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The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
What's the BEST motor to own in the UK? Thousands of car owners reveal top choice rated for space, safety, value & more
THOUSANDS of new car owners across the country have taken part in a survey to help determine the best motor money can buy in 2025. Advertisement 5 The luxury Mercedes GLE SUV tops the Driver Power survey with a 92.24% score, excelling in driving pleasure, safety and overall quality 5 Owners rave about its luxurious interior, advanced tech and smooth ride 5 Seen as an all-rounder, the Vauxhall Grandland secures second place with a spacious interior and great value 5 Ranking third, the Astra impresses with its smooth ride, advanced tech and timeless style Credit: PA 5 Rising to fourth place, the Kuga scores high for safety, practicality and versatile boot space Driver Power , which is the Carwow Group's flagship research study, asked thousands of new car owners to share their thoughts and real-life experiences of the vehicles they newly bought. They're asked to judge their motor's reliability, interior space, safety features , value-for-money and driving experience, in a bid to help car experts determine which set of wheels offers owners the ultimate satisfaction. Last year, the winner was the delightful Dacia Duster - championed for being roomy, well-built and great value for money. This year's winner, though, was the classy Mercedes GLE - which topped the tables across six categories, including driving pleasure and overall quality. Advertisement Read more Motors News The GLE reached a score of 92.24% overall, scoring highly across the board apart from in the economy and running costs category, where satisfaction with fuel economy sinks to 43rd place. If you want to run this car, you may need deep pockets. However, the GLE's key wins included driving pleasure, safety attributes, climate, audio and sat-nav function, as well as overall quality. Its exterior style, sat-nav and the balance of digital and touchscreen controls were all highly rated by owners, too. Advertisement Most read in Motors Breaking Exclusive Owners said: 'The GLE's luxurious interior, smooth ride, and advanced tech make it a joy to drive, but it's roomy enough for family and luggage. 'Its powerful engine, spacious cabin, and sleek design blend comfort with performance perfectly.' Vauxhall Mokka hybrid is a smarter, greener & better equipped version of old motor… but small detail really lets it down Coming in just behind the GLE was the Vauxhall Grandland with a score of 90.55% - topping one category and taking second place in five others. Indeed, it failed to score outside of the top 10 in any of the categories, proving to be an excellent all rounder. Advertisement 'It is high off the ground, with plenty of room inside,' said an owner. 'Quiet and comfortable on long journeys, and the boot is amazing. 'I like absolutely everything; it's comfortable, easy to use and I look forward to driving it. It's good value, too.' Another Vauxhall – the most recent Astra - came in third place with a score of 89.97%, racking up six category 'top fives' - including first place in the ride and handling category. Advertisement For generations, the Astra has been one of Britain's favourite family cars, with the latest iteration adored for its ride and handling, through to ride quality and road handling. Owners also love the exterior style, ranking it third, while front seat comfort is fourth and interior style sixth. An owner said: 'It is smooth, quiet, very comfortable, it has an impressive range of driver assistance technology and it looks stunning, even after three years and 50,000 miles.' Despite the Ford Puma continuing to enjoy a run as the nation's best-selling car, in fourth place is another Ford - the Kuga - which has risen six places since last year after scoring highly for safety, practicality and interior - notably for boot space and seating versatility. Advertisement The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has also gone up by five places to rank fifth, thanks to especially good scores for infotainment and value for money. One owner said: 'I like the luxurious interior and the smooth ride, the advanced safety features, the strong performance and the elegant design.' Talking about the results, Paul Barker, editor of Auto Express, said: "Driver Power is Carwow Group's leading car ownership survey, brought to life by Auto Express. 'It reveals what owners genuinely think - and how they feel - about their cars. Advertisement 'That unique perspective gives unrivalled insight into what prospective customers can expect, and tells manufacturers exactly what their own customers think of the cars they sell. "From running costs to quality and infotainment, we get the views of people living with these cars day-to-day, and the results show the cars that offer the best chance of a very satisfying ownership experience." Driver Power Survey top 25 cars of 2025 Mercedes GLE - 92.24% Vauxhall Grandland - 90.55% Vauxhall Astra - 89.97% Ford Kuga - 88.69% Mercedes C Class - 88.31% Vauxhall Crossland - 88.25% BMW 4 Series - 88.19% Citroen C5 Aircross - 88.15% Dacia Duster - 88.04% BMW 2 Series Coupe - 87.91% Mercedes A Class - 87.87% Citroen C3 - 87.52% Hyundai Tucson - 87.45% Honda Jazz - 87.06% Tesla Model Y - 86.70% Peugeot 3008 - 86.52% BMW 1 Series - 86.21% Vauxhall Mokka - 85.81% Honda Civic - 85.76% Honda CR V - 85.60% MG HS - 85.58% Audi A5 - 85.50% Toyota Corolla - 85.37% BMW 3 Series - 85.29% Tesla Model 3 - 85.24%
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carwow appoints Jeremiah Crider as CFO
Carwow Group has named Jeremiah Crider as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), tasked with strengthening financial operations and supporting the company's ongoing expansion. Based in London, Crider will report to Chief Executive Officer John Veichmanis. Crider joins from Securitas, where he was European CFO, leading a finance team of 200 across the region. Prior to that, he spent three years at Deliveroo, most recently as VP of Finance for Marketplace & Technology Functions, where he played a key role in scaling the business pre- and post-IPO. He began his career with 14 years at Walmart. His appointment follows a $52 million investment in Carwow in the second half of 2024, led by Bessemer Venture Partners alongside existing investors Accel, Balderton, Episode 1, and Vitruvian Partners. The funding has accelerated the company's expansion plans in the UK and internationally. In the same period, Carwow's revenues grew by 55%, with nearly £1.8 billion worth of cars listed in its online auctions in 2024. Crider said: 'I'm very excited to be joining as CFO at such a pivotal time for the Carwow Group. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work with talented teams across Europe, and I look forward to helping drive the next phase of growth across the UK, Germany, and Spain.' Veichmanis added: 'With a strong track record in dynamic, globally scaled businesses, Jeremiah brings outstanding financial leadership capabilities to the Group. His expertise will be invaluable as we strengthen our position as the online destination for car changing.' "Carwow appoints Jeremiah Crider as CFO" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
