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Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2026
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Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2026

Love the feeling of the wind in your hair while driving? These are the cars for you
Best cars & vans
22 Dec 2025
New Ford Fiesta shaping up for its gigantic 2028 comeback
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New Ford Fiesta shaping up for its gigantic 2028 comeback

Ford’s passenger-car business will get a new lease of life thanks to Renault’s Ampere platform, paving the way for two new small EVs
News
21 Dec 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
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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
19 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month

Value for money is the Mazda 2 Hybrid’s forte, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 16.
News
16 Dec 2025
Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor
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Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor

The Clio now starts from £17,995 and is available in a simplified range of four trim levels
News
16 Dec 2025
Toyota Yaris review
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Toyota Yaris review

An efficient hybrid powertrain and plenty of standard kit make the Toyota Yaris a key contender in the supermini segment
In-depth reviews
16 Dec 2025
New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for
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New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for

The Renault Clio isn't due to arrive in the UK until 2027, but we've already been for a drive
Road tests
16 Dec 2025
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
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A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car

The Dacia Sandero and its Stepway offshoot get a fresh look and extra kit as part of mid-life revisions
News
16 Dec 2025
New Volkswagen ID. Polo prototype review: electric supermini shows VW at its best
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New Volkswagen ID. Polo prototype review: electric supermini shows VW at its best

We get an early taste of the new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Polo ahead of its official reveal
Road tests
15 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: brand new Nissan Micra arrives with a bang at only £204 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: brand new Nissan Micra arrives with a bang at only £204 a month

Before we’ve even had a chance to drive it in the UK, the all-new Nissan Micra is our Deal of the Day for 13 December
News
13 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month

The Vauxhall Corsa is a regular top-seller – and with deals like this it’s easy to see why. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 12.
News
12 Dec 2025
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New Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 2025 review: an underwhelming celebration
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New Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 2025 review: an underwhelming celebration

This special Polo marks a half-century celebration, but VW doesn’t seem too bothered
Road tests
12 Dec 2025
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
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Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features

Hyundai’s petrol-powered supermini is getting on a bit, so has been freshened up
News
12 Dec 2025
Cupra Raval’s 280-mile range revealed as battery plant opens for business
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Cupra Raval’s 280-mile range revealed as battery plant opens for business

Lithium-iron phosphate battery line officially starts – and will power VW and Skoda affordable EVs too
News
12 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
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
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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
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