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New Renault Twingo 2026 preview: potentially game-changing EV is totally retro
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New Renault Twingo 2026 preview: potentially game-changing EV is totally retro

The reborn Renault Twingo will cost just €20,000, however we’re still waiting on confirmation it will come to the UK
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3 Feb 2025
Cheapest cars to run 2025
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Cheapest cars to run 2025

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
31 Jan 2025
Fiat Grande Panda review
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Fiat Grande Panda review

Fiat’s fresh and funky alternative to the Renault 5 has the substance to match its style
In-depth reviews
31 Jan 2025
New GWM Ora 03 GT 2025 review: sporty EV supermini isn't as cheap as we'd hope
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New GWM Ora 03 GT 2025 review: sporty EV supermini isn't as cheap as we'd hope

The flagship GWM Ora 03 GT has been given a sporty new look and more equipment, but the changes are purely cosmetic
Road tests
31 Jan 2025
At last! Renault 5 order books open to everyone: prices start from £23k
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At last! Renault 5 order books open to everyone: prices start from £23k

The reborn Renault 5 offers up to 252 miles of range, and deliveries are due to start this spring
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29 Jan 2025
New Fiat Grande Panda: UK prices, specs and full details
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New Fiat Grande Panda: UK prices, specs and full details

The new Grande Panda will cost from under £19,000 in hybrid form
News
28 Jan 2025
MG3 review
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MG3 review

The wide range of talents and competitive pricing of the MG3 make it more than a match for its rivals
In-depth reviews
23 Jan 2025
GWM Ora 3 picks up £6,000 price cut, plus new flagship GT model
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GWM Ora 3 picks up £6,000 price cut, plus new flagship GT model

Quirky EV hatchback is now significantly less expensive, starting from £24,995
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21 Jan 2025
New Alpine A290 hot hatch available to order now: all-electric MINI JCW rival starts from £33,500
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New Alpine A290 hot hatch available to order now: all-electric MINI JCW rival starts from £33,500

The stylish French hot hatch produces up to 217bhp, features Brembo brakes, bespoke Michelin tyres and a tuned chassis
News
21 Jan 2025
Best small cars to buy 2025
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Best small cars to buy 2025

Small cars come in all kinds of shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best ones to buy
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20 Jan 2025
Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV
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Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV

We’re still waiting on confirmation that the new Twingo will come to UK
News
17 Jan 2025
Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car
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Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car

The Sandero’s popularity continues to grow, as more than 300,000 were sold last year alone
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16 Jan 2025
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New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs
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New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs

Thanks to Sandero’s Jogger-based underpinnings, supermini may soon be offered with hybrid tech
News
13 Jan 2025
Best small automatic cars to buy 2025
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Best small automatic cars to buy 2025

Prefer your small cars with fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars you can buy
Best cars & vans
23 Dec 2024
Renault 5 - Electric motors, performance & drive
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Renault 5 - Electric motors, performance & drive

Renault’s experience with electric powertrains is reaping dividends, with smooth operation and good levels of performance
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
Renault 5 - Boot space, comfort & practicality
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Renault 5 - Boot space, comfort & practicality

Rear-seat space is average for the class, but the boot size is decent
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
Renault 5 - Reliability & safety
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Renault 5 - Reliability & safety

The Renault 5 falls short of a top Euro NCAP rating, while it’s too soon to comment on reliability
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
Renault 5 - Interior, design & technology
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Renault 5 - Interior, design & technology

The interior and design of the Renault 5 are very impressive, and the integration of its technology feels cutting-edge
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
Renault 5 - Range, charging & running costs
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Renault 5 - Range, charging & running costs

The Renault 5’s running costs should prove to be very low, however it isn’t the best for sustained high-speed driving
In-depth reviews
23 Dec 2024
Slowest cars on sale now
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Slowest cars on sale now

Sometimes it’s good to sit back and enjoy the journey, and the cars on our list of the slowest-accelerating new models give you plenty of time for tha…
Best cars & vans
18 Dec 2024
Best superminis to buy 2025
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Best superminis to buy 2025

It's a hard-fought class, but these are the 10 best superminis on sale right now
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9 Dec 2024
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
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Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025

Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini
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29 Nov 2024
Volkswagen ID.2all Concept: future VW ID.Polo promises big things and low prices
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Volkswagen ID.2all Concept: future VW ID.Polo promises big things and low prices

Future ID.Polo will mark a new start for the brand and be its second go at creating an affordable EV
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26 Nov 2024
Best used small cars to buy now
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Best used small cars to buy now

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
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MINI Cooper Convertible review
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MINI Cooper Convertible review

Fun to drive with a funky interior that’s perfectly practical for a weekend away, the MINI Cooper Convertible is a brilliant little soft-top
In-depth reviews
19 Nov 2024
New Dacia Spring 2024 review: an electric city car that ticks all the boxes
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New Dacia Spring 2024 review: an electric city car that ticks all the boxes

The all-electric Dacia Spring is cheap, efficient, fun and easy to drive
Road tests
13 Nov 2024
Ford Fiesta vs SEAT Ibiza: a used budget supermini dance-off
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Ford Fiesta vs SEAT Ibiza: a used budget supermini dance-off

Which is the better used supermini, an entry-level Ford Fiesta or a SEAT Ibiza?
Car group tests
7 Nov 2024
Dacia in talks with Ampere over next-generation EVs
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Dacia in talks with Ampere over next-generation EVs

Renault Group’s electric sub brand could provide EV technology for Dacia
News
1 Nov 2024
Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new
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Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new

These fun cars can put a smile on your face, as well as get you from A to B
Best cars & vans
31 Oct 2024
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
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Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio

JBL has developed a powerful new sound system specifically for the Aygo X
News
28 Oct 2024
New Cupra Raval to get concept styling and next-gen EV tech
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New Cupra Raval to get concept styling and next-gen EV tech

The all-electric Raval will maintain Cupra’s sporty image when it launches next year
News
23 Oct 2024
Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini's comforts
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Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini's comforts

Final report: big-selling supermini has been a hit over the past six months
Long-term tests
23 Oct 2024
Petrol-powered MINI JCW hatchback and Cabriolet revealed with 228bhp
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Petrol-powered MINI JCW hatchback and Cabriolet revealed with 228bhp

The latest MINI John Cooper Works performance models join electric sibling in the brand's ever-growing line-up
News
22 Oct 2024
Punchy 254bhp MINI John Cooper Works Electric charges in
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Punchy 254bhp MINI John Cooper Works Electric charges in

MINI finally reveals a spicy electric variant of the iconic John Cooper Works hatch
News
14 Oct 2024
Confirmed: Audi A1 and Q2 big-sellers set for the axe in 2025
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Confirmed: Audi A1 and Q2 big-sellers set for the axe in 2025

The popular A1 and Q2 will not be replaced when production ends but small Audi EVs will follow
News
14 Oct 2024
Stylish new MINI Cooper Convertible is out in the open
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Stylish new MINI Cooper Convertible is out in the open

The new MINI Cooper Convertible features a classy new cabin and smart design
News
8 Oct 2024
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