Thinking about getting yourself a new set of wheels this year but unsure which cars are the best, According to a panel of 27 seasoned motoring journalists, these 13 cars are the top choices in each of their categories. All the vehicles listed are relative newcomers to the market and have received glowing reports by those granted first access. Just one of them will be crowned UK Car of the Year next month - which car would get your vote,

Class of 2018: These are six of the best cars across 13 categories as voted for by a group of motoring journalists. The UK Car of the Year Awards is now in its sixth year and casts a vote on which vehicles making their full-year debuts standout as the pick of the crop.

A shortlist of vehicles across 13 different categories has been whittled down to one winner in each segment. Who is buying Britain's electric cars, The Ibiza launched fairly early in 2017 but was voted the best supermini for this year, even against some familiar rivals. Chiefly the Ford Fiesta, which was the best-selling car in the UK for the ninth consecutive year last term.

The seventh generation Golf is a cracker. In 2017 Volkswagen gave the Golf a mild facelift and tweaked the range. That means it's more accomplished than ever and remains one of the most practical family hatchbacks on the market. Think this jacked up Peugeot looks wacky from the outside, The inside is more impressive and is laden with plenty of tech and gadgets. With lots of interior space and a classy, durable cabin, it was voted the best for family-car buyers. The new 5 Series is an impressive beast and has taken another step up in terms of luxury.

But BMW has had to up its game - Mercedes is now the nation's favourite premium badge, which is likely to ruffle some feathers in Bavaria, and Britons feeling home loyalty also have Jaguar's XF to choose from. The eighth generation Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived last year. For the best part of half a million pounds, this should be the best luxury car you can buy. Phantom VIII arrived from Rolls-Royce's Goodwood headquarters last October and we were impressed by the whisper quiet drive - especially considering there is a howling 6.75-litre V12 engine under the bonnet.

…he's a cold-hearted murderer. Billy Ray Turner is a 47-year-old landscaper. He took care of Sherra Wright's lawn and was also a deacon at her church. But they may not have known that Turner is also an ex-convict who served time for assault and kidnapping over two decades ago. Dr. Bill Adkins | Lorenzen's mentor: As far as Mr. Billy Ray, I have never met him, don't know him. But I do know that Sherra is quite capable of manipulating a man.

Kelvin Cowans: Sherra is the type of person where she can make you go jump off a bridge, get back up, go back up there and jump again, OK. After Turner's arrest, Sherra and Cowans spoke by phone again. Ultimately, it wasn't up to Sherra Wright. KCAL NEWS REPORT: Memphis police just announced Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife is now charged with murder. Ten days after Turner's arrest, Sherra was taken into custody in Riverside, Calif.

Back in Memphis, despite all of the rumors, the news evoked mixed feelings. Kelvin Cowans: Tough, really tough. …I just sat there. Phil Dotson | Lorenzen's friend: She was arrested and our worlds were just blown up. Gayle Rose: …there's some part of me, to be honest with you, that doesn't want to believe that, and just can't, can't take that in.

Memphis police did not say why they arrested Sherra Wright, but seven long years after the murder of Lorenzen Wright, they finally got their suspects. ]: How could you murder my son, That's what I came to know, just how! Toney Armstrong: The journey has led you right back to the person that was supposed to be as close to him as anybody, and that was his wife. So it's easy for somebody to say, "Well, the-- the obvious suspect was right there in front of you the whole time." …But look at it in a positive light.

…you can basically say that they never gave up. …the investigators that took a part in this investigation -- should be celebrated, you know, at this point. …there's still a case to be tried in court. WREG NEWS REPORT: The former wife of NBA star Lorenzen Wright appeared at an extradition hearing … today.