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CarGurus: Our Most Popular Stories of 2019

December 23, 2019 by Chris Knapman

As 2019 draws to a close we thought it’d be fun to round up our 10 most popular stories of the year. From brand new Bentleys to old Skodas, and pickups trucks to Peugeot 205s, it’s certainly an eclectic mix…

Top 10 Used Tow Cars

Our towing expert David Motton scoured the used car market to find the best vehicles for towing. Whether you’ve got a caravan, a boat, or a horsebox, these are the cars you want to be considering.

Read the full story: Top 10 Used Tow Cars

£1,000 Wonders: Why Cheap Doesn’t Mean Terrible

One of our most popular stories in 2019 focused on how much – or rather how little – money you need to spend to get a good, serviceable car. The quality of the cars we found might just surprise you.

Read the full story: £1,000 Wonders: Why Cheap Doesn’t Mean Terrible

How the BMW 1M Defied the Market to Appreciate in Value

That cars depreciate in value as they got older is not surprising. But every now and then a model comes along to buck the trend and prove that you really can have your cake and eat it. Cars, indeed, like the brilliant BMW 1M…

Read the full story: How the BMW 1M Defied the Market

Were Old Skodas Really that Bad?

CarGurus contributor Alex Robbins wanted to understand if old Skodas really did deserve to have quite such a bad reputation. So he borrowed one for a few days to see what surprises it had in store.

Read the full story: Were Old Skodas Really that Bad?

Bentley Flying Spur Revealed – and Three Bargain Bentleys

As long as you can cope with what are likely to be very high running costs, used Bentleys can represent incredible value for money for the used car buyer. Which is why when Bentley revealed it’s all-new Flying Spur we thought it’d be the perfect opportunity to hit the CarGurus classifieds.

Read the full story: Bentley Flying Spur Revealed – and Three Bargain Bentleys you can Buy Today for a Fraction of the Price

60mpg for £600: Ultimate Economy Cars

Running a car on a shoestring budget requires not only a low purchase price but also supremely good fuel economy. In this guide Vicky Parrot picks out cars that fulfil precisely that brief.

Read the full story: 60mpg for £600 – Ultimate Economy Cars that Won’t Break the Bank

2020 Land Rover Defender: How to Update an Automotive Icon

It’s no huge surprise that one of our most popular stories of 2019 involved what was arguably the most important car to be revealed in 2019: the new Land Rover Defender. Find out what Dan Prosser had to say about this vital new car by following the link below.

Read the full story: 2020 Land Rover Defender – How to Update an Automotive Icon

Ford Ranger Raptor Review

While it might not be the most practical car to have been launched in 2019, the Ford Ranger Raptor still managed to capture the attention of readers. We reviewed it on our blog and on video, so sit back, relax… and try to figure out where on Earth you’d park it.

Read the full story: Ford Ranger Raptor Review

20 Years of the Audi A2

It might not be flashy, but the Audi A2 is certainly one of the more interesting small cars to emerge from the modern car industry. Which is precisely why we decided to mark 20 years since it went into production with our own story and video about this amazing aluminium supermini.

Read the full story: Automotive Anniversary: 20 Years of the Audi A2

Evolution of the Warm Hatch: From Peugeot 205 XS to VW Up GTI

Our ‘evolution of’ series included super saloons, hot hatches and fast estate cars, but it was the topic of warm hatches that proved most popular. Let Dan Prosser guide you through this most enticing class of car, kicking off with the brilliant Peugeot 205 XS.

Read the full story: Evolution of the Warm Hatch – from Peugeot 205 XS to VW Up GTI

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Filed Under: Featured Story, News Tagged With: Bentley, Ford, Land Rover, Peugeot, Skoda, Tow car, Volkswagen

About Chris Knapman

Chris Knapman is the Editor for CarGurus UK. He oversees a range of content including news, car reviews and buying advice, and has previously written for The Daily Telegraph, What Car?, Autocar, Auto Express, and Goodwood Road and Racing.

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