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What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers
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What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers

Think 17 Chinese car brands in the UK is plenty? GAC doesn’t, so here’s its Aion brand
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16 Nov 2025
New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like
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New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like

The limited-edition hot hatch has been inspired by Cupra’s championship-winning Leon touring car racer
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13 Nov 2025
Skoda Octavia review
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Skoda Octavia review

Considering its budget roots, the Skoda Octavia feels surprisingly upmarket, yet it’s still practical and spacious
In-depth reviews
12 Nov 2025
New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior
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New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior

The Peugeot Polygon concept hints at how the next Peugeot 208 supermini could look
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12 Nov 2025
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
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New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k

The 308 SW estate car is also available to order now, and like the hatchback it’s cheaper than before
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11 Nov 2025
Vauxhall Astra review
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Vauxhall Astra review

Stylish looks, impressive technology and a wide variety of engines make the Vauxhall Astra a convincingly good family hatchback
In-depth reviews
11 Nov 2025
Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?
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Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?

Refreshed Honda Civic takes on SEAT’s revitalised Leon as they strive to prove there’s plenty of life in the family hatchback yet. But which is the ch…
Car group tests
8 Nov 2025
Honda Civic review
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Honda Civic review

Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
In-depth reviews
7 Nov 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month

It may be a little overlooked, but there’s plenty to like about Skoda Scala. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 27.
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27 Oct 2025
Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000
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Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000

Our Car Hunter has £8,000 for a small diesel hatch with low running costs, but which one?
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22 Oct 2025
DS No4 review
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DS No4 review

Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
In-depth reviews
20 Oct 2025
Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000
3-car garage for 142k

Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000

For the price of a new Land Rover Defender Octa, you could have a great family car, an accomplished sports car and tough off-roader
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20 Oct 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month

The ID.3 is an excellent all-round electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 20.
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20 Oct 2025
Toyota Prius review
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Toyota Prius review

The latest Toyota Prius boasts sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever before
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown

Superminis with auto boxes are more accomplished than ever, but which is the better self-shifter – Citroen’s C3 or Hyundai’s i20?
Car group tests
11 Oct 2025
Mercedes A-Class review
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Mercedes A-Class review

The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines
In-depth reviews
10 Oct 2025
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
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Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

What brands hold onto their value the best, and which are the worst? With data from experts CDL, we reveal all.
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7 Oct 2025
Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k
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Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k

Along with more power the hot Fabia gets revised suspension and steering
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7 Oct 2025
Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends
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Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends

It’s the end of an era for the Ford Focus ST, with iconic performance model following the Fiesta ST into history
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30 Sep 2025
Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off
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Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off

Honda’s Civic Type R takes its final bow with the Ultimate Edition. Will it go out on a high against its Audi RS 3 rival?
Car group tests
27 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

While it may be getting on a bit, the 208 is still a stylish supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 26
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26 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
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21 Sep 2025
Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style
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Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style

A full used buyer's guide on the DS 4 Mk2 that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Used car tests
13 Sep 2025
New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look
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New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look

Images of a new Corolla have surfaced online, featuring a fresh look more in-line with Toyota’s latest models
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11 Sep 2025
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New Honda Civic facelift 2025 review: subtle tweaks boost its appeal
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New Honda Civic facelift 2025 review: subtle tweaks boost its appeal

The Honda Civic was already a great car, but updates for 2025 have elevated it even higher
Road tests
11 Sep 2025
Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family
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Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family

A full used buyer’s guide on the Cupra Leon that has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Used car tests
10 Sep 2025
Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k
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Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k

This selection of BMWs should have all bases covered without delving into the expensive M division
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9 Sep 2025
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
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Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
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9 Sep 2025
New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash
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New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash

The Chinese brand looks to take on the electric family hatchback sector with its new B05
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8 Sep 2025
Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed
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Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed

Mercedes has confirmed a decision has not been made on a future A-Class, but the hatchback will remain in production until the end of 2026
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8 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Posh BMW 1 Series is a snip at under £270 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Posh BMW 1 Series is a snip at under £270 a month

You might think a car wearing the BMW badge would be pricey, but that’s not the case with the 1 Series. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 1
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1 Sep 2025
Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k
3-car garage for 35k

Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k

This fantastic trio of small cars is available through Auto Express, and combined cost less than the price of an electric DS 3
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1 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month

Mazda’s 3 hatch has a premium feel and yet it’s cheap to lease. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for August 28
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28 Aug 2025
New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package
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New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package

The all-new BMW i1 will rival the all-electric Audi A3 and new Mercedes CLA when it arrives in 2027
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28 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
Cupra Born - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21
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21 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Volkswagen ID.3 - front cornering

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
News
14 Aug 2025
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