Italian Legends Reborn JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina Unveil Limited-Edition Sports Car

Italian Legends Reborn JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina Unveil Limited-Edition Sports Car

An Italian racing team and legendary design firm join forces to revive a classic sports car
Tesla’s New Budget Model Y Revealed Without Key Features

Tesla’s New Budget Model Y Revealed Without Key Features

No word on what the new Model Y will (or, rather, won't) feature.
Tesla Eyes Comeback With Affordable Model Y-Inspired EV Amid Revenue Slump

Tesla Eyes Comeback With Affordable Model Y-Inspired EV Amid Revenue Slump

That silence is the disappointment of countless Tesla fans hoping for something new
Overloaded with Moose Meat: The Surprising Cause Behind the 2023 Alaska Plane Crash

Overloaded with Moose Meat: The Surprising Cause Behind the 2023 Alaska Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board concluded its investigation into the crash and believes it knows why the plane crashed - it was overloaded with moose meat.
Tesla Robotaxi Ambitions Soar as Musk Promises Rapid Expansion Despite Safety Concerns

Tesla Robotaxi Ambitions Soar as Musk Promises Rapid Expansion Despite Safety Concerns

The world’s richest man continues to hype Tesla’s driver assistance features, just as he has for the past decade
Next-Gen Supra Set for 2027 with Toyota Turbo Hybrid Power

Next-Gen Supra Set for 2027 with Toyota Turbo Hybrid Power

The sixth-generation model is expected to come sometime in 2027, and powered by a Toyota-built turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four hybrid.
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Ride-Hailing Gets Safer for Women With New Female-Only Driver Option

Ride-Hailing Gets Safer for Women With New Female-Only Driver Option

Female drivers and riders will soon be able to request to be paired with other women
SoCal-Inspired Corvette Concept Unveils Removable Canopy for Ultimate Open-Air Thrills

SoCal-Inspired Corvette Concept Unveils Removable Canopy for Ultimate Open-Air Thrills

Its single-piece canopy is hinged at the front and the upper shell can be removed, transforming it into an "open-air track car."
Top Family Cars in the UK for Comfort, Practicality, and Everyday Adventures

Top Family Cars in the UK for Comfort, Practicality, and Everyday Adventures

Autocar top ten best family cars From large SUVs to practical hatchbacks, family cars aren't tied to any particular segment. We reveal the very best

What’s the best family car? Answering that definitively is almost impossible, even for a title that has been steeped in all things automotive for almost 130 years. 

The best family cars combine a handful of characteristics, including comfort, build quality and practicality, with enough flexibility for both long road trips and quick runs to the shops. 

Whether you're a new parent juggling work or someone who's constantly hauling kids and their seemingly endless piles of stuff, there are several cars out there that fit the 'family wagon' bill.

Our top pick? The BMW 3 Series Touring. This estate shines with its all-around capabilities, hitting all the high notes of a family car with its practicality, fun-to-drive feel and seriously impressive plug-in hybrid option.

But there are many other options well worth considering, from SUVs to estates to saloons. Read on to find out the best family cars you can get in the UK.