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Dacia Sandero Stepway vs Fiat Grande Panda: a brilliant budget supermini head-to-head
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Dacia Sandero Stepway vs Fiat Grande Panda: a brilliant budget supermini head-to-head

Hybrid version of Fiat’s Grande Panda takes on Dacia’s SUV-styled Sandero Stepway in our budget supermini test
Car group tests
13 Jun 2026
Peugeot E-208 review
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Peugeot E-208 review

The Peugeot E-208 is a stylish electric supermini with an upmarket cabin, but it could be more practical
In-depth reviews
12 Jun 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai’s Inster is a real cutie for a bargain £184 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai’s Inster is a real cutie for a bargain £184 a month

The Hyundai Inster is one of the more quirky small EVs around. It’s our Deal of the Day for 12 June.
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12 Jun 2026
Peugeot 208 review
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Peugeot 208 review

The Peugeot 208 has eye-catching looks and a well finished interior, but rivals are more practical
In-depth reviews
11 Jun 2026
MG2 concept to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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MG2 concept to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The covers will come off the new electric supermini in July, alongside an ‘aspirational’ MG model previewing future design direction
News
11 Jun 2026
New BYD Dolphin G 2026 review: PHEV power helps mask its flaws
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New BYD Dolphin G 2026 review: PHEV power helps mask its flaws

Chinese manufacturer BYD’s ultra-rapid product expansion continues into the supermini segment with the plug-in-hybrid Dolphin G DM-i
Road tests
11 Jun 2026
New BYD Dolphin G to blow the Renault Clio out of the water with 65-mile EV range
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New BYD Dolphin G to blow the Renault Clio out of the water with 65-mile EV range

The Dolphin G will wash up on our shores this summer, and will target other best-sellers such as the Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris
News
10 Jun 2026
Long-term test: Skoda Fabia 130
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Long-term test: Skoda Fabia 130

Second report: Our supermini squares up to its hot-hatch forebear
Long-term tests
10 Jun 2026
New Fiat 500 Hybrid's tiny price makes it one of UK's cheapest cars
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New Fiat 500 Hybrid's tiny price makes it one of UK's cheapest cars

Prices for the new petrol-powered Fiat 500 have been revealed, with UK cars due this summer
News
8 Jun 2026
Car deal of the day: Vauxhall Corsa for £168 per month is almost too cheap to be true
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Car deal of the day: Vauxhall Corsa for £168 per month is almost too cheap to be true

The Vauxhall Corsa is a stylish supermini with plenty of standard equipment. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 June.
News
6 Jun 2026
Car Hunter: cars under £200 a month that'll be peanuts to insure
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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
Features
6 Jun 2026
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New Hyundai i20 spied with a dramatic Ioniq 3 inspired look
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New Hyundai i20 spied with a dramatic Ioniq 3 inspired look

New design, new technology and hybrid powertrains could put Korean contender right at the sharp end of the supermini class
News
5 Jun 2026
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 Jun 2026
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
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Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Best cars & vans
4 Jun 2026
Citroen C3 review
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Citroen C3 review

The latest Citroen C3 is a comfortable and spacious small car that offers great value for money
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2026
Skoda Fabia review
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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
3 Jun 2026
Honda Jazz review
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Honda Jazz review

The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
In-depth reviews
1 Jun 2026
New Ford Fiesta comeback in detail: Renault 5 and XR2i inspiration for 2028 launch
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New Ford Fiesta comeback in detail: Renault 5 and XR2i inspiration for 2028 launch

Ford’s comeback plan for Europe hinges on new models tied-up with Renault, and the Fiesta is arguably the most important
News
1 Jun 2026
MG3 review
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MG3 review

We’ve found the MG3 to be a talented and competitively priced supermini, making it a strong contender against its rivals
In-depth reviews
26 May 2026
New Skoda Fabia facelift to transform sensible supermini with more style and hybrid tech
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New Skoda Fabia facelift to transform sensible supermini with more style and hybrid tech

Skoda’s sensible hatch was due to be axed by 2027, but now it’s here to say and is due to be updated as the brand works to keep its petrol-powered car…
News
25 May 2026
New Peugeot 208 electric supermini to get astonishing new tech
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New Peugeot 208 electric supermini to get astonishing new tech

New vehicle architecture and cell-to-body battery pack will make the new Peugeot 208 closer to a Tesla than a Volkswagen
News
21 May 2026
All-new Vauxhall Corsa set for futuristic tech, sub £25k price and no petrol engines
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All-new Vauxhall Corsa set for futuristic tech, sub £25k price and no petrol engines

The next-generation Vauxhall Corsa will remain EV-only but some seriously advanced tech will be fitted
News
21 May 2026
New Cupra Raval narrows price gap to Renault 5 with new EV grant discount
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New Cupra Raval narrows price gap to Renault 5 with new EV grant discount

Big-battery versions of the Cupra Raval now start from just £28,500 after qualifying for Band 2 of the Electric Car Grant
News
21 May 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault 5 has retro style for under £200 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault 5 has retro style for under £200 a month

Prices have dropped for the best-selling Renault 5, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 20 May.
News
20 May 2026
MINI Cooper Electric review
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MINI Cooper Electric review

The MINI Cooper Electric maintains a premium feel while also being fun to drive
In-depth reviews
20 May 2026
Kia EV2 review
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Kia EV2 review

Cool styling, an efficient powertrain, surprising space - the Kia EV2 is a solid new entry in the small EV market
In-depth reviews
19 May 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived
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New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived

The hot new Volkswagen ID. Polo takes GTI into the electric era, but will it change the game as original Golf GTI did 50 years ago?
News
15 May 2026
Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners
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Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners

Owners of the MG3 are being urged to take part in a safety recall, in which over 12,000 cars have already been fixed
News
13 May 2026
New Cupra Raval 2026 review: a true pocket rocket for the EV era
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New Cupra Raval 2026 review: a true pocket rocket for the EV era

The hot little Raval marks the beginning of a very promising new era
Road tests
13 May 2026
New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour
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New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour

Based on the Fabia 130, only 125 versions of the Motorsport Edition will be built
News
13 May 2026
Toyota Yaris review
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Toyota Yaris review

The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: a real rally car for the road
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New Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: a real rally car for the road

The Aero Performance pack enhances the incredible Toyota GR Yaris even more, adding a huge rear wing and new handbrake position
Road tests
8 May 2026
Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday
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Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday

The funky French EV was the UK’s most popular electric car in April and has upped its game with one-pedal driving
News
7 May 2026
New Vauxhall Corsa GSE: EV hot hatch gets racy looks and 276bhp
Tom Jervis with the Vauxhall Corsa GSE

New Vauxhall Corsa GSE: EV hot hatch gets racy looks and 276bhp

Vauxhall's electric hot supermini produces 276bhp and comes with a host of sporty mechanical upgrades
News
6 May 2026
New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power
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New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power

The new Toyota Yaris will arrive by 2028, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
5 May 2026