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Best cars for £2,000 or less
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Best cars for £2,000 or less

A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Here are some great used cars available for £2,000 or less
Best cars & vans
9 Mar 2024
Volkswagen Passat PHEV 2024 review: the most versatile estate VW has ever made
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Volkswagen Passat PHEV 2024 review: the most versatile estate VW has ever made

Pricing will be key, but for now the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Passat is an impressive all-round car
Road tests
5 Mar 2024
Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range
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Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range

The Citroen C4 hatchback and C4 X high-riding saloon are now available with a 48V hybrid, while the electric e-C4 and e-C4 X receive a larger 54kWh ba…
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4 Mar 2024
Chunky price cut for Cupra Born electric car
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Chunky price cut for Cupra Born electric car

The Cupra Born electric family car has had its range simplified and prices slashed
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27 Feb 2024
Dacia heads for VW Golf and Ford Focus territory with new C-Neo that’s definitely ‘not an SUV’
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Dacia heads for VW Golf and Ford Focus territory with new C-Neo that’s definitely ‘not an SUV’

As big names vacate the traditional C-segment, Dacia sees an opportunity for its new petrol family car
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27 Feb 2024
First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens
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First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens

Next-generation Peugeot 5008 will feature a curved 21-inch display and brand new platform, plus seating for seven
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26 Feb 2024
Jeep Avenger vs Kia Niro EV vs Volkswagen ID.3: low-cost compact EVs duke it out
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Jeep Avenger vs Kia Niro EV vs Volkswagen ID.3: low-cost compact EVs duke it out

Electric car prices are already being slashed to meet new sales targets. We line up Jeep, Kia and VW rivals to see what’s on offer
Car group tests
24 Feb 2024
New Volkswagen Tayron spotted as seven-seat alternative to the Tiguan
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New Volkswagen Tayron spotted as seven-seat alternative to the Tiguan

Volkswagen had initially sold the Tayron exclusively in China but it’ll come to Europe later this year
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22 Feb 2024
New Vauxhall Astra Hybrid available as family hatch and Sport Tourer estate
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New Vauxhall Astra Hybrid available as family hatch and Sport Tourer estate

48V hybrid technology offers improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions compared to pure-petrol Astras, with prices starting from £30,025
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21 Feb 2024
Citroen C3 Aircross You! 2024 review: a brilliant SUV that’s also a bargain
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Citroen C3 Aircross You! 2024 review: a brilliant SUV that’s also a bargain

Citroen’s entry-level You! Trim reduces the C3 Aircross’s price without sacrificing much in the way of kit or capability
Road tests
20 Feb 2024
New Dacia C-Neo hatchback has the Volkswagen Golf in its crosshairs
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New Dacia C-Neo hatchback has the Volkswagen Golf in its crosshairs

The Dacia C-Neo is set to trump many hatchback rivals when it comes to space, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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16 Feb 2024
New Seres 3 set to be the UK’s cheapest electric SUV
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New Seres 3 set to be the UK’s cheapest electric SUV

The incoming MG ZS EV rival from Seres gets a £29,995 starting price and 205-mile range
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16 Feb 2024
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Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) review
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Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) review

The Peugeot 3008 is a front-running crossover that offers a spacious, upmarket cabin and plenty of kit
In-depth reviews
14 Feb 2024
New Toyota Proace Verso and Proace City Verso electric MPVs look awfully familiar
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New Toyota Proace Verso and Proace City Verso electric MPVs look awfully familiar

New all-electric van-based MPVs come from Toyota’s collaboration with Stellantis
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13 Feb 2024
Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI SE L 2024 facelift review: an underrated gem
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Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI SE L 2024 facelift review: an underrated gem

The classy Skoda Scala hatchback has been updated for 2024 with sharper looks and a refreshed interior
Road tests
12 Feb 2024
Kia Sportage vs Toyota C-HR: can Toyota’s new arrival beat Kia’s best-seller?
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Kia Sportage vs Toyota C-HR: can Toyota’s new arrival beat Kia’s best-seller?

Toyota’s Mk1 C-HR was a big hit. Now it’s time for the second-generation car to face one of our favourite family SUVs, the Kia Sportage
Car group tests
10 Feb 2024
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is spacious, efficient, well-priced, and comes with company car friendly plug-in hybrid versions
In-depth reviews
9 Feb 2024
Vauxhall Crossland (2017-2024) review
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Vauxhall Crossland (2017-2024) review

The Vauxhall Crossland SUV offers good family practicality, but isn't as sharp to drive or efficient as some rivals
In-depth reviews
7 Feb 2024
Kia EV6 Horizon 2024 review: loads more kit for only a bit more money
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Kia EV6 Horizon 2024 review: loads more kit for only a bit more money

Kia’s new Horizon trim adds plenty of extra features to the EV6, yet it only costs a little bit more than the entry-level model
Road tests
7 Feb 2024
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
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2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches

The evergreen Skoda Octavia’s subtle facelift will be revealed in full on Feb 14th
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6 Feb 2024
Hyundai Kona vs Honda HR-V: hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy
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Hyundai Kona vs Honda HR-V: hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy

Is the Hyundai Kona a strong contender in hybrid guise? We compare it with the Honda HR-V to find out
Car group tests
3 Feb 2024
Dacia Duster (2017-2024) review
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Dacia Duster (2017-2024) review

The Dacia Duster is better than ever, and is possibly the best value SUV you can buy
In-depth reviews
2 Feb 2024
New Peugeot E-5008 on its way to sit atop the Peugeot range
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New Peugeot E-5008 on its way to sit atop the Peugeot range

The next-generation 5008 will come with a variety of powertrains, including an all-electric E-5008
News
2 Feb 2024
Best-selling cars of 2023
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Best-selling cars of 2023

These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023
Best cars & vans
1 Feb 2024
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Official: new Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed in full
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Official: new Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed in full

The Jeep Wagoneer S will feature an all-electric powertrain and cutting-edge technology from Stellantis
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30 Jan 2024
Volkswagen Taigo review
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Volkswagen Taigo review

The Volkswagen Taigo is a stylish coupe-SUV that doesn’t compromise on practicality
In-depth reviews
30 Jan 2024
Peugeot 408 GT long-term test: roomy family car, sensible small engine
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Peugeot 408 GT long-term test: roomy family car, sensible small engine

Final report: six months and 4,000 miles in the 408 have been a fangtastic break from the family car norm
Long-term tests
29 Jan 2024
New 2024 Skoda Scala facelift on sale now: value-focused hatch ups the style factor
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New 2024 Skoda Scala facelift on sale now: value-focused hatch ups the style factor

Prices start from £22,095 for Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra rival, with the sporty-looking Monte Carlo trim topping the range
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26 Jan 2024
Updated Skoda Kamiq on sale now: the Ford Puma better watch out
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Updated Skoda Kamiq on sale now: the Ford Puma better watch out

Prices for Skoda’s smallest SUV start from £24,030, with the first examples to arrive with customers in spring 2024
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26 Jan 2024
New Volkswagen Golf Estate facelift launched with mild-hybrid power and hot R version to follow
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New Volkswagen Golf Estate facelift launched with mild-hybrid power and hot R version to follow

The roomy estate version of the Golf majors on practicality but shuns GTI hot hatch fun
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26 Jan 2024
Dacia Duster (2018-2024) Expression TCe 130 long-term test: a charming, no-nonsense family SUV
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Dacia Duster (2018-2024) Expression TCe 130 long-term test: a charming, no-nonsense family SUV

Final report: our small SUV proved perfect for family life in London
Long-term tests
25 Jan 2024
New 2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift arrives with updated styling and improved tech
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New 2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift arrives with updated styling and improved tech

The Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 gets a new look, plus updated engines and tech
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23 Jan 2024
New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrives with plan to get tough in the family car sector 
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New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrives with plan to get tough in the family car sector 

The Subaru Crosstrek comes with four-wheel drive and a boxer engine from £34,290
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16 Jan 2024
Toyota bZ4X review
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Toyota bZ4X review

The Toyota bZ4X is a capable, all-electric family car that impresses across the board, although some will find it expensive to buy
In-depth reviews
12 Jan 2024
Deal of the Day: Grab the stylish Jeep Renegade for just £196 per month
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Deal of the Day: Grab the stylish Jeep Renegade for just £196 per month

With chunky off-road looks and plenty of equipment, the Jeep Renegade is a compact SUV with bags of charm - making it our Deal of the Day for 12 Janua…
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12 Jan 2024
Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift: iconic hatchback gains much-needed tech updates
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Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift: iconic hatchback gains much-needed tech updates

ChatGPT and an interior rethink set to make the Golf 8.5 better than ever
News
9 Jan 2024
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