Superminis
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
The GR Yaris ‘Gen 2’ comes with 276bhp three-cylinder motor, plus two rally driver-tuned special editions
27 Mar 2024
Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power
Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power
Both the Sandero and Sandero Stepway ranges have been tweaked, gaining more safety features to meet the latest regulations
26 Mar 2024
New Suzuki Swift 2024 review: good value but interior feels dated
New Suzuki Swift 2024 review: good value but interior feels dated
The new Suzuki Swift is held back by its interior quality and dated infotainment, which trails many of its supermini rivals
22 Mar 2024
New SEAT Ibiza and Arona facelifts bring Spanish brand back off life-support
New SEAT Ibiza and Arona facelifts bring Spanish brand back off life-support
Spanish brand SEAT has upped the appeal of its popular Arona small SUV and Ibiza supermini with new styling and tech
21 Mar 2024
New Suzuki Swift UK prices move it within spitting distance of the MG3
New Suzuki Swift UK prices move it within spitting distance of the MG3
The fourth-generation Swift features a mild-hybrid petrol engine, plus four-wheel drive on top-spec models
21 Mar 2024
New MG3 Hybrid+ goes on sale as the UK's cheapest full hybrid car
New MG3 Hybrid+ goes on sale as the UK's cheapest full hybrid car
Despite featuring a full-hybrid powertrain and long kit list, the all-new MG3 manages to undercut Vauxhall Corsa
18 Mar 2024
GWM Ora 03 review
GWM Ora 03 review
Cute retro looks and lots of safety kit help the GWM Ora 03 stand out from rival electric vehicles
15 Mar 2024
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New Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 review: efficient supermini has a new face
New Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 review: efficient supermini has a new face
The Mazda 2 Hybrid’s new look helps to further separate it from its Toyota Yaris twin, but so does the price
15 Mar 2024
Best small automatic cars to buy 2024
Best small automatic cars to buy 2024
Prefer your small cars with fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars you can buy
13 Mar 2024
Best cars for £2,000 or less
Best cars for £2,000 or less
A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Here are some great used cars available for £2,000 or less
9 Mar 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
Looking for a car that’s cheap to insure? We’ve listed the cars with the cheapest insurance group ratings on sale in the UK today
8 Mar 2024
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport hybrid 2024 review: useful power upgrade comes at a cost
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport hybrid 2024 review: useful power upgrade comes at a cost
Toyota has enhanced the Yaris supermini with more tech and a more powerful hybrid offered only with the top trim levels…
6 Mar 2024
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?
5 Mar 2024
SEAT Ibiza turns 40: our VIP invite to the big Ibiza birthday party
SEAT Ibiza turns 40: our VIP invite to the big Ibiza birthday party
We head to the home of SEAT to celebrate the big-selling Ibiza supermini’s 40th birthday
4 Mar 2024
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated
1 Mar 2024
New Renault 5: price, specs, launch and on sale dates
New Renault 5: price, specs, launch and on sale dates
The much-loved Renault 5 is back in action as a brand new electric car. Here's everything you need to know about it...
28 Feb 2024
New Renault 5 could have a 15-year lifecycle with upgrades every year
New Renault 5 could have a 15-year lifecycle with upgrades every year
Renault is planning a long lifecycle for the Renault 5 with hardware and software improvements introduced on an annual basis
27 Feb 2024
New MG3 hopes to disrupt the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa’s supermini dominance
New MG3 hopes to disrupt the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa’s supermini dominance
New MG3 features the company’s first full-hybrid powertrain; pricing to be announced in March
26 Feb 2024
New all-electric Renault 4 flaunts retro-styled crossover body in snowy spy shots
New all-electric Renault 4 flaunts retro-styled crossover body in snowy spy shots
The new R4, part deux of Renault’s retro reimagination of its iconic past models, is coming to join the imminent Renault 5
23 Feb 2024
New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is one of the UK’s cheapest EVs
New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is one of the UK’s cheapest EVs
The new Corsa Yes Edition will be available to order online only from 17 April, taking styling cues from sporty GS
23 Feb 2024
Hyundai i20 N Line returns to supermini range
Hyundai i20 N Line returns to supermini range
The i20 was facelifted in 2023 without the sporty N Line derivative
23 Feb 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Flamboyant Peugeot E-208 electric supermini for £211 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Flamboyant Peugeot E-208 electric supermini for £211 a month
Our Car Deal of the Day for 21 February is the classy and recently facelifted Peugeot E-208 all-electric supermini
21 Feb 2024
Audi A1 review
Audi A1 review
The Audi A1 is a luxurious and sporty-looking small hatch that gives the MINI a run for its money
20 Feb 2024
New Dacia Spring to be revealed in full on 21 February
New Dacia Spring to be revealed in full on 21 February
Dacia’s budget EV will come with a new look and upgraded technology for its UK launch
19 Feb 2024
Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway all get extra safety kit for 2024
Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway all get extra safety kit for 2024
New safety features added to comply with incoming GSR2 regulations for cars sold in the UK and EU
19 Feb 2024
MINI Cooper E goes back to basics with cut price ‘Classic’ trim level
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
Best small cars to buy 2024
Best small cars to buy 2024
Small cars come in all kinds of shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best new small cars on sale
16 Feb 2024
New Lancia Ypsilon finally revealed in full - should the campaign start now for a UK relaunch?
New Lancia Ypsilon finally revealed in full - should the campaign start now for a UK relaunch?
Lancia is back with a clever and stylish new supermini, but it won’t be on UK shopping lists for now
14 Feb 2024
Car Deal of the Day: updated Renault Clio now with a £1,000 deposit contribution
Car Deal of the Day: updated Renault Clio now with a £1,000 deposit contribution
You can drive away in a brand new Clio for just £248 a month with this offer direct from Renault - our Deal of the Day for 13 February
13 Feb 2024
Car Deal of the Day: GWM ORA 03 is EV versatility for just £125 a month
Car Deal of the Day: GWM ORA 03 is EV versatility for just £125 a month
The GWM ORA 03 is a capable little EV and at this bargain price it had to be our Deal of the Day for 9 February
9 Feb 2024
Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) review: a fun, but pricey supermini
Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) review: 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
9 Feb 2024
SEAT Ibiza Anniversary Edition 2024 review: a so-so celebration of the Spanish supermini
SEAT Ibiza Anniversary Edition 2024 review: a so-so celebration of the Spanish supermini
The Ibiza's 40th birthday isn't quite as spectacular as we'd like
9 Feb 2024
New MINI Cooper gets petrol power and £22k starting price
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
Fiat 500 Collezione 1957 is a new special edition for fans of the Italian icon
Fiat 500 Collezione 1957 is a new special edition for fans of the Italian icon
Fiat says the new version is a “collectors’ edition” with just 1,957 units planned
5 Feb 2024