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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Best car for new drivers revealed as budget-friendly classic knocking premium motor off top spot
The best cars of 2025 voted by the public have been revealed RIDE ON Best car for new drivers revealed as budget-friendly classic knocking premium motor off top spot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE best car for new drivers has been revealed, taking the esteemed title away from the much loved Audi A1. Autotrader's annual Drivers' Choice Awards have crowned the Volkswagen Golf the best car for new drivers, declaring it 'cost-effective, fuel-efficient and easy to drive.' Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The VW Golf has been crowned the best motor for new drivers Credit: Supplied 4 The Golf has been praised for its good value, safety, and stylish look Credit: Getty With the Audi A1 coming in at second place, the Golf has been praised as a multi-generational classic car which still has a lot to offer. The BMW1 Series also narrowly missed the top spot, but by offering premium quality, plenty of space, a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and low running costs, the Golf has a lot of appeal to new drivers. Autotrader's Editorial Director Erin Baker, said: 'The Golf continues to prove its timeless versatility. 'It's the car of voice for new drivers looking for a fun, dependable set of first-time wheels that won't break the budget.' The starting price of a new VW Golf is roughly £28,000, however they can be bought second hand for under £5,000. Beyond the Golf and Audi A1, other cars that have been proven popular among new drivers include the Skoda Fabia, the Kia Picanto and the Renault Clio. This year, over 225,000 people voted in the Driver's Choice Awards. Autotrader explained that each year they ask car owners to share what their car is like to live with to find out what the best new cars on sale today really are. Among the other motors recognised as the best to buy in 2025 were Kia's EV3, which was awarded the prestigious title of New Car of the Year, and the BMW I4, which was crowned Best Car for Families. Voters elected the Omoda 5 for Best Value Car, the Land Rover Defender 110 took the cake for Most Loved Car, and the Porsche Macan was chosen for the Most Fun Car to Drive. New Nissan Leaf tested - it's bigger, better and goes further In terms of the best brands in the business, Lexus was declared most reliable, Dacia was crowned the best value, and BYD was awarded the most loved. 4 The Audi A1 has been knocked off of the top spot Credit:
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Best car for new drivers revealed as budget-friendly classic knocking premium motor off top spot
THE best car for new drivers has been revealed, taking the esteemed title away from the much loved Audi A1. Advertisement 4 The VW Golf has been crowned the best motor for new drivers Credit: Supplied 4 The Golf has been praised for its good value, safety, and stylish look Credit: Getty With the The BMW1 Series also narrowly missed the top spot, but by offering premium quality, plenty of space, a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and low running costs, the Golf has a lot of appeal to Autotrader's Editorial Director Erin Baker, said: 'The Golf continues to prove its timeless versatility. 'It's the car of voice for new drivers looking for a fun, dependable set of first-time wheels that won't break the budget.' Advertisement Motors news The starting price of a new VW Golf is roughly £28,000, however they can be bought second hand for under £5,000. Beyond the Golf and Audi A1, other cars that have been proven popular among new drivers include the This year, over 225,000 people voted in the Driver's Choice Awards. Autotrader explained that each year they ask car owners to share what their car is like to live with to find out what the Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Among the other motors recognised as the best to buy in 2025 were Kia's EV3, which was awarded the prestigious title of New Car of the Year, and the BMW I4, which was crowned Best Car for Families. Voters elected the Omoda 5 for Best Value Car, the Land Rover Defender 110 took the cake for Most Loved Car, and the Porsche Macan was chosen for the Most Fun Car to Drive. New Nissan Leaf tested - it's bigger, better and goes further In terms of the best brands in the business, Lexus was declared most reliable, Dacia was crowned the best value, and BYD was awarded the most loved. 4 The Audi A1 has been knocked off of the top spot Credit: Advertisement 4 The Golf has been dubbed reliable and very safe for new drivers Credit: Getty
BreakingNews.ie
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Rory McIlroy trails by two as Scottie Scheffler holds share of lead
Rory McIlroy made an impressive start to the Travelers Championship to sit two shots off the lead before world number one Scottie Scheffler later laid down a marker to defend his title in Connecticut. Masters champion McIlroy had finished tied for 19th at the US Open over a punishing Oakmont course – but ended the weekend on a positive following a three-under-par final round, which was the joint best of the day. Advertisement The Northern Irishman – who saw his driver ruled as 'non-conforming' ahead of last month's PGA Championship before then missing the cut at the Canadian Open – had been looking to build some momentum at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell as focus turns towards the Open at Royal Portrush. Rory McIlroy made an impressive start in Cromwell (Jessica Hill/AP) World number two McIlroy landed a birdie at the second and then sank two more ahead of the turn at the final PGA Tour Signature Event of 2025. After picking up another couple, a further birdie at the 17th – from the best part of 30 feet having hit a fine recovery shot out of the rough and over the water onto the green – saw him finish six under with 64 to sit in a tie for second, two shots behind early clubhouse leader Austin Eckroat. American Eckroat hit a fine eight-under round, which included an eagle at the par-three 13th and a sixth birdie at the 18th. Advertisement Scottie joins Eckroat atop the leaderboard with a 62 (-8) of his own!👏 — TravelersChamp (@TravelersChamp) June 19, 2025 Scheffler was one of the late starters paired alongside newly-crowned US Open champion JJ Spaun – who unlike his playing partner endured a perhaps expected tough round to finish three-over following successive bogeys on the closing two holes. There was, though, no such trouble for Scheffler, who never looked back after three birdies from the opening four holes. The American – who landed a third major title with the PGA Championship crown at Quail Hollow during May – then picked up an eagle on the 13th and another birdie at 15, before a bogey at the 17th was the only blemish on his eight-under 62. McIlroy's playing partner Keegan Bradley is also at six-under, having dropped a shot at the 12th, alongside Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion. Advertisement Out of position? Not for Rory McIlroy. He is 6-under @TravelersChamp 👀 📺 @PGATOURLIVE on ESPN+ — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 19, 2025 'Overall it was a good start to the tournament, and I think when you're in a two-ball like that and we can sort of feed off one another a little bit too, that's nice as well,' McIlroy said after his opening round. 'I just want to see some good golf and see some better shots. I think if you concentrate on that and you are concentrating on your quality of golf and concentrating on just trying to play to the best of your ability, the result will take care of itself. 'There's no point in thinking about the result right now. I'm just trying to play as good as I can and make good swings, and if I do that enough, more than likely I'll find myself in a position to have a chance to win.' England's Tommy Fleetwood carded a first round of 66 to sit in a group tied for sixth. Advertisement Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, runner-up at Oakmont on Sunday, finished one over following a double-bogey six on the 17th. Jordan Spieth WD during the first round of the Travelers Championship with a neck/upper back injury. — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) June 19, 2025 Jordan Spieth withdrew during his first round because of a neck/upper back injury. 'I may have just slept wrong and then something came along. I don't know what caused it,' he said. 'I think it was just a random one-off that unfortunately got worse and bad enough on a Thursday that I didn't feel like I could continue.' Advertisement
Japan Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Japan Times
Wyndham Clark apologizes for damaging lockers at Oakmont at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark delivered an apology Thursday for damaging Oakmont Country Club lockers in anger last week at the U.S. Open. Clark missed the cut at the third major championship of the season, going 74-74 (8-over par) through two rounds. On Saturday, social media posts from golf podcaster Todd "Tron Carter" Schuster of "No Laying Up" showed photos he obtained from the Oakmont locker room. Two of the lockers' doors were seriously damaged, with Schuster connecting it to Clark. Oakmont officials later confirmed Clark's locker had received damage. Clark was asked about the incident at the Travelers Championship after he opened with a 6-under 64 on Thursday. "Yeah, I mean, I've had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows," Clark said. "I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened." "But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and kind of focus on the rest of this year and things that come up. I still want to try to make the Ryder Cup team. I still am on the outside looking in for the FedEx Cup. So I'm starting to move on and focus on those things." Clark did not comment further on the matter. It was not known whether he had apologized directly to Oakmont. It was the second straight major where Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had to apologize for aggressive behavior. At the PGA Championship in May, following a poor drive, Clark threw his driver toward the back of the tee box. It crashed into signage with a volunteer standing nearby, and the head of the club snapped off.
Fox News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Wyndham Clark admits he 'made a mistake,' expresses regret over US Open locker room tirade
Wyndham Clark's frustration about missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open boiled over in the locker room. Clark and other top pro golfers had a rough go at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. The course's notoriously challenging conditions prompted Clark to unleash his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse. On Thursday, the 2023 U.S. Open champion addressed his actions. "Yeah, I mean, I've had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened," Clark said Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut when asked to comment on what transpired in the Oakmont locker room. "But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA and kind of focus on the rest of the year and things that come up." A photo surfaced on social media last week showing damaged doors of multiple lockers. J.J. Spaun, this year's U.S. Open winner, finished the tournament at 1-under par. No other competitor managed to finish under par after 72 holes. While Clark has experienced some special moments in his career, the 31-year-old's last nine months have largely been disappointing. He had just one top 10 finish during that span and dropped to No. 27 in golf's world rankings. Clark ended the opening round at the Travelers Championship on Thursday with a 64. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
