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Car Deal of the Day: Alfa Romeo Junior for a pint-sized £220 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Alfa Romeo Junior for a pint-sized £220 per month

The desirable Alfa Romeo Junior has never been this affordable before, so it had to be our Deal of the Day for 3 January
News
3 Jan 2026
Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
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Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
Car group tests
3 Jan 2026
Fiat Panda super test: the 45-year evolution of Italy’s small car icon
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Fiat Panda super test: the 45-year evolution of Italy’s small car icon

A lot has changed since the Fiat Panda first appeared in 1980. To mark the Italian hatchback’s 45th anniversary, we brought together examples from eig…
Car group tests
1 Jan 2026
Used Citroen C5 X (Mk1, 2022-2025) buyer’s guide: a great family car that’s spectacular value for money
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Used Citroen C5 X (Mk1, 2022-2025) buyer’s guide: a great family car that’s spectacular value for money

A full used buyer's guide on the Citroen C5 X that was on sale in the UK between 2022 and 2025
Used car tests
30 Dec 2025
Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs
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Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs

A full used buyer’s guide on the Tesla Model Y which has been on sale in the UK since 2022
Used car tests
28 Dec 2025
Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out
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Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out

There’s nowhere to hide on the Auto Express car group test and these were the tests that stood out in 2025.
Features
28 Dec 2025
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
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The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs

Steve Walker thinks that MPVs would bring some much-needed choice back to a family car market fixated by SUVs
Opinion
26 Dec 2025
MG ZS review
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MG ZS review

As one of the cheapest brand-new SUVs you can buy, the ZS is a pretty convincing bargain
In-depth reviews
24 Dec 2025
Smart #1 review
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Smart #1 review

Performance, efficiency and practicality are Smart #1 highlights, but it needs ride quality and infotainment improvements to best its rivals
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2025
Kia EV5 review
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Kia EV5 review

The Kia EV5 is an intriguing alternative to the Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y, but it can’t beat them
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2025
Kia EV4 review
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Kia EV4 review

The Kia EV4 is a striking, spacious and supremely comfortable electric hatchback
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2025
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BYD Seal review
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BYD Seal review

The handsome BYD Seal puts forth a strong case for itself as a well-made, fine driving, and efficient electric vehicle
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
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What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
News
19 Dec 2025
XPeng G6 review
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XPeng G6 review

It’s competitively priced, spacious and full of kit - but the XPeng G6 lacks an X factor
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2025
BYD Atto 2 review
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BYD Atto 2 review

Small Chinese electric SUV is well equipped and offers a reasonable range
In-depth reviews
19 Dec 2025
New Peugeot 408 facelift reveal is only weeks away
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New Peugeot 408 facelift reveal is only weeks away

The refreshed version of the sharp-looking family car will be revealed at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show
News
18 Dec 2025
Volvo EX90 review
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Volvo EX90 review

The Volvo EX90 is a quick, quiet, and roomy electric seven-seater that competes with premium rivals, but its efficiency disappoints
In-depth reviews
18 Dec 2025
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
17 Dec 2025
All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape
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All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape

The all-electric alternative to the Volkswagen T-Cross will go on sale before the end of 2026, and is expected to start from around £25k
News
16 Dec 2025
Alpine A390 review
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Alpine A390 review

Although the new Alpine A390 electric SUV is a treat from behind the wheel, it's far from perfect
In-depth reviews
16 Dec 2025
New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland
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New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland

On sale now, the sleek new Leaf is one of the very few models to qualify for the full £3,750 grant from the UK Government
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16 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month

The ID.4 is an electric SUV that focuses on the fundamentals rather than fancy gimmicks. It’s also our Deal of the Day for 15 December
News
15 Dec 2025
Audi Q6 e-tron review
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Audi Q6 e-tron review

Audi’s Q6 e-tron wows with its fancy and spacious interior, but the level of comfort is tarnished by this EV’s compromised ride quality
In-depth reviews
12 Dec 2025
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Updated Hyundai Bayon adds more kit, new trims and a little extra efficiency
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Updated Hyundai Bayon adds more kit, new trims and a little extra efficiency

Revised trims and extra equipment add appeal to small SUV
News
12 Dec 2025
Jeep Compass review
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Jeep Compass review

The Jeep Compass has a square-jawed look that’ll win fans, but there’s more to this family SUV than its ruggedly handsome face
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2025
New Volkswagen Touareg gets plush Final Edition ahead of 2027 chop
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New Volkswagen Touareg gets plush Final Edition ahead of 2027 chop

Touareg Final Edition and Touareg R Final Edition mark the end of the line for flagship SUV
News
11 Dec 2025
Inside Ford’s big comeback plan: Fiesta, small SUV, hybrid and VW relationship all explained
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Inside Ford’s big comeback plan: Fiesta, small SUV, hybrid and VW relationship all explained

Exclusive analysis reveals Ford’s comeback plan: new Fiesta EV, hybrid crossover and working with Renault and VW
Features
11 Dec 2025
New Citroen MPV 2.0 will be the antidote to SUVs
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New Citroen MPV 2.0 will be the antidote to SUVs

Square and practical could be making a return as the lure of SUVs begins to wane
News
11 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Jaecoo 5 offers Range Rover looks for just £214 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Jaecoo 5 offers Range Rover looks for just £214 per month

It’s easy to see why Jaecoo has become a popular brand with deals like this. The Jaecoo 5 is our Deal of the Day for December 10.
News
10 Dec 2025
Volkswagen T-Roc review
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Volkswagen T-Roc review

Worthy updates take this style-led crossover to the top of the class, and the best bits could be yet to come
In-depth reviews
10 Dec 2025
Jaecoo 7 review
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Jaecoo 7 review

The Jaecoo 7 aims to deliver plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
10 Dec 2025
New Cupra Born will get a Raval-like redesign
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New Cupra Born will get a Raval-like redesign

Cupra’s original EV is about to go under the knife to stay competitive against newer rivals
News
10 Dec 2025
Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift
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Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift

We’ll see the new Vauxhall Astra in public for the first time at Brussels Motor Show in January
News
10 Dec 2025
Nissan Qashqai review
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Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
In-depth reviews
9 Dec 2025
Kia Sportage review
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Kia Sportage review

Kia isn’t resting on its laurels with its most popular model
In-depth reviews
9 Dec 2025