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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
New BYD Dolphin G is brand’s first car built specially for Europe, and legacy car makers should worry
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New BYD Dolphin G is brand’s first car built specially for Europe, and legacy car makers should worry

The Dolphin G, a Fiesta-sized hatchback, will be the first BYD designed specially for Europe – and many more will follow
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
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 and offer better value
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI to make long-awaited debut at N24 race next week
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New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI to make long-awaited debut at N24 race next week

Mark your calendars, Volkswagen GTI is going electric on Friday May 15th
News
8 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
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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
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
5 May 2026
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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
Renault 5 and Nissan Micra: Which of the small EV siblings would suit you?
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Renault 5 and Nissan Micra: Which of the small EV siblings would suit you?

Renault and Nissan each make their own version of the same stylish small EV but which is best?
Features
3 May 2026
New Peugeot 208: electric supermini to channel iconic 205
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New Peugeot 208: electric supermini to channel iconic 205

The new Peugeot 208 will be previewed at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, but our exclusive images show how it could look
News
1 May 2026
New Citroen e-C3 Urban Range review: suited to the city in more ways than one
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New Citroen e-C3 Urban Range review: suited to the city in more ways than one

The Citroen E-C3 Urban comes with an even lower price, but also less battery range
Road tests
30 Apr 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
29 Apr 2026
Best small 4x4s 2026: compare small 4WD cars
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Best small 4x4s 2026: compare small 4WD cars

Need off-road capability in a compact package? Take a look the best small 4x4s
Best cars & vans
29 Apr 2026
Fiat 500 review
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Fiat 500 review

It’s still full of retro charm, but the latest Fiat 500 is far more sophisticated than ever before
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Crucial new Volkswagen ID. Polo EV arrives with 283-mile range and £25k price tag
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Crucial new Volkswagen ID. Polo EV arrives with 283-mile range and £25k price tag

The new Volkswagen ID. Polo is the latest entrant in the rapidly-growing electric supermini sector that includes the Renault 5 Cupra Raval and Hyundai…
News
29 Apr 2026
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2026
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2026

EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best cars & vans
28 Apr 2026
Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review and buyer's guide
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Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review and buyer's guide

The Audi A1 has been a wildly successful premium supermini for over a decade, and continues to sell well in its latest generation. Here’s how to buy t…
Used car tests
28 Apr 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month

The Volkswagen Polo has long been a sophisticated choice in the supermini class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 April.
News
27 Apr 2026
New Cupra Raval ready to take on Renault 5 from £23,785
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New Cupra Raval ready to take on Renault 5 from £23,785

A driver-oriented chassis, mean looks and plenty of power - the Cupra Raval looks to tempt hot hatch fans into EVs
News
23 Apr 2026
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Cheapest cars to buy 2026
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Cheapest cars to buy 2026

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
23 Apr 2026
China's Lepas car brand is planning a MINI-beating premium supermini
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China's Lepas car brand is planning a MINI-beating premium supermini

Range will go from two models to five in quick succession, with new supermini to sit alongside selection of SUVs
News
21 Apr 2026
Fiat's Grande Panda is about to get cheaper thanks to a good-old manual gearbox
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Fiat's Grande Panda is about to get cheaper thanks to a good-old manual gearbox

Fiat will soon offer the currently auto-only Fiat Panda with a manual gearbox, lowering the range’s starting price and keeping petrol power alive
News
20 Apr 2026
Long-term test: Skoda Fabia 130
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Long-term test: Skoda Fabia 130

First report: Our man takes a seat to ponder the fastest Skoda Fabia to date
Long-term tests
19 Apr 2026
Nissan Micra review
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Nissan Micra review

The new Nissan Micra takes the formula established by the Renault 5 and adds some Japanese flair
In-depth reviews
17 Apr 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat Grande Panda offers Italian chic for a gobsmacking £175 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Fiat Grande Panda offers Italian chic for a gobsmacking £175 a month

Leasing deals for Fiat’s retro hatch just keep getting more affordable. It’s our Deal of the Day for 15 April.
News
15 Apr 2026
Peugeot E-208 review
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Peugeot E-208 review

This stylish electric supermini has an upmarket cabin, but its high price dampens the appeal
In-depth reviews
10 Apr 2026
Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five
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Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five

Final report: How does our hatch compare to Nissan sister?
Long-term tests
9 Apr 2026
Three-car garage: used Ford Mustang, MINI Cooper and Volkswagen ID. Buzz for £90k
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Three-car garage: used Ford Mustang, MINI Cooper and Volkswagen ID. Buzz for £90k

Renault’s Twingo is the latest retro name to make a return. Here we’ve picked three other successful comebacks that you can buy used on our Marketplac…
Features
2 Apr 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
1 Apr 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
31 Mar 2026
Renault's cute new Twingo is hard not to love and we have globalisation to thank
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Renault's cute new Twingo is hard not to love and we have globalisation to thank

By leveraging the scale and resource of China, Renault has made a very European car better for all of us
Opinion
31 Mar 2026