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Best used small cars 2024
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Best used small cars 2024

Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
Best cars & vans
16 Jan 2024
New Fiat Topolino: latest details and prices for the retro EV runabout
Fiat Topolino - front

New Fiat Topolino: latest details and prices for the retro EV runabout

The Fiat Topolino is the Italian brand’s take on the Citroen Ami, and gets retro styling with an opening fabric roof
News
10 Jul 2023
Inside the mind of Patrick le QuEment: Renault's visionary design boss
Patrick le QuEment sitting down in an office - front shot.

Inside the mind of Patrick le QuEment: Renault's visionary design boss

We meet the revolutionary French designer who helped define contemporary European car identity and design through his greatest achievement, the Renaul…
Features
24 Jun 2023
Toyota Aygo X review
Toyota Aygo X - front tracking

Toyota Aygo X review

Toyota’s tiny pseudo-SUV might be a charming city car, but it costs as much as cars in the class above
In-depth reviews
8 Jun 2023
Volkswagen up! (2012-2023) review
Volkswagen up! - front tracking

Volkswagen up! (2012-2023) review

The VW up! has been at the top of the city car class for a decade, and it’s still going strong
In-depth reviews
12 Apr 2023
New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed
Facelifted Hyundai i10 and i10 N-Line - front static

New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed

Hyundai has given its smallest model a facelift this year
News
6 Apr 2023
"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - small cars

"The small car needs to make a comeback" - 2023 wish list

As the small car market continues to decline, chief reviewer Alex Ingram explains why the world needs these pint-sized motors
Opinion
7 Jan 2023
New Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn review
Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn - front cornering

New Fiat 500e Designio by Project Kahn review

Kahn has transformed the 500 into a true head-turner, but this level of exclusivity doesn't come cheap
Road tests
21 Dec 2022
Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto: 2022 twin test review
Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10 - front tracking

Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto: 2022 twin test review

These city cars are at home in town or on the motorway, but which is best?
Car group tests
8 Sep 2022
Used Renault Twingo review
Used Renault Twingo - front

Used Renault Twingo review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Renault Twingo covering the Twingo Mk3 (2014-date)
Used car tests
24 Jan 2021
Volkswagen up! GTI (2017-2023) review
Volkswagen up! - front driving

Volkswagen up! GTI (2017-2023) review

The VW up! GTI is the smallest car to wear the fabled badge, but it produces the biggest grin
In-depth reviews
11 Jan 2021
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SEAT Mii Electric review
SEAT Mii electric

SEAT Mii Electric review

The SEAT Mii Electric is a great city car option if you're looking for low running costs, superb comfort and good levels of equipment
In-depth reviews
7 Jan 2021
Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback
News
11 Dec 2020
New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review
Fiat 500

New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review

New all-electric Fiat 500 combines classic lines with latest tech and up to 199 miles of range
Road tests
2 Dec 2020
Used Fiat 500 review

Used Fiat 500 review

Read our full used car buyer’s guide on the Fiat 500, covering the model before and after its 2016 facelift (2008-present)
Used car tests
19 Nov 2020
Used Suzuki Celerio review

Used Suzuki Celerio review

A full used buyers guide on the Suzuki Celerio covering the Celerio Mk1 (2015-2019)
Used car tests
16 Nov 2020
New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released
Fiat 500e

New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released

The new Fiat 500 electric city car will go on sale this December, with a starting price of £19,995 and up to 199 miles of range depending on battery
News
22 Oct 2020
City Car of the Year 2020: Volkswagen up!

City Car of the Year 2020: Volkswagen up!

The Volkswagen up! is the 2020 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Hyundai i10 and SEAT Mii Electric commended
News
13 Oct 2020
New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed
Toyota Aygo driving

New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed

Facelifted Kia Picanto city car comes with sharp new look and updated standard equipment
News
1 Oct 2020
New Hyundai i10 N Line 2020 review
Hyundai i10 N Line

New Hyundai i10 N Line 2020 review

A slightly livelier, slightly sportier version on the excellent Hyundai i10 city car makes lots of sense...
Road tests
15 Jul 2020
Peugeot 108 updated with fresh paint and new trim

Peugeot 108 updated with fresh paint and new trim

Peugeot has given its entry-level 108 city car minor update, introducing a tweaked colour palette and a subtly revised interior
News
9 Jul 2020
New Toyota Aygo JBL Edition launched

New Toyota Aygo JBL Edition launched

Toyota has kitted out it’s dinky city car with an enormous stereo system, which features a subwoofer in place of the standard model’s spare wheel
News
8 Jul 2020
New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review
SEAT Mii electric

New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review

The new SEAT Mii electric has plenty of plus points, but is ultimately let down by its price
Road tests
11 Jun 2020
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Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

New limited edition C1 created through collaboration with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
News
27 May 2020
Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia's new electric city car would address drivers’ safety fears about travelling on public transport
News
22 May 2020
“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”

“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the time is right for cars such as the Citroen Ami and other urban runabouts to come to the UK
Opinion
6 May 2020
Skoda Citigo-e iV vs Volkswagen e-up!

Skoda Citigo-e iV vs Volkswagen e-up!

Skoda is returning to the city car class with the new all-electric Citigo-e. Is it a better buy than the similar Volkswagen e-up!?
Car group tests
25 Mar 2020
New Volkswagen up! GTI 2020 review
Volkswagen up! - front driving

New Volkswagen up! GTI 2020 review

Emissions regulations have done little to spoil the Volkswagen up! GTI pocket rocket
Road tests
5 Mar 2020
Peugeot 108 safe from axe and could go all-electric

Peugeot 108 safe from axe and could go all-electric

Peugeot boss reveals the 108 will stay in the brand's line-up, while also hinting there’s interest in larger cars sitting above the 508
News
3 Mar 2020