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New Ford Fiesta EV on the way under massive Renault tech share deal
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New Ford Fiesta EV on the way under massive Renault tech share deal

Ford’s passenger-car business to get new lease of life thanks to Renault’s Ampere platform, paving the way for two new small EVs
News
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
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
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New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV

Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
News
10 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Hot damn! Athletic Alpine A290 for under £250 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hot damn! Athletic Alpine A290 for under £250 per month

With our Deal of the Day for 7 December, the only thing more appealing than this brilliant electric hot hatch is its price
News
7 Dec 2025
Vauxhall Corsa review
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Vauxhall Corsa review

The Vauxhall Corsa is a smart-looking supermini with numerous engine options, but it isn’t particularly exciting or spacious
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2025
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
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Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2025
Best cars & vans
4 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month

It’s one of the cheapest cars available on the leasing market, but there’s more to the Hyundai i10 than just appealing prices. It’s our Deal of the D…
News
3 Dec 2025
Which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
Electric car charging mega test - Renault 5 front angled

Which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant? Full ECG car 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
3 Dec 2025
Renault 5 review
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Renault 5 review

The retro-inspired Renault 5 electric supermini is well priced, nice to drive, and has great tech
In-depth reviews
3 Dec 2025
New Kia EV2 reveal set for January
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New Kia EV2 reveal set for January

Earlier concept will morph into new electric supermini in 2026, with fashionable SUV styling and roomy cabin
News
2 Dec 2025
Skoda Fabia review
Skoda Fabia - front tracking

Skoda Fabia review

If you’re after an affordable supermini with plenty of space, comfort and on-board technology, then the Skoda Fabia won’t disappoint
In-depth reviews
27 Nov 2025
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New Nissan Micra is only the start of ‘bold and impactful’ design future
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New Nissan Micra is only the start of ‘bold and impactful’ design future

Nissan design boss admits the Micra lost its design personality in the hunt for global appeal but the new car is the first in a line of Nissans that a…
News
27 Nov 2025
Fiat Grande Panda Pop channels inner Land Rover Defender
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Fiat Grande Panda Pop channels inner Land Rover Defender

The Auto Express Supermini of the Year may well have become even more appealing
News
27 Nov 2025
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 Hybrid+ at just £173 a month
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Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 Hybrid+ at just £173 a month

The MG3 offers space and the potential for seriously low running costs. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 27.
News
27 Nov 2025
Citroen e-C3 review
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Citroen e-C3 review

The Citroen e-C3 is a cheap French supermini and exactly the sort of small electric car we’ve been waiting for
In-depth reviews
26 Nov 2025
Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five
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Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five

Fourth report: Has our man finally found his perfect partner? Very possibly
Long-term tests
26 Nov 2025
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E with free insurance, servicing and a low price
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Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E with free insurance, servicing and a low price

There are no barriers in the way to get the keys to this MINI Cooper E. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 21
News
21 Nov 2025
New Fiat 500 Hybrid is one of the slowest cars on sale
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New Fiat 500 Hybrid is one of the slowest cars on sale

Formerly electric-only Fiat 500 gets a six-speed manual gearbox, but 0-62mph takes more than 16 seconds
News
21 Nov 2025
Nissan Micra review
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Nissan Micra review

We find the Nissan Micra gets the electric supermini fundamentals right, but we just wish it were more distinctive
In-depth reviews
20 Nov 2025
New BYD Racco is a low-cost box on wheels, and it’s set for Europe
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New BYD Racco is a low-cost box on wheels, and it’s set for Europe

This super-cute kei car could be BYD’s ‘E-car’ entry-level model
News
19 Nov 2025
Best used small cars to buy 2025
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Best used small cars to buy 2025

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
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Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried

Deputy editor, Richard Ingram, thinks that Renault’s rivals really need to up their game if they want to beat the French manufacturer in the car sales…
Opinion
12 Nov 2025
Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) buyer's guide: a fun, but pricey supermini
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Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) buyer's guide: a fun, but pricey supermini

A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Swift, covering the Swift Mk7 that was on sale between 2017 and 2024
Used car tests
12 Nov 2025
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A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
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A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…

The reborn Renault 4 and Twingo are only ever going to be electric as well
News
11 Nov 2025
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
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A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market

Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Opinion
7 Nov 2025
Fiat Grande Panda review
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Fiat Grande Panda review

Fiat’s alternative to the Renault 5 has the substance to match its style
In-depth reviews
5 Nov 2025
Citroen C3 review
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Citroen C3 review

The new Citroen C3 offers real value for money, impressing us with its comfort, space and equipment levels
In-depth reviews
5 Nov 2025
Hyundai i20 review
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Hyundai i20 review

It's not flawless, but the latest Hyundai i20 is the firm’s most competitive entrant into the supermini market yet
In-depth reviews
4 Nov 2025
Scorching Vauxhall Corsa GSE hot hatch set to return in 2026, and it won’t be short on power
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Scorching Vauxhall Corsa GSE hot hatch set to return in 2026, and it won’t be short on power

New Corsa GSE will arrive next year, following the success of the Mokka GSE
News
30 Oct 2025
Mazda Vision X-Compact concept provides a glimpse at the next-gen Mazda 2
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Mazda Vision X-Compact concept provides a glimpse at the next-gen Mazda 2

A new generation of Mazda 2 supermini has been previewed with the cute Vision X-Compact concept car
News
30 Oct 2025
New SEAT Ibiza FR Sport 2025 review: updated supermini lacks refinement
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New SEAT Ibiza FR Sport 2025 review: updated supermini lacks refinement

The ageing SEAT Ibiza has finally been updated for 2025, but the popular supermini is still lacking when it comes to modernity and refinement
Road tests
29 Oct 2025
MINI Paul Smith Edition brings timeless British fashion and cars together again
MINI Paul Smith Edition

MINI Paul Smith Edition brings timeless British fashion and cars together again

Unique colours and a funky interior are part of a new collaboration with the iconic designer Paul Smith
News
29 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month

It may be a little overlooked, but there’s plenty to like about Skoda Scala. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 27.
News
27 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Hunting for a hybrid hatch? Get the Mazda 2 Hybrid for under £200 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hunting for a hybrid hatch? Get the Mazda 2 Hybrid for under £200 a month

We don’t think we’ve ever seen the Mazda 2 Hybrid so cheap – it’s our Deal of the Day for October 23.
News
23 Oct 2025
Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000
Car Hunter cheap diesels

Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000

Our Car Hunter has £8,000 for a small diesel hatch with low running costs, but which one?
Features
22 Oct 2025