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Best city cars to buy 2024![Best city cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ReC7eg6k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1721823911/autoexpress/2024/07/Best%20city%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best city cars to buy 2024
There are plenty of appealing city cars to choose from, so here’s our guide to the best urban runabouts
24 Jul 2024
Best new cars coming in 2024![Best new cars coming in 2024 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MNp7YNcW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1721755578/autoexpress/2024/07/Best%20new%20cars%20coming%20in%202024_gbogf0.jpg)
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Best new cars coming in 2024
There are some big new models from the likes of BMW, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, MINI, Skoda and more on the way in 2024
23 Jul 2024
Best superminis to buy 2024![Best superminis - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zS1J37rO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1721745044/autoexpress/2024/07/Best%20superminis%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best superminis to buy 2024
It's a hard-fought class, but these are the 10 best superminis on sale right now
23 Jul 2024
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars and highlights![Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 - MG sculpture](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mo13h7-n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720711638/autoexpress/2024/07/Goodwood%202024%20Festival%20of%20Speed%20statue.jpg)
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars and highlights
2024’s Goodwood Festival of Speed was a celebration of over 130 years of engine tech, but it also looked well into the future
17 Jul 2024
Best SUVs to buy 2024![Best SUVs - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u3c1BEhj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720622837/autoexpress/2024/07/Best%20SUVs%20-%20July%202024%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best SUVs to buy 2024
There are plenty of great SUVs to choose from, so we’ve picked out the very best
10 Jul 2024
New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2024 and beyond![Future electric cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GZG2Poof--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720093397/autoexpress/2024/07/Future%20electric%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2024 and beyond
The EV explosion has brought a huge range of choice to the market already but it’s only going to get bigger in the coming months
4 Jul 2024
MINI John Cooper Works E PROtotype previews electric hot hatch![MINI John Cooper Works E PROtotype - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--T_WEyBbp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720083165/autoexpress/2024/07/MINI%20John%20Cooper%20Works%20E%20PROtotype.jpg)
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MINI John Cooper Works E PROtotype previews electric hot hatch
MINI’s truly hot electric Cooper will be previewed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
4 Jul 2024
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Small Premium SUV of the Year 2024: MINI Countryman![MINI Countryman - Small Premium SUV of the Year 2024](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U3wFihzX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719486447/autoexpress/2024/06/NCA%20winners%202024-11.jpg)
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Small Premium SUV of the Year 2024: MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman is the Auto Express 2024 Small Premium SUV of the Year with the BMW X1 and Volvo EX30 commended
3 Jul 2024
MINI Countryman review![MINI Countryman - main image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gVWTA5w8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719911728/MINI%20Countryman%20Exclusive-28.jpg)
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MINI Countryman review
The MINI Countryman is the brand’s most convincing SUV to date, with a standout interior and petrol or EV power
3 Jul 2024
Smallest cars on sale in the UK![Smallest cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HnPeQvGT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719590472/autoexpress/2024/06/Smallest%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Smallest cars on sale in the UK
These are the most compact cars you can buy right now
28 Jun 2024
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2024![Cheapest electric cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0dNOKKj---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719247532/autoexpress/2024/06/Cheapest%20electric%20cars%20header%20image.jpg)
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2024
Electric cars are often dismissed for being too expensive, so we've put together a list of the ten cheapest electric cars money can buy
24 Jun 2024
New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power![MINI Cooper 5-Door - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8joF0pqv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718097981/autoexpress/2024/06/MINI%20Cooper%205-Door%202024.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
The new five-door MINI is available to order now, with prices starting from £24,050
11 Jun 2024
Best electric SUVs to buy 2024![Best electric SUVs - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4leDpPsI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717425643/autoexpress/2024/05/Best%20electric%20SUVs%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best electric SUVs to buy 2024
The electric SUV market is growing rapidly, so we’re here to help you pick the best ones to buy
3 Jun 2024
New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm![New 2024 MINI Cooper S - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tmxUARzo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1716309842/autoexpress/2024/05/New%20MINI%20Cooper%20S%20001_c7z50p.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm
The new MINI Cooper S has excellent build quality and is brilliant to drive, even with its impracticalities.
21 May 2024
Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch![MINI JCW - spyshot front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--LHAOpP-C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715942774/autoexpress/2024/05/MINI%20John%20Cooper%20Works%20spyshots%202024.jpg)
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Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch
The souped-up version of the new MINI Cooper will be offered with petrol or electric power
19 May 2024
Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods![Best cars to modify - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DNZTll2R--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714553260/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20cars%20to%20modify%20-%20header_uubbwz.jpg)
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Best cars to modify - our top options for DIY car mods
If you have the itch for aftermarket parts and making your ride unique, these are the best cars to go for
13 May 2024
MINI Cooper review![MINI Cooper SE - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HznpcHVd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715071965/autoexpress/2024/05/MINI%20Cooper%20SE%202024-3.jpg)
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MINI Cooper review
The MINI Cooper is a high-tech electric hatch that maintains a premium feel while also being fun to drive
7 May 2024
Volvo XC40 vs MINI Countryman 2024 twin test: a small SUV skirmish![MINI Countryman and Volvo XC40 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3LWLzaVz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714746807/autoexpress/2024/05/Coutryman%20vs%20XC40.jpg)
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Volvo XC40 vs MINI Countryman 2024 twin test: a small SUV skirmish
The MINI Countryman is now a big hitter in the premium compact SUV class, but can it beat the Volvo XC40?
4 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: brand new, super chic MINI Cooper for less than £200 a month!![MINI Cooper - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OP_yAAHh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714740653/autoexpress/2024/05/New%20MINI%20Cooper%202024.jpg)
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Car Deal of the Day: brand new, super chic MINI Cooper for less than £200 a month!
The latest iteration of Britain’s iconic supermini is is our Car Deal of the Day for 3 May
3 May 2024
The next electric MINI could be a bike![MINI badge](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EgpiQr4W--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620836816/drivingelectric/2021-05/MINI%20Logo%20Badge.jpg)
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The next electric MINI could be a bike
MINI boss Stefanie Wurst loves the idea of a MINI motorbike, using expertise from parent company BMW
30 Apr 2024
New MINI Aceman: specs, prices and on sale date for the funky EV crossover![MINI Aceman - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MiXktSkb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713954378/autoexpress/2024/04/MINI%20Aceman%202024-21.jpg)
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New MINI Aceman: specs, prices and on sale date for the funky EV crossover
The all-new MINI Aceman offers up to 252 miles of range, while prices start from £31,800
29 Apr 2024
Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter![Geneva Motor Show](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GzEq-hyF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629888053/autoexpress/2021/08/Geneva%20Motor%20Show.jpg)
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter
The word’s major car manufacturers wheeled out their latest cars in China this month
26 Apr 2024
New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market![MINI Aceman - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uFpbgCyW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713954364/autoexpress/2024/04/MINI%20Aceman%202024-18.jpg)
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New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market
MINI’s funky Volvo EX30 rival goes on sale in June, with prices starting from £31,800
24 Apr 2024
Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars![Best car easter eggs - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ok-p85Pf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711631896/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20car%20easter%20eggs%20-%20header_dhzvzp.jpg)
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Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
Easter Sunday – commonly referred to as ‘stuff your face with chocolate day’ – is rapidly approaching, so what better way to celebrate than exploring …
29 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential![MINI Countryman JCW UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_iqMozl2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710522072/autoexpress/2024/03/P90541083_highRes_the-new-mini-john-co_jaz8cf.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential
The bigger MINI Countryman SUV is now a genuine family car, and we try the hot JCW version for the first time
15 Mar 2024
New MINI Aceman EV leaked online: honey they shrunk the Countryman!![MINI Aceman - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OzqMrZ0o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710345682/autoexpress/2024/03/MINI%20Aceman%20leaked%20images%20001_us58ca.jpg)
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New MINI Aceman EV leaked online: honey they shrunk the Countryman!
The first images of the all-electric MINI Aceman have surfaced online, ahead of the official reveal on 24 April
13 Mar 2024
Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch![MINI Convertible 2024 exclusive image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EF_zjAJV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666352845/autoexpress/2022/10/MINI%20convertible%20render%202022.jpg)
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Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch
The all-new soft-top MINI will arrive this year, with a hot JCW version to follow
12 Mar 2024
Best cars for £20,000 or less![Best cars for £20,000 or less - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qB6vGdPL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710156762/autoexpress/2024/03/Best%20cars%20for%20%C2%A320%2C000%20or%20less.jpg)
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Best cars for £20,000 or less
£20k is serious used car money, these are our favourite buys for that kind of budget
11 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV![MINI Countryman SE - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9-gWjN12--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709639474/autoexpress/2024/03/MINI%20Countryman%20SE%202024-4.jpg)
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New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV
The new all-electric MINI Countryman SE isn’t cheap, but is the brand’s most convincing SUV in the modern era
5 Mar 2024
MINI Cooper E goes back to basics with cut price ‘Classic’ trim level![MINI Cooper E Classic - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JCo7BJ-G--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708105235/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Cooper%20E%20Classic.jpg)
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MINI Cooper E goes back to basics with cut price ‘Classic’ trim level
The all-electric MINI retains its retro-inspired design but gains new technology
16 Feb 2024
New MINI Cooper gets petrol power and £22k starting price![MINI Cooper - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rvdwu4VD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707218535/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Cooper%20petrol.jpg)
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New MINI Cooper gets petrol power and £22k starting price
British-built supermini boasts tech-centric cabin and lots of scope for customisation, but no manual gearbox
7 Feb 2024
MINI Clubman axed after 55 years and 1.1 million sales![MINI Clubman UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7nht50e2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707122330/autoexpress/2024/02/MINI%20Clubman%202020%20UK.jpg)
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MINI Clubman axed after 55 years and 1.1 million sales
The MINI Clubman was as wacky as it was popular but it’s come to the end of the road
5 Feb 2024
Best-selling cars of 2023![Best-selling cars 2023 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--oBhpogyI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707222379/autoexpress/2024/02/Best-selling%20cars%20of%202023%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best-selling cars of 2023
These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023
1 Feb 2024
Best used convertibles 2024![Best used convertibles - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TxX5dUlh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705065134/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20used%20convertibles%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best used convertibles 2024
If it’s open-top thrills that you’re after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money
12 Jan 2024