City cars
New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?

New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?
All-electric versions of Japan’s kei car will help to form the basis of a new, low-cost, low-regulation EV from Europe’s manufacturers
Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month
It’s been less than a month since the refreshed Aygo X went on sale, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 21 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
Best used small cars to buy 2026

Best used small cars to buy 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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 2026

Best city cars to buy 2026
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
Car Deal Alert! Visit Leapmotor in London, get a free bungee jump

Car Deal Alert! Visit Leapmotor in London, get a free bungee jump
Taking the phrase ‘leap of faith’ to a new heights, customers who visit Leapmotor’s London pop-up have the chance to dive off a 160ft crane
New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars

New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars
Known elsewhere as the BYD Seagull, the electric supermini is only slightly more expensive than a petrol-powered Citroen C3
Used Car Hunter: cheap convertible city cars for £9,000

Used Car Hunter: cheap convertible city cars for £9,000
Our Car hunter has £9,000 to buy a city car that offers cabrio fun in the sun
Used Car Hunter: four-seat city cars for £7,000

Used Car Hunter: four-seat city cars for £7,000
Our Car Hunter has £7,000 to find a stylish, four-seat urban runabout
Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025

Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025
The decision to make the Fiat 500 electric-only is being unpicked with costly engineering
New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential

New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential
The Firefly EV is one of the more unique electric cars to come from China, and it could have what it takes to conquer the European city car market
Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03: which baby EV is the biggest bargain?

Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03: which baby EV is the biggest bargain?
The Romanian city car faces up to the challenge of this Chinese EV newcomer
Car Deal of the Day: EVs don’t come much cheaper than the Leapmotor T03 at £168 per month

Car Deal of the Day: EVs don’t come much cheaper than the Leapmotor T03 at £168 per month
Leapt a new brand to Brits and one that is touting strong value for money with its T03 city car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 April
Citroen Ami Buggy facelifted for 2025 and it’s as cute as ever 

Citroen Ami Buggy facelifted for 2025 and it’s as cute as ever
The Ami might not be the most obvious off-roader, but that’s not stopping Citroen
Leapmotor T03 set for radical redesign sooner than expected 

Leapmotor T03 set for radical redesign sooner than expected
City car has only been on sale a matter of weeks, but plans are afoot to bring the design in line with rest of the range
Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’

Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’
The Volkswagen ID.1 will arrive in 2027 and look to start below £20,000
Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming

Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming
Online investors’ call confirms Nissan will build a “derivative” of the Renault Twingo from 2026
Cutting-edge Rivian software to power Volkswagen ID.1 city car and future models

Cutting-edge Rivian software to power Volkswagen ID.1 city car and future models
Volkswagen ID.Every1 previews ID.1 production car that will feature new-age software architecture from Rivian





