AutoTrader has announced this year's winners of their Prestigious Car Awards voted by over 148,000 UK car buyers. We decided to have a little look into the winners and provide our take on some of the makes and models that won awards this year.

Most Loved Car

AutoTrader announced their most loved car of 2021 was the Ford Puma. With huge selections of SUVs on the market, the Ford Puma beat over 70 contenders to take the top spot! We couldn't agree more that this model is a worthy winner. The Ford Puma has a range of innovative features designed to improve your driving pleasure. Such as Selectable Drive Modes and Ford Co-Pilot360; an impressive set of assistance technologies working together to help manage acceleration, braking, and even steering.

Best Car for New Drivers

A new driver needs a car that is hassle-free to drive and has affordable running costs. The Renault Zoe balances affordability with usability, with a capacity of 52 kWh, ZOE’s Z.E.50 battery lets you drive up to 245 miles (WLTP*) without needing a recharge.

Launch a navigation route, make calls safely via Bluetooth, configure your favourite radio stations and use your smartphone applications (Waze, Google Maps, or Spotify) directly from your vehicle screen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ compatibility.

Most Fun Car to Drive.

Thanks to some sleek design updates, the MINI Hatch is looking better than ever! Fog lights have been integrated for a simplified, modernised front and the large, extended grille gives it a sportier, even more, stand-out presence on the road! With a Twinpower Turbo engine, the new MINI Hatch doesn’t just deliver a sporty look, it packs a punch too, all while providing greater efficiency by cutting back on fuel consumption.

Best Car for Dog Owners.

The MG ZS is the top choice for dog owners, over the past 18 months over four-legged friends have been our best companions. Now travel restrictions have been eased, it’s time to take our best pals on some well-deserved adventures and the MG ZS is the car to take you. Abundant interior space is just one of the reasons this SUV is great for your four-legged pals. Loaded with technology, including a 10.1” colour touchscreen featuring Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay™, and Android Auto™ as standard and satellite navigation on their top-of-the-range Exclusive model, the ZS has more than enough tech to keep everyone entertained on every adventure. The MG ZS takes the top prize for its combination of affordability, practicality, and no-nonsense outdoorsy spirit.

Best Hybrid.

The BMW 330e has taken the top spot for the best hybrid against a panel of fierce competitors. Electric vehicles are the future and electrification is coming, but if you’re not ready to fully commit a hybrid is the perfect solution. The BMW 330e can cover more than 30 miles on electric power alone, with nearly 300 horsepower when combining the petrol engine and electric motors, and 0-62mph in less than 6 seconds. Wherever you're going you will get there quickly. The inside of the new 3 Series is loaded with sensational design details and innovations, these include the largest sunroof ever available on a BMW 3 Series Saloon, plush M Sport seats, and a dramatic Light Carpet to welcome you when getting in or out.

FOW your one-stop-shop...

With a huge range of makes and models in stock, we can find your next award-winning car, from the BMW 300d to the Mini Hatchback, FOW has you covered. Not only do we stock a huge range of makes and models, but we also have you covered with our RAC Extended Warranty. All of our cars are fully inspected by expert mechanics and are of the highest quality, but to cover you on a more long-term basis, we offer an Extended RAC Warranty which can be taken out on all makes and models. All vehicles come with a thirty-day warranty, but you can extend this cover up to 36 months, and with every RAC Warranty, you’ll receive 12 months complimentary breakdown cover, to find out more information speak to one of friendly our sales executives in-store or visit the ‘Our Products’ page on our website.

By Jade Walton

Marketing Assistant