Best cars 2024
Looking for the best cars to buy? Here’s where you’ll find our recommendations in all shapes and sizes. Cars come to fit everyone, and what we know is that most now achieve a very high standard across the board. But what are the absolute best ones out there?
The Parkers team thoroughly tests hundreds of cars every year – from city slickers to luxury cruisers – all of which are compared with their rivals, so we always know which are the best options for you to buy. We take seriously how we test cars and these lists are the result of this painstaking process of reviewing.
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The best seven-seater cars on sale today – space, style and desirabilityThere are times when squeezing a large family into a chunky five-seater no longer works. Leaving luggage, or children, at home will most likely get you a telling off, which... -
Parkers top buys 2025 - the 13 best cars for your money right nowLooking for the automotive top buys 2025? You’ve come to the right place. Cars come in all shapes and sizes, and what we know is that most now achieve a... -
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Best hybrid and electric sports cars in 2024The best hybrid and electric sports cars could well be the best of both worlds. Why? There’s a misconception that sports cars can’t be eco-friendly – a sort of urban... -
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Best hatchbacks to buy in 2024 - what are our most recommended small family cars right now?It’s not that long ago that hatchbacks seemed to be the default family car. With their compact dimensions, practical load area and useful space inside, they proved perfect for those... -
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Best cheap cars | Cheapest new cars on sale in 2024Once upon a time not so long ago, the cheapest new cars in the UK were knocked up in badly run factories out of poor-quality materials, and usually by a... -
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Best cheap fast cars - the Top 10 fun-driving, affordable, new cars guaranteed to make you grinNo new car (especially a fast one) is cheap to buy these days. However, we might have found a way to work the system. If you lease your next car... -
The top 10 best coupes to buy in 2024In the early 2000s, almost every manufacturer had a coupe car in their line-up. We’re not talking about rakishly rooved SUVs such as the BMW X6 or five-door ‘coupes’ like... -
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Best used hybrid cars 2024Making the switch to electric motoring is daunting, not least because used EVs are so expensive. With that in mind, you might want to consider buying a hybrid car instead.... -
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Best first cars for new drivers in 2024After all the trials, tribulations and many long hours of practice to pass your driving test, a stamp of approval from your examiner means only one thing – time to... -
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The best affordable convertible cars 2024We’re incredibly fond of convertible cars in the UK. Along with the Germans, we buy more than any other nation in Europe – which makes perfect sense. If you live... -
Best self-charging hybrid cars 2024Self-charging hybrid cars are a great interim solution for those who can’t make an electric car suit their lifestyle yet. They blend the convenience of a petrol car with the... -
Best new cars coming soon: these are the future cars really worth waiting for in 2024 - and beyondThinking about buying a new car in 2024 or 2025? Well, while we’ve already got plenty to recommend in our best new cars list, there are also lots of entirely... -
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The top 10 best small cars to buy in 2024Most of us have owned a small car at some point. Whether you’ve just passed your test, need something for the urban grind or are just looking to cut costs,...
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Parkers top buys 2025 - the 13 best cars for your money right nowLooking for the automotive top buys 2025? You’ve come to the right place. Cars come in all shapes and sizes, and what we know is that most now achieve a...
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