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Ben Custard

Ben is one of our content editors, helping to keep our news, reviews and guides updated and accurate. After finishing his Journalism degree in 2017, he wrote for a string of car websites including this one. In January 2019 he joined the team full-time, and won a ‘rising star’ industry award a year later. He’s keen on hot hatches, estate cars and obscure Japanese cars, and usually works remotely with the Gloucestershire countryside as a backdrop.

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Electric cars

Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: rivals comparison

The Porsche Taycan is the closest rival to the Tesla Model S but which of these fast, luxurious, electric cars is the best?

19 Apr 2021

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Hot hatches

Best hot hatchbacks

The best hot hatchbacks offer sports car thrills and performance with everyday usability and practicality for a reasonable price.

16 Apr 2021

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Audi

What are Audi TFSI petrol engines?

We explain all you need to know about Audi TFSI engines

16 Apr 2021

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Best cars

The UK's top 10 best-selling cars

Here we analyse the trends in new car buying patterns and give you a run down of the most popular cars in the UK

13 Apr 2021

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Volkswagen up!

Volkswagen up! hatchback review

"Low running costs, good build quality and an easy driving experience make the Volkswagen up! an excellent city-car choice"

12 Apr 2021

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Volkswagen up!

Volkswagen up! owner reviews

"Low running costs, good build quality and an easy driving experience make the Volkswagen up! an excellent city-car choice"

12 Apr 2021

The iDrive infotainment system is controlled via this rotary dial on the centre console

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BMW

BMW iDrive explained: what is it and how does it work?

The BMW iDrive 8 system is the most advanced yet. Here’s a rundown of what the latest iDrive upgrade offers and how it’s been improved

8 Apr 2021

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Renault Megane

New electric Renault Megane arriving soon

New Renault Megane crossover previewed in exclusive images

1 Apr 2021

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Lexus

New 2021 electric Lexus LF-Z revealed

Bold concept car previews next-generation Lexus models

30 Mar 2021

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Volkswagen

New Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale in UK in late 2021

Coupe version of Volkswagen T-Cross set for launch in summer

30 Mar 2021

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Kia

2021 Kia EV6 electric car now on sale

Prices start from £40,895; Kia EV6 GT model does 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds

30 Mar 2021

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Vauxhall Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka: old vs new

The new Vauxhall Mokka shares its name with its predecessor but little else. Should it be on your SUV shortlist?

26 Mar 2021

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Ford Mondeo

Ford Mondeo to be discontinued in 2022

Poor sales spell end of the road for Ford’s large family car in March next year

25 Mar 2021

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Audi RS3

2021 Audi RS3 hatchback and saloon getting closer to launch

Next-generation Audi RS3 hot hatchback will have more power to take on 415bhp Mercedes-AMG A45 S

24 Mar 2021

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Kia e-Niro

New sub-£35k Kia e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range launched

Kia launches new e-Niro spec that sneaks under the new plug-in car grant threshold

24 Mar 2021

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Volkswagen Golf R Estate

2021 Volkswagen Golf R estate on the way

Uncamouflaged VW Golf R estate spotted testing before it launches later this year

23 Mar 2021

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Electric cars

New SEAT “urban EV” to launch in 2025

New electric model is part of firm’s plans to build half a million EVs a year for the VW Group

23 Mar 2021

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Tips and advice

Best car dehumidifiers

If your car steams up easily, get rid of the condensation with a car dehumidifier

19 Mar 2021

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Small SUVs

Ford Puma vs Renault Captur - rivals comparison

Both these cars are worth considering if you want a small SUV but which is best?

19 Mar 2021

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Audi RS6 Avant estate

Audi RS ‘Audi Sport Nogaro Edition’ models unveiled

Only 25 special-edition versions of selected Audi RS models will be built

18 Mar 2021

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Car buying

UK plug-in car grant cut to £2,500 for electric cars

UK government reduces electric car grant again

18 Mar 2021

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Tips and advice

Plug-in car grant: a complete guide

The PiCG has been extended until 2022/23 but is now less than it was before

18 Mar 2021

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Peugeot 308 hatchback

New 2021 Peugeot 308 unveiled

Next-generation Peugeot 308 has two plug-in hybrid options and a hi-tech interior

18 Mar 2021

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MINI Countryman

Last petrol MINI to be launched in 2025

MINI’s UK range will be completely electric by the end of the decade

17 Mar 2021

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BMW

New BMW i4 styling revealed

New electric BMW i4 will rival Tesla Model 3 and claims official range of 367 miles

17 Mar 2021

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Toyota Aygo

New 2022 Toyota Aygo to transform into a mini SUV

Toyota Aygo X Prologue concept previews next-generation Kia Picanto rival

17 Mar 2021

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Nissan Qashqai SUV

New hybrid Nissan Qashqai: prices and PCP deals revealed

2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Edition starts at £29,270; more affordable versions due later

16 Mar 2021

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Ford Mustang

Orders open for Ford Mustang Mach 1 limited edition

Ford claims 454bhp Mach 1 is the best-handling Mustang ever to reach Europe

15 Mar 2021

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Citroën C3 Aircross

New 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross facelift now on sale

Citroen’s updated crossover stands out thanks to extra SUV styling cues

15 Mar 2021

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Mercedes SL

New 2021 Mercedes SL AMG will have four-wheel drive

Next-generation Mercedes SL roadster seen in camouflage again

12 Mar 2021

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Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback

Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new

How does the new Mk8 Golf GTI compare with the previous model?

12 Mar 2021

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Hyundai Tucson

New Hyundai Tucson SUV: plug-in hybrid starts from £39,330

The all-new Hyundai Tucson has radical styling and three hybrid options

11 Mar 2021

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SsangYong Rexton

New SsangYong Rexton SUV launched

SsangYong’s full-size SUV can tow 3,500kg and is a rival to the Kia Sorento

10 Mar 2021

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News

Best new cars coming in 2021

What can you expect to see in showrooms this year? Our guide reveals all

10 Mar 2021

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Ford Fiesta

New 2021 Ford Fiesta spotted for the first time

Ford Fiesta will get facelift inspired by new Puma SUV

9 Mar 2021

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Ford

Ford set to launch ‘mini Mustang Mach-E’ electric SUV in 2023

Ford’s smaller electric SUV will be based on VW underpinnings

5 Mar 2021

Ben Custard

Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: rivals comparison

Best hot hatchbacks

What are Audi TFSI petrol engines?

The UK's top 10 best-selling cars

Volkswagen up! hatchback review

Volkswagen up! owner reviews

BMW iDrive explained: what is it and how does it work?

New electric Renault Megane arriving soon

New 2021 electric Lexus LF-Z revealed

New Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale in UK in late 2021

2021 Kia EV6 electric car now on sale

Vauxhall Mokka: old vs new

Ford Mondeo to be discontinued in 2022

2021 Audi RS3 hatchback and saloon getting closer to launch

New sub-£35k Kia e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range launched

2021 Volkswagen Golf R estate on the way

New SEAT “urban EV” to launch in 2025

Best car dehumidifiers

Ford Puma vs Renault Captur - rivals comparison

Audi RS ‘Audi Sport Nogaro Edition’ models unveiled

UK plug-in car grant cut to £2,500 for electric cars

Plug-in car grant: a complete guide

New 2021 Peugeot 308 unveiled

Last petrol MINI to be launched in 2025

New BMW i4 styling revealed

New 2022 Toyota Aygo to transform into a mini SUV

New hybrid Nissan Qashqai: prices and PCP deals revealed

Orders open for Ford Mustang Mach 1 limited edition

New 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross facelift now on sale

New 2021 Mercedes SL AMG will have four-wheel drive

Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new

New Hyundai Tucson SUV: plug-in hybrid starts from £39,330

New SsangYong Rexton SUV launched

Best new cars coming in 2021

New 2021 Ford Fiesta spotted for the first time

Ford set to launch ‘mini Mustang Mach-E’ electric SUV in 2023

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