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Cheapest cars to buy 2026
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Cheapest cars to buy 2026

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
4 Feb 2026
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

The automotive landscape has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. To celebrate, we name the 50 models that we think illustrate the transformat…
Best cars & vans
4 Feb 2026
Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap
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Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap

A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk11 that's been on sale in the UK since 2022
Used car tests
3 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month

The Audi A3 is a high-ranking hatchback, but this price would make you think otherwise. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 January.
News
30 Jan 2026
Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3
2026 MG4 EV

Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3

The ‘original’ MG4 EV has been tweaked with a new interior and prices
News
28 Jan 2026
New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK
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New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK

The Chinese price wars have reached our shores, with the new MG4 Urban priced at thousands less than rivals
News
28 Jan 2026
The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't
The biggest modern car failures

The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't

Sometimes things just don’t go to plan, as demonstrated by these promising models that ultimately disappointed
Best cars & vans
28 Jan 2026
A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival
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A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival

Editor Paul Barker thinks DS's plans for a reboot of its popular hatchback is a good idea
Opinion
27 Jan 2026
New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
DS 3 exclusive image - front

New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots

The DS 3 hatchback is set to be revived to address the French brand’s sluggish sales, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
26 Jan 2026
Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review
Used Mazda 3 Mk3 - front

Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review

A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
Used car tests
22 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Ultra-efficient MG3 hybrid for £154 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Ultra-efficient MG3 hybrid for £154 a month

Superminis are few and far between these days, and full-hybrids are the rarest of the lot. The MG3 is our Deal of the Day for 21 January.
News
21 Jan 2026
Most reliable small cars to buy 2026
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Most reliable small cars to buy 2026

We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy, according to our latest Driver Power survey
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21 Jan 2026
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A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle
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A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle

Which car maker will create a new vehicle type like the original Qashqai or Scenic? DS is going to try
News
15 Jan 2026
Used Renault Megane (Mk4, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
Renault Megane Mk4

Used Renault Megane (Mk4, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide

A full used buyer’s guide on the Renault Megane covering the Megane Mk4 (2016 - 2022)
Used car tests
15 Jan 2026
Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger
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Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger

From this month, prices for over 6,000 Ford parts will be cut by 25 per cent, potentially saving owners hundreds of pounds
News
14 Jan 2026
Vauxhall Astra Electric review
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Vauxhall Astra Electric review

All-electric Vauxhall Astra is stylish, well-equipped and now costs less to buy, but there are more talented alternatives out there
In-depth reviews
9 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Join the R-Line with a sporty VW Golf for £214 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Join the R-Line with a sporty VW Golf for £214 a month

The Volkswagen Golf is a top choice at the best of times, but especially so when it’s this affordable. It’s our Deal of the Day for January 7.
News
7 Jan 2026
Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
Kia EV4 and Renault Megane - front tracking

Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
Car group tests
3 Jan 2026
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
Kia PV5 Passenger - front tracking

New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant

These EVs have only just launched in the UK, but they already qualify for a £1,500 discount from the Government
News
19 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.
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12 Dec 2025
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Hyundai i20 Phantom Black Pearl Blackline

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 Born review
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Cupra Born review

Cupra’s electric hatch stands out more than its VW cousins, and the most powerful model offers proper hot hatch performance
In-depth reviews
11 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
Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Third fleetwatch: whether it’s Yorkshire’s difficult roads or long motorway commutes, Audi’s premium hatch has handled everything we’ve thrown at it
Long-term tests
8 Dec 2025
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New Peugeot E-308 2025 facelift review: a welcome upgrade, but still lags behind rivals
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New Peugeot E-308 2025 facelift review: a welcome upgrade, but still lags behind rivals

The Peugeot E-308 has been handed a facelift, which includes a boost in range, but its sub-standard charging is a let down
Road tests
6 Dec 2025
Mazda 3 review
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Mazda 3 review

The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, though some rivals are more practical all-rounders
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month
Hyundai i10 - front cornering

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…
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3 Dec 2025
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
DS 3 and No.4 Performance line

DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness

This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport
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2 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable
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Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable

The Cupra Leon offers an upmarket design and sporty character. It’s also stunningly cheap right now, and is our Deal of the Day for December 1.
News
1 Dec 2025
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
In-depth reviews
1 Dec 2025
SEAT Leon review
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SEAT Leon review

Long-running hatchback is a decent all-rounder with value pricing on its side
In-depth reviews
28 Nov 2025
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal
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New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal

New looks and bigger batteries for the updated Peugeot 308 range, but the regular Hybrid is the one to go for.
Road tests
26 Nov 2025
Hyundai i30 review
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Hyundai i30 review

The Hyundai i30 is a well-built and refined family car, but it fails to excite in a class with plenty of dynamic and stylish rivals
In-depth reviews
25 Nov 2025
New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet
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New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet

The new Cupra Leon VZ produces 320bhp with plenty of grip and agility
Road tests
25 Nov 2025
Best used hatchbacks to buy 2026
Best used hatchbacks 2025

Best used hatchbacks to buy 2026

Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years
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The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years

Ford’s family hatchback favourite is being axed as the brand focuses its efforts on EVs
News
17 Nov 2025
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