City cars
Car Deal of the Day: Dacia Spring is a brand-new car for £100 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Dacia Spring is a brand-new car for £100 a month
The Dacia Spring is one of the most affordable EVs money can buy, and this deal is off-the-scale cheap. The Spring is our Deal of the Day for December…
New Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is faster, more efficient and more expensive for 2026
New Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is faster, more efficient and more expensive for 2026
The first customer deliveries of Toyota’s new hybrid city car will begin in January
New Fiat 500 Hybrid 2026 review: the perfect EV alternative, if it was a bit quicker
New Fiat 500 Hybrid 2026 review: the perfect EV alternative, if it was a bit quicker
The new Fiat 500 Hybrid has plenty to offer in the city, but struggles when it has to leave its natural habitat
Best used small cars to buy 2025
Best used small cars to buy 2025
Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads
Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads
A full used buyer's guide on the Volkswagen Lupo that was on sale between 1999 and 2005
BYD Dolphin Surf review
BYD Dolphin Surf review
The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Dolphin Surf’s up! Electric city car is just £149 per month
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Dolphin Surf’s up! Electric city car is just £149 per month
BYD’s smallest car offers a lot for first-time EV drivers. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 12.
New Renault Twingo preview: super cute EV city car due in 2027 with £17k price possible
New Renault Twingo preview: super cute EV city car due in 2027 with £17k price possible
Renault’s latest retro-inspired EV will go on sale in the UK late next year, before first examples arrive in 2027
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why the new Renault Twingo going from concept to production in only 100 weeks is such an important milestone
New Honda Super-N prototype review: little EV with big charisma can take the kei car global
New Honda Super-N prototype review: little EV with big charisma can take the kei car global
If there’s a car that proves EVs can be fun, Honda’s tiny superstar might just be it
Kia Picanto review
Kia Picanto review
The little Kia Picanto boasts plenty of kit and offers a grown-up drive to go with its sporty looks
Dacia Spring review
Dacia Spring review
The Dacia Spring is a truly affordable electric alternative to a petrol car, but there are some compromises to be made
Leapmotor T03 review
Leapmotor T03 review
New brand’s smallest EV offers decent space, strong refinement and great value for money
Hyundai Inster review
Hyundai Inster review
The quirky, half-pint Hyundai Inster is a remarkably versatile, efficient and very lovable EV
Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production
Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production
New funding from UK government brings Toyota’s Citroen Ami alternative closer to production
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025
EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best small automatic cars to buy 2025/2026
Best small automatic cars to buy 2025/2026
Prefer less bulk and fewer pedals? These are the best cars for you
Hyundai i10 review
Hyundai i10 review
The Hyundai i10 is a capable, comfortable and surprisingly practical city car, offering decent tech in a simple, smart-looking package
Toyota Aygo X review
Toyota Aygo X review
Compact, charismatic and curiously potent, we think there’s lots to love about the Aygo X
New Toyota Aygo X 2025 review: cheap city car's hybrid powertrain is a delight
New Toyota Aygo X 2025 review: cheap city car's hybrid powertrain is a delight
The excellent hybrid powertrain makes the Toyota Aygo X far better to drive than you might expect
Used Fiat 500e (2020-date) buyer’s guide: funky, fun and less than £10k
Used Fiat 500e (2020-date) buyer’s guide: funky, fun and less than £10k
A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat 500e that’s been on sale in the UK since 2020
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
Best small cars to buy 2025 - our top little low-cost runabouts 
Best small cars to buy 2025 - our top little low-cost runabouts
Small cars come in all shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best ones to buy
New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely
New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely
Smart sees its new city car as core to its existence, so will pull out all the stops to make the new two-seat EV a gamechanger
New Hyundai Inster Cross review: tougher looks at a price that's hard to swallow
New Hyundai Inster Cross review: tougher looks at a price that's hard to swallow
The Inster Cross has even more appeal than the standard car, but it's difficult the justify the higher price
Used Car Hunter: low mileage, low cost first cars for £5,000
Used Car Hunter: low mileage, low cost first cars for £5,000
Our Car Hunter has £5,000 to spend on a low-mileage first car which is small and economical
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
BYD wants to go viral with its Dolphin Surf, but Hyundai thinks its Inster could be an even bigger social butterfly. We put the small EVs to the test
New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime
New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime
The new Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition adds some styling flair but does little for a car which is in need of a proper update
The Kia Picanto range has been tweaked, but now it’s more expensive
The Kia Picanto range has been tweaked, but now it’s more expensive
Kia’s city car has a new range structure matching its larger siblings
Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept
Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept
The first body-on prototypes of Renault’s affordable EV have been spotted, and they look just as cute as the show car
Car Deal Alert! Leapmotor T03 jumps the EV grant gun at under £14,500 
Car Deal Alert! Leapmotor T03 jumps the EV grant gun at under £14,500
Leapmotor’s city car could be yours for just £169 per month on a 0% finance PCP deal
Used Car Hunter: small, nimble first cars for £7,000
Used Car Hunter: small, nimble first cars for £7,000
Our Car Hunter has £7,000 to spend on a first car which is small, modern and easy to drive
Best city cars to buy 2025
Best city cars to buy 2025
Conquering the city streets? These are the best urban runabouts for the job
City Car of the Year 2025: Kia Picanto
City Car of the Year 2025: Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto is the 2025 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Hyundai i10 and Leapmotor T03 commended