City cars
New Fiat Topolino Dolcevita arrives as dinky electric convertible for £9,500
New Fiat Topolino Dolcevita arrives as dinky electric convertible for £9,500
The cute electric quadricycle can now be ordered as a convertible for a small additional outlay
Honda Super-N review
Honda Super-N review
Honda’s kei car has been given a sporty makeover for British city car buyers, with pleasing results
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 500e is charming and cheap at £210 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 500e is charming and cheap at £210 a month
The Fiat 500e is an excellent EV with bags of retro style. It’s our Deal of the Day for 21 October.
Best used small cars to buy 2026
Best used small cars to buy 2026
Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second-hand city cars and superminis
New Smart #2 Brabus confirmed, and the souped-up city car should pack a punch
New Smart #2 Brabus confirmed, and the souped-up city car should pack a punch
The regular #2 has just 80bhp and does 0-62mph in nearly 12 seconds, so it shouldn’t be hard to make the Brabus version peppier
New Fiat Panda confirmed as 2CV’s electric sister car – and a new 500e could follow
New Fiat Panda confirmed as 2CV’s electric sister car – and a new 500e could follow
New Fiat boss Arnaud Belloni confirms the ‘Pandina’ should break cover next year, using Stellantis’ new e-car architecture
New Smart #2: pint-sized EV arrives with 180-mile range for £20k price
New Smart #2: pint-sized EV arrives with 180-mile range for £20k price
Smart has finally returned to its roots with a successor to the iconic ForTwo city car
New Nissan Pixo revealed: electric city car targets sub-£20k cheapness
New Nissan Pixo revealed: electric city car targets sub-£20k cheapness
Another affordable new EV is on the way, with the reborn Nissan Pixo set for UK roads next year with a potential sub-£20k price
Large SUVs are overkill. 'Right-size' into a smaller car, you'll feel the benefit
Large SUVs are overkill. 'Right-size' into a smaller car, you'll feel the benefit
Auto Express’s deputy editor gives his expert insight on why small cars are the market’s best-kept secret
La Cinquecento’s Fiat 500 Scattante is an Italian icon made in Britain
La Cinquecento’s Fiat 500 Scattante is an Italian icon made in Britain
This remastered version of the original Fiat 500 was created by new outfit La Cinquecento, which plans to build only a handful each year
New Dacia Spring revealed: small EV gets 50% price hike, but a big jump in quality
New Dacia Spring revealed: small EV gets 50% price hike, but a big jump in quality
The new Spring will be based on the adorable Renault Twingo and built here in Europe
Forget supercars and SUVs, tiny city cars are capturing the public's imagination
Forget supercars and SUVs, tiny city cars are capturing the public's imagination
Mike Rutherford explains why pint-sized cars are set to become big business
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
New Volkswagen ID. up! set to light up electric city car sector
New Volkswagen ID. up! set to light up electric city car sector
The ID. Every1 concept is set to make way for a memorable name in 2027
Best city cars to buy 2026
Best city cars to buy 2026
Conquering the city streets by car? These are the best urban runabouts for the job
New Suzuki eSky EV coming to the UK with ultra-compact design
New Suzuki eSky EV coming to the UK with ultra-compact design
Another electric Japanese Kei Car is coming to Europe, and this one will nearly crack 200 miles
New Dacia Spring 2026 review: with more power comes greater ability
New Dacia Spring 2026 review: with more power comes greater ability
A larger and more powerful motor has transformed the Spring into a surprisingly accomplished motorway cruiser, although previous pitfalls remain.
Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash
Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash
Honda’s funky Super-N is the latest electric city car on the block. We find out if the kei car-based newcomer is a match for Hyundai’s Inster
Toyota Aygo X review
Toyota Aygo X review
The Toyota Aygo X is a compact, characterful city car with plenty to like
Abarth 500e review
Abarth 500e review
Abarth has had a stab at recreating its iconic 500 hot hatch for the electric era – with mixed results
Fiat 500 review
Fiat 500 review
It’s still full of retro charm, but the latest Fiat 500 is far more sophisticated than ever before
Cute Fiat 500e is £3,750 cheaper from right now, all thanks to the Electric Car Grant
Cute Fiat 500e is £3,750 cheaper from right now, all thanks to the Electric Car Grant
Hefty discount also means the electric version of the stylish city car is cheaper than the petrol
Best small cars to buy 2026
Best small cars to buy 2026
Small cars come in all shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best ones to buy
City Car of the Year 2026: Kia Picanto
City Car of the Year 2026: Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto is the 2026 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Leapmotor T03 and Toyota Aygo X commended
Fiat Topolino review - super-cute Italian city car is cheap but niche in appeal
Fiat Topolino review - super-cute Italian city car is cheap but niche in appeal
The Citroen Ami microcar has gained a cool cousin from Fiat - but is it any better?
Dacia Spring gets massive price drop: EV now £4k cheaper than before
Dacia Spring gets massive price drop: EV now £4k cheaper than before
The Dacia Spring becomes the UK’s cheapest new car, starting from less than £12k
Funky Fiat Topolino Sport is fast in name only
Funky Fiat Topolino Sport is fast in name only
8bhp is enough for a ‘Sport’ label, according to Fiat
Most reliable small cars to buy 2026
Most reliable small cars to buy 2026
We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy, according to our latest Driver Power survey
I drove the Honda Super-N and it puts bigger EVs to shame
I drove the Honda Super-N and it puts bigger EVs to shame
Richard Ingram thinks Honda's Super-N is the biggest car-related curveball in 2026 so far.
Renault Twingo review
Renault Twingo review
Affordable, efficient, pleasant to drive and most importantly, desirable – Renault’s hit a home run with its new Twingo
Kia Picanto review
Kia Picanto review
The little Kia Picanto boasts plenty of kit and offers a grown-up drive to go with its sporty looks
BYD Dolphin Surf review
BYD Dolphin Surf review
The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
Tiny new Honda Super-N has an equally miniature range
Tiny new Honda Super-N has an equally miniature range
Quirky electric city car is nearly half the price of the old Honda e, but it’s also much slower with 0-62mph in 14.5 seconds
New Kia EV1 to arrive in 2028, and Hyundai Ioniq 1 won’t be far behind
New Kia EV1 to arrive in 2028, and Hyundai Ioniq 1 won’t be far behind
The Renault Twingo rival will use a bespoke EV architecture that’s being jointly developed by Kia and Hyundai
Kia Picanto marked for death as new hybrid is deemed impossible
Kia Picanto marked for death as new hybrid is deemed impossible
Kia bosses tell us the brand will update the city car for as long as possible, but there are no plans for a next-generation model