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Images of our expert choices for the best used sporty and affordable cars for £17,000
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Convertible of the Year 2026: Mazda MX-5
Convertible of the Year 2026: Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 is the 2026 Auto Express Convertible of the Year, with the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante and MINI Convertible commended
Car Deal of the Day: Embrace the heatwave with a drop-top Mazda MX-5 for £222 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Embrace the heatwave with a drop-top Mazda MX-5 for £222 a month
Two-seat sports cars don’t come any better than the Mazda MX-5, especially at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 June
New Ford Fiesta ST confirmed as fast Fords are ‘non-negotiable’
New Ford Fiesta ST confirmed as fast Fords are ‘non-negotiable’
Fast Ford fans rejoice, as the top-brass confirm that ST and maybe even RS models are firmly part of the plan
Car Hunter: cars under £200 a month that'll be peanuts to insure
Car Hunter: cars under £200 a month that'll be peanuts to insure
Our Car Hunter has a budget for £200 per month and is looking for a car that’s cheap to insure
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New Vauxhall Astra won't be a hatch, with big estate-ment of intent planned
New Vauxhall Astra won't be a hatch, with big estate-ment of intent planned
Vauxhall is guaranteed to offer wagon body and electric power, but conventional hatch is not certain
New BMW X5 revealed: luxury SUV gets electric iX5 option for the first time
New BMW X5 revealed: luxury SUV gets electric iX5 option for the first time
The ultimate do-it-all BMW is now available with an array of powertrain options, including an iX5 with up to 525 miles of BEV range
New Car Awards 2026: the winners
New Car Awards 2026: the winners
All the winners and highly commended cars at the 2026 Auto Express New Car Awards.