UK Car of the Year

Renault 5 is UK Car of the Year winner for 2026

The electric Renault 5 E-Tech has added another award to its packed trophy cabinet, winning the coveted UK Car of the Year title.

UK Car of the Year 2026 contenders revealed

We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.

Kia EV3 is crowned UK Car of the Year 2025

Kia has won back-to-back UKCOTY titles, with the new electric EV3 impressing the judging panel in this year’s contest.

MG4 EV named UK Car of the Year 2023

The MG4 EV has taken top honours in the UK Car of the Year 2023 contest, ahead of the Dacia Jogger and Toyota GR86.

Toyota GR Yaris is 2021 UK Car of the Year

The performance GR Yaris has scooped the 2021 UK Car of the Year – edging out the regular Yaris supermini in the process