What's the best automatic for motorway and city driving?

I have to drive 30 miles of motorway to reach the city I drive around daily. What is a good, economical but comfortable used automatic to choose?

What's the best used car with an automatic gearbox for £14,000?

I am looking for recommendations for a car with an automatic gearbox for commuting around town and the occasional long journey. What do you suggest I buy with a budget of £14,000?

What is the best used front wheel drive automatic?

I'm looking to buy a used front-wheel drive petrol automatic for between £15k and £20k. Please advise which small/medium sized cars I should be considering. I have always driven manuals and so know little...

Do I need to put my car in park if it has auto-hold?

Can I assume that for a car with auto-hold, I do not need to select park or neutral when stationary?