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01.03.2016
The Mazda MX-5 has emerged as the overall winner at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016, which are supported by Cox Automotive – whose UK brands include Manheim and Motors.co.uk. Having triumphed in the Best Open Top Car of the Year category, the latest generation of the world’s best-selling sports car beat [...]
27.02.2015
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car has been crowned UK Car of the Year for 2015. Having fought off stiff competition to the title of Performance Car of the Year, the four-seat technological tour de force also won the overall vote. Launched in 2014, the UK Car of the Year Awards are judged by [...]
They’ve driven them, and voted for them. Now find out what the UK Car of the Year Awards judges have to say about this year’s triumphant vehicles. City Car of the Year: Renault Twingo “Compact on the outside and big on the inside, the Twingo uses clever packaging to be a simple, stylish supermini.” Alisdair [...]
28.02.2014
The panel of judges on the UK Car of the Year Awards 2014 are not expected to drive every single model that is released within a given 12-month period, but each has an extensive knowledge of the different sectors. As a result they are in a position to decide which models stand out from [...]
The BMW i3 has lifted the top prize at the first-ever UK Car of the Year Awards. It triumphed in the Best Supermini category before the new BMW went on to scoop the title of UK Car of the Year 2014. The awards, which include 11 categories and one overall prize, are voted [...]
27.02.2014
What is it? The latest Skoda Octavia applies all of the same thinking of previous generation models but adds in a newfound boldness to create a family car of outstanding ability. What’s it like? It’s said it takes three generations to breed a gentleman and, if that’s the case, the new Skoda Octavia has finally [...]
The winners of the all-new UK Car of the Year Awards will be announced on 28 February. Eleven categories and one overall victor are decided by a 27-strong panel of the most respected motoring journalists in the UK. Each is an expert in their field, to ensure UK consumers get the best advice possible, whichever [...]
What is it? The BMW 5 Series is the consummate large executive saloon and revisions to the engine line-up and a mild facelift keep it at the front of this hugely talented pack. Lower emissions make it even more appealing to company drivers and everyone will appreciate its sublime driving manners. What’s it like? You [...]
What is it? The latest edition of Mercedes-Benz’ flagship model. The new S-Class has sought to raise the bar in every area, and is designed to be as much of an experience in the back as it is from the driver’s seat. There are also now more options when it comes to alternative powertrains, the [...]
26.02.2014
What is it? There is always a price to pay for your pleasure and with the Range Rover it’s fuel economy. Or it was until the arrival of the Hybrid model. The Range Rover Hybrid is the first diesel-electric hybrid in its class and comes with the promise of 44.1mpg average economy. What’s it like? [...]