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New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time
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New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time

Dacia’s hybrid roadmap is becoming clearer, with all Renault Group parts at brand’s disposal – including plug-in tech
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16 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
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
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Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model

Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
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10 Jan 2025
Dacia Bigster to hit UK streets fast as brand signals high hopes for the new SUV
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Dacia Bigster to hit UK streets fast as brand signals high hopes for the new SUV

UK brand director says buyers will not be left waiting for Bigster deliveries as they have been for Mk3 Duster
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9 Jan 2025
Best snow cars 2025
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Best snow cars 2025

Don’t get caught out in extreme conditions this winter. We’ve picked 10 showroom buys that should keep you safe
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025

Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
New Dacia Bigster will offer best value in mid-size SUV segment, promises UK brand director
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New Dacia Bigster will offer best value in mid-size SUV segment, promises UK brand director

Plus “customers will be pleasantly surprised” by pricing for Dacia’s eagerly anticipated family SUV
News
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…
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18 Dec 2024
Ford Puma alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Ford's popular little SUV
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Ford Puma alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Ford's popular little SUV

The Ford Puma is a brilliant small SUV, but it’s not for everyone. Here are the best alternatives to choose from
Best cars & vans
25 Nov 2024
Best used mid-size SUVs and 4x4s to buy now
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Best used mid-size SUVs and 4x4s to buy now

Mid-size SUVs and 4x4s are as popular as ever, and these the best pre-owned models on sale
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?
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Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?

The new Dacia Duster and MG ZS are the UK’s cheapest small SUVs. Which makes more sense in hybrid form?
Car group tests
13 Nov 2024
Dacia Spring Cargo is a new city slicker electric van for only £13k
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Dacia Spring Cargo is a new city slicker electric van for only £13k

The commercial version of Dacia’s cut-price Spring EV ditches the back seats to increase cargo space
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5 Nov 2024
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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
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1 Nov 2024
Dacia Duster 2024 Hybrid review: electrical assistance suits superb small SUV
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Dacia Duster 2024 Hybrid review: electrical assistance suits superb small SUV

The first ever Dacia Duster Hybrid is a hit from behind the wheel, but better options exist in the small SUV’s range
Road tests
30 Oct 2024
Dacia Duster named Carbuyer Car of the Year for 2025
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Dacia Duster named Carbuyer Car of the Year for 2025

The Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2025 winners have been announced, and it’s good news for Dacia
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22 Oct 2024
New Dacia Bigster is the antidote to the confusion of modern car tech, says brand’s boss
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New Dacia Bigster is the antidote to the confusion of modern car tech, says brand’s boss

And value brand’s approach is working, as it lures in customers from more expensive rival companies
News
17 Oct 2024
Paris Motor Show 2024: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars
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Paris Motor Show 2024: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars

The all-new Renault 4, MINI John Cooper Works and Dacia Bigster were among the models on display at this year’s Mondial de L’Auto
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16 Oct 2024
Fancy a Dacia Bigster with seven seats? Well you can’t have one!
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Fancy a Dacia Bigster with seven seats? Well you can’t have one!

The Dacia Jogger remains the brand’s only offering capable of ferrying around seven. CEO Denis Le Vot tells Auto Express why
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9 Oct 2024
New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date
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New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date

The Dacia Duster’s big brother will be unveiled in a matter of days, before heading to the Paris Motor Show
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4 Oct 2024
Dacia Duster's utility vehicle design vs the Spanish wilderness
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Dacia Duster's utility vehicle design vs the Spanish wilderness

We spend a night with Dacia VP of design David Durand, who perfectly embodies the firm’s spirit of adventure
Features
23 Sep 2024
Dacia Duster off-road test: going where no cheap 4x4 has gone before
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Dacia Duster off-road test: going where no cheap 4x4 has gone before

We discover that when the going gets tough, the latest 4x4 Duster gets going
Features
16 Sep 2024
Dacia CEO reveals the budget brand's masterplan
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Dacia CEO reveals the budget brand's masterplan

We talk to CEO Denis Le Vot and get the inside story on the new Duster and what is next for Dacia
Features
9 Sep 2024
Adding some Starkle to the Dacia Duster at a Bucharest bumper factory
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Adding some Starkle to the Dacia Duster at a Bucharest bumper factory

We go behind the scenes with the Romanian firm that has been integral to the Duster’s development
Features
2 Sep 2024
Dacia Duster owners' review: the people's verdict on the new Mk3 SUV
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Dacia Duster owners' review: the people's verdict on the new Mk3 SUV

Previous-generation Dusters impressed these people enough for them to buy the SUV. But what do they make of the Mk3?
Features
26 Aug 2024
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Best low emission green cars in the UK
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Best low emission green cars in the UK

Low emissions and good fuel economy go hand-in-hand, and these cars deliver the best of both
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22 Aug 2024
Dacia Sandrider: Sebastien Loeb's Dakar rally challenger in detail
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Dacia Sandrider: Sebastien Loeb's Dakar rally challenger in detail

The new Duster is tough, but the Sandrider takes things to another level, as Dacia aims for victory on the punishing Dakar Rally
Features
19 Aug 2024
The Dacia Sandero is Europe’s best selling car, so far 
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The Dacia Sandero is Europe’s best selling car, so far 

Global demand for the Romanian supermini has grown alongside its huge popularity in Europe
News
18 Jul 2024
Most reliable small cars to buy
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Most reliable small cars to buy

We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy, according to our latest Driver Power survey
Best cars & vans
17 Jul 2024
Small SUV of the Year 2024: Dacia Duster
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Small SUV of the Year 2024: Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is the 2024 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Hyundai Kona and Jeep Avenger commended
Awards
3 Jul 2024
Driver Power Award 2024: Dacia Duster Mk2
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Driver Power Award 2024: Dacia Duster Mk2

The Dacia Duster Mk2 is the winner of our 2024 Auto Express Driver Power Award
Awards
3 Jul 2024
Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land
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Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land

Owners have voted the Dacia Duster as the most satisfying new car to own in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
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11 Jun 2024
New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed
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New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

The all-electric Dacia Spring starts from under £15,000, so it’s Britain’s cheapest EV
News
4 Jun 2024
Used Dacia Sandero (Mk3, 2020-date) review: all the essentials at a low price
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Used Dacia Sandero (Mk3, 2020-date) review: all the essentials at a low price

A full used review on the Dacia Sandero covering the Sandero Mk3 that's been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
3 Jun 2024
New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto
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New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto

With a starting price of just under £15,000, the Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car in UK showrooms
News
28 May 2024
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
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“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”

Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs
Opinion
1 May 2024
‘Dacia Zen’ seven-year warranty brings added peace of mind
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‘Dacia Zen’ seven-year warranty brings added peace of mind

The value brand’s new warranty is also available on used cars, as well as for existing Dacia customers
News
16 Apr 2024
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