The Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

You don’t need to buy a dull car to have cheap car insurance. Here are some of the best cars that'll give you some of the low...

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The Best 7-Seater Hybrid Cars 2026

The Best 7-Seater Hybrid Cars 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Looking for the best 7-seater hybrid car? There are more than you might think to choose from, and our expert guide runs throu...

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Best 7-Seater Cars 2026

Best 7-Seater Cars 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

The best 7-seater cars offer space for a large family along with good driving dynamics and sometimes even some style. Here ar...

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The Best SUVs 2026

The Best SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

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

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The Best Electric SUVs 2026

The Best Electric SUVs 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

The market for electric SUVs has blossomed in recent years, but what are the models you should be considering? Our guide reve...

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The Best Small Automatic Cars 2026

The Best Small Automatic Cars 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

The best small automatic cars combine a compact size with a gearbox that takes much of the effort out of urban journeys.

The Best Company Cars to Lease in 2026

The Best Company Cars to Lease in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

If you're looking for a company car to lease to keep your Benefit-in-Kind tax bills low, then these are the models you should...

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The Best Electric Cars for Families 2026

The Best Electric Cars for Families 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

Which are the best electric family cars? Here's our guide to the top 10, each of which is practical and has a good battery ra...

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Best Used MPVs Under £10,000 in 2026

Best Used MPVs Under £10,000 in 2026

by The CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

If you’re after a car with lots of space for people and luggage MPVs are hard to beat. And you don't need to spend a fortune ...

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The Best City Cars Under £5k in 2026

The Best City Cars Under £5k in 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

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...

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The Best BMW SUVs for 2026

The Best BMW SUVs for 2026

by CarGurus Editorial Team | 17 July 2026

BMW's range of X cars - or SUVs, in other words - is wide and incredibly varied. Most of these models are very popular, but w...

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