Car of the Year 2021 shortlist announced
Seven cars remain in the running for the prize that all manufacturers covet, with the winner to be revealed at the start of March

Seven cars remain in the running for the prize that all manufacturers covet, with the winner to be revealed at the start of March
The addition of electric power to a petrol engine transforms this large, comfortable saloon from good-value family favourite to class leader
We've raved about the Czech firm's value-for-money cars for many years – but the latest Octavia also has superior quality and ability
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These dependable budget estates could be just the thing for a family holiday in the UK or even farther afield as we emerge from lockdown