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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
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
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid in La Prima trim - front tracking

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
Skoda Fabia 130 long-term test - Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks sat on the bonnet of the Skoda holding a racing car seat

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
Nissan Micra - front tracking

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
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
9 Apr 2026
Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five
Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five - Nissan or Renault

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
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
Electric car charging mega test - Renault 5 front angled

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full 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
2 Apr 2026
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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
Alastair Crooks with the Kia EV2

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
Jordan Twingo Opinion

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
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month

Small, easy to drive and frugal, there’s much to like about the MG3. It’s our Deal of the Day for 26 March.
News
26 Mar 2026
Used Mazda 2 (Mk3, 2015 - 2025) review and buyer's guide
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Used Mazda 2 (Mk3, 2015 - 2025) review and buyer's guide

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 2 covering the Mazda 2 Mk3 (2015 - 2025)
Used car tests
25 Mar 2026
Suzuki Swift review
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Suzuki Swift review

The Suzuki Swift continues to offer plenty of value and efficiency in a dwindling supermini market
In-depth reviews
19 Mar 2026
New Peugeot 208 to be revealed at 2026 Paris Motor Show… well, almost
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New Peugeot 208 to be revealed at 2026 Paris Motor Show… well, almost

The next-generation supermini will feature stunning looks and cutting-edge technology for Peugeot, including a Hypersquare steering yoke
News
19 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Micra by name, micro by price! Nissan Micra now just £190 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Micra by name, micro by price! Nissan Micra now just £190 per month

The Renault 5’s sister is a real bargain right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for March 19.
News
19 Mar 2026
Renault Clio review
2026 Renault Clio - front 3/4

Renault Clio review

The Renault Clio is a star of the supermini class – stylish, well-built, good to drive and packed with tech
In-depth reviews
18 Mar 2026
New Leapmotor B03 will be a spacious Renault 5 rival
New Leapmotor B03 - front 3/4

New Leapmotor B03 will be a spacious Renault 5 rival

Budget Chinese brand’s supermini will major on space and tech when it arrives in early 2027
News
18 Mar 2026
Best small automatic cars to buy 2026
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Best small automatic cars to buy 2026

Prefer less bulk and fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars for you
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2026
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Cheapest cars to run 2026
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Cheapest cars to run 2026

When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
Best cars & vans
11 Mar 2026
Cupra Born gets new look and one-pedal drive for 2026
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Cupra Born gets new look and one-pedal drive for 2026

A mid-life overhaul sees Cupra’s inaugural EV get the family look, extra tech and uprated 370-mile range
News
5 Mar 2026
Renault 5 review
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Renault 5 review

The Renault 5 is a fun electric supermini packed with character and clever features
In-depth reviews
2 Mar 2026
New Vauxhall Corsa GSE:  276bhp electric VXR replacement spied with fat arches
Vauxhall Corsa GSE - front 3/4

New Vauxhall Corsa GSE:  276bhp electric VXR replacement spied with fat arches

The first spy shots reveal the properly hot Vauxhall is finally back
News
2 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Polo review
Volkswagen Polo - front tracking

Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo still holds its own as a highly capable supermini
In-depth reviews
27 Feb 2026
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
26 Feb 2026
Best small luxury cars to buy now 2026
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Best small luxury cars to buy now 2026

Small cars don’t have to feel cheap and look uninspiring, here are the best high-class, head-turning runabouts on sale…
Best cars & vans
25 Feb 2026
New MG2 due in 2027: £20k EV aims to deliver 'British' style to the supermini class
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New MG2 due in 2027: £20k EV aims to deliver 'British' style to the supermini class

MG’s electric supermini is going big on style to stand out from rivals, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
23 Feb 2026
Citroen C3 vs Toyota Aygo X: small budget hybrids in a high-stakes showdown
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Citroen C3 vs Toyota Aygo X: small budget hybrids in a high-stakes showdown

Toyota’s Aygo X gets hybrid-only powertrain as part of refresh. How does it rate against Citroen’s latest C3?
Car group tests
21 Feb 2026
Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway get hybrid power and other updates
New Dacia Sandero Stepway - front 3/4

Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway get hybrid power and other updates

New hybrid engines confirmed for the hugely popular Sandero alongside other changes across the Dacia range
News
20 Feb 2026
Ford and Renault EV deal: Fiesta and other new EVs will ‘feel like Fords’
Ford with Renault

Ford and Renault EV deal: Fiesta and other new EVs will ‘feel like Fords’

Renault boss Provost confirms new Ford supermini EV will feel like a Ford, not a rebodied R5
News
19 Feb 2026
Best small cars to buy 2026
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Best small cars to buy 2026

Small cars come in all shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best ones to buy
Best cars & vans
16 Feb 2026