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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S Match long-term test: electric estate is the perfect SUV alternative
Volkswagen ID.7 fleetwatch with E-5008

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S Match long-term test: electric estate is the perfect SUV alternative

Third fleetwatch: it may lack the drama, but the Volkswagen ID.7 quietly outclasses the big E-5008 SUV
Long-term tests
4 Aug 2025
40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches
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40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches

Mercedes’ CEO says his team will continue to look for gaps in the market: “If there’s a need, we’ll go for it”
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4 Aug 2025
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e twin test - front angled

BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown

Premium BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid estates lock horns. Is one loads better than the other?
Car group tests
2 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free
Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match front 3/4

New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free

Estate-only Passat eHybrid now comes with more kit as standard
News
30 Jul 2025
Vauxhall Astra Electric review
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Vauxhall Astra Electric review

All-electric Vauxhall Astra is stylish, well-equipped and now costs less to buy, but there are more talented alternatives out there
In-depth reviews
29 Jul 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate makes light work of commutes
BMW 530e Touring LT test - 530e and BMW M5

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate makes light work of commutes

Third fleetwatch: the BMW’s intuitive lighting and quiet powertrain prove ideal once the lights go out
Long-term tests
25 Jul 2025
New Subaru E-Outback due in 2026: an all-electric spin on the trusty rugged estate car
Subaru Trailseeker - show front

New Subaru E-Outback due in 2026: an all-electric spin on the trusty rugged estate car

Unveiled earlier this year as the Subaru Trailseeker, the electric SUV-cum-estate-car features permanent all-wheel-drive as standard
News
18 Jul 2025
Best estate cars to buy 2025
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Best estate cars to buy 2025

A good estate car delivers practicality, space and low running costs - here are the 10 best estates on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
8 Jul 2025
Estate Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Superb Estate
Estate Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Superb Estate

Estate Car of the Year 2025: Skoda Superb Estate

The Skoda Superb Estate is the 2025 Auto Express Estate Car of the Year with the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and Volkswagen Passat commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal
BMW M5 Touring - front action

Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal

The BMW M5 Touring is M car royalty, with a thoroughly impressive PHEV powertrain. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 June
News
29 Jun 2025
New electric Skoda Octavia will go on sale alongside combustion-powered options
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New electric Skoda Octavia will go on sale alongside combustion-powered options

The first electric version of Skoda's popular family car will be previewed by a concept later this year
News
25 Jun 2025
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
23 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Skoda Superb Estate - front cornering turning left

Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month

Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
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16 Jun 2025
Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep
Peugeot 308 Facelift - front

Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep

French brand’s alternative to the Volkswagen Golf is set for mild styling tweaks and powertrain upgrades later this year
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16 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
In-depth reviews
12 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: A Volkswagen Golf R Estate for less than a GTI
VW Golf R Estate - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: A Volkswagen Golf R Estate for less than a GTI

The Golf R Estate is one of the best performance estates around – and right now it’s criminally cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 June.
News
9 Jun 2025
Used Car Hunter: rugged off-road 4x4s for £25,000
Used car hunter - Off-road and 4x4 cars for under £25,000

Used Car Hunter: rugged off-road 4x4s for £25,000

Our Car Hunter has £25,000 to find a 4x4 estate or SUV that your dog will comfortably fit in
Features
28 May 2025
Skoda Superb automatic hatch long-term test: 21,000 miles of comfort and just the odd squeak
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Skoda Superb automatic hatch long-term test: 21,000 miles of comfort and just the odd squeak

Final report: family hatchback ticks all the boxes despite some minor issues
Long-term tests
28 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal
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Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal

The now estate-only Volkswagen Passat offers space and an upmarket image. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 May
News
19 May 2025
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
BYD Seal 06 DM-i Estate

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch

BYD looks set to introduce a new PHEV executive car to compete with BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb
News
19 May 2025
New Toyota bZ4X Touring off-road estate guns for the Subaru Outback
Toyota bZ4X Touring - front

New Toyota bZ4X Touring off-road estate guns for the Subaru Outback

It might have been a slow start, but Toyota’s EV offerings are growing in number and desirability
News
15 May 2025
BMW i5 Touring review
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BMW i5 Touring review

The electrified 5 Series Touring is a fine car with a wonderful cabin, but its range is compromised
In-depth reviews
14 May 2025
New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake almost loses its camouflage
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - front 3/4

New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake almost loses its camouflage

Fans of a sleek small estate rejoice, for the new generation CLA Shooting Brake is nearly here
News
14 May 2025
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New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate 2025 review: understated looks disguise its pace
Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate - front

New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate 2025 review: understated looks disguise its pace

The new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate is a competent all-rounder, with stylish looks, a premium finish and impressive performance
Road tests
13 May 2025
Audi A6 Avant e-tron review
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron review

There are flaws in terms of packaging, but the Audi A6 Avant e-tron’s dynamic performance and range are excellent
In-depth reviews
13 May 2025
Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs BMW i5 M60 Touring: fast EV estates face-off
Audi S6 Avant e-tron and BMW i5 Touring M60 - front tracking

Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs BMW i5 M60 Touring: fast EV estates face-off

A pair of blisteringly fast estate cars and two different electric powertrains, but can the new Audi S6 Avant e-tron topple BMW’s i5 M60 Touring?
Car group tests
10 May 2025
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer review
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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer review

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is a highly practical electric estate that majors on refinement and comfort
In-depth reviews
2 May 2025
Used Car Hunter: low-cost, automatic estate cars for £17,000
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Used Car Hunter: low-cost, automatic estate cars for £17,000

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £17,000 for a family-friendly car with an automatic gearbox. Here’s what we’ve found
Features
27 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Top-spec Audi A5 Avant and £3k of options at only £371 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Top-spec Audi A5 Avant and £3k of options at only £371 a month

The A5 Avant mixes great economy and a plush interior with serious kerb appeal. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 April
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25 Apr 2025
Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK
AUDI E5 Sportback on display at Shanghai Motor Show - front

Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK

First offering from the joint venture between Audi and SAIC will, very confusingly, be sold by new AUDI sub-brand
News
23 Apr 2025
New Subaru Outback has grown into an SUV
Subaru Outback New York - front

New Subaru Outback has grown into an SUV

The boxer engine and off-road focus has been retained despite the Outback’s new SUV look
News
23 Apr 2025
BMW M5 Touring review
BMW M5 Touring - front

BMW M5 Touring review

The new BMW M5 Touring isn’t the best M5 ever, but it’s the one that makes the most compelling package for owners and enthusiasts
In-depth reviews
15 Apr 2025
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
 Denza Z9GT - front tracking

New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights

The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
Road tests
11 Apr 2025
Used Car Hunter: comfy and reliable estate cars for £15,000
Car Hunter estates for 15k

Used Car Hunter: comfy and reliable estate cars for £15,000

Our Car Hunter has £15,000 for a safe, reliable and comfy estate car, so here are three options
Features
10 Apr 2025
Audi A6 Avant review
Audi A6 Avant - front

Audi A6 Avant review

Audi’s new premium executive estate has gone all ‘lifestyle’ with a very sleek new look, but it hasn't really come at the expense of practicality
In-depth reviews
8 Apr 2025