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DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year
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DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year

The No4 will join the recently revealed No8 in French brand’s new-look line up
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16 Jan 2025
New Kia Ceed K4 GT-Line Turbo saloon review: family hatch is bigger and bolder than ever
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New Kia Ceed K4 GT-Line Turbo saloon review: family hatch is bigger and bolder than ever

The Kia K4 will eventually become the new Ceed in the UK, and it’s taking a big step upmarket
Road tests
16 Jan 2025
Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs
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Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs

Huge restructuring also sees VW slash domestic capacity by 750,000 cars
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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
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
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Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power

Next generation of Stellantis small cars will feature hybrid and fully electric powertrains
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20 Nov 2024
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
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Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options

The popular Volkswagen Golf Black Edition and Match get new powertrain choices
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19 Nov 2024
New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update
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New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update

Mid-spec all-wheel drive 123 xDrive, plus 520 and M550e Tourings join the range, adding new ICE-powered options
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30 Oct 2024
Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place
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Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place

Tesla has backtracked on the Model 2 with the fully-autonomous Robotaxi coming instead
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28 Oct 2024
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
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Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio

JBL has developed a powerful new sound system specifically for the Aygo X
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28 Oct 2024
Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal
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Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal

The EV4 will be Kia’s all-electric family-sized hatchback
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25 Oct 2024
New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era
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New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era

VW will merge old and new with its future line-up of ID-badged family cars, but petrol versions will be offered too
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25 Oct 2024
Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday
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Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday

The Audi A2 e-tron is a one-off EV conversion built by the company’s young apprentices
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22 Oct 2024
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Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car
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Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk4 that’s been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
18 Oct 2024
All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’
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All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’

The Q is the first Skywell to make its global debut in Europe
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16 Oct 2024
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid boasts huge 88-mile EV range
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New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid boasts huge 88-mile EV range

The A3 TFSI e will go on sale in November, with prices set to start from £39,150
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15 Oct 2024
Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan
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Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan

Can you drive an electric car across Europe with no planning? We take a road trip to find out...
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10 Oct 2024
Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030
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Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030

Czech brand confirms that three of its most popular models will continue to be sold until the end of the decade
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4 Oct 2024
Best used automatic cars
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Best used automatic cars

Give your left leg a rest with one of these nine great used cars with easy-going automatic gearboxes
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3 Oct 2024
Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts

Get up to £4,695 off the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, plus customers can get 50,000 free Tesco Clubcard points and a free home wallbox …
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3 Oct 2024
Best cheap small cars: great used superminis and city cars from £5,000
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Best cheap small cars: great used superminis and city cars from £5,000

We run through the best cheap small cars you can find on the market
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2 Oct 2024
New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range
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New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range

The all-electric version of the Peugeot fastback will arrive on 2 October
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30 Sep 2024
Skoda Fabia, Kamiq and Scala to offer more kit and better value with new Edition specs
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Skoda Fabia, Kamiq and Scala to offer more kit and better value with new Edition specs

Skoda is introducing new ‘Edition’ trims with more equipment for all three models, which will be available to order from 19 September
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12 Sep 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage

More specifically, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition
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9 Sep 2024
Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: a battle for family hatchback supremacy
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Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: a battle for family hatchback supremacy

The Volkswagen Golf has had a makeover for its 50th birthday, and we put it to the test against the refreshed Skoda Octavia hatch
Car group tests
5 Sep 2024
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Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: top hybrid SUVs go head-to-head
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Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: top hybrid SUVs go head-to-head

Nissan’s Qashqai once ruled the crossover kingdom, but lost its crown to rivals such as the Kia Sportage. Can the new version regain the throne?
Car group tests
31 Aug 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI

VW has finally given its ID.3 electric hatchback some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels
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27 Aug 2024
Out with the old: long-serving Fiat 500 and Panda laid to rest
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Out with the old: long-serving Fiat 500 and Panda laid to rest

Production has finished for the Abarth 595 and 695 hot hatches as well
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21 Aug 2024
The most powerful Skoda Octavia vRS ever is now on sale
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The most powerful Skoda Octavia vRS ever is now on sale

Skoda’s award-winning Octavia gains new variants in range, including top-spec vRS
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13 Aug 2024
Skoda Superb SE L 2.0 TDI DSG review: large family car is better than ever
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Skoda Superb SE L 2.0 TDI DSG review: large family car is better than ever

Skoda’s focus on evolution, rather than revolution, makes it the best Superb yet
Road tests
9 Aug 2024
Vauxhall Astra Griffin knocks £2,800 off electric hatchback’s price
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Vauxhall Astra Griffin knocks £2,800 off electric hatchback’s price

The Vauxhall Astra Griffin special edition is the new entry-point to the hatchback's range, and is available with petrol or electric powertrains
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7 Aug 2024
Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025
New updated Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30

Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025

Mazda says the new 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol delivers better real-world performance, while improving noise, vibration and harshness
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1 Aug 2024
New 2024 Cupra Leon hot hatch goes on sale in UK
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New 2024 Cupra Leon hot hatch goes on sale in UK

Cupra’s heavily revised Leon comes with more kit, but at a higher price
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25 Jul 2024
New Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift review: updates are a step in the right direction
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New Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift review: updates are a step in the right direction

The Volkswagen Golf has been updated to keep it competitive against the likes of the Skoda Octavia and Honda Civic
Road tests
19 Jul 2024
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk8, 2020-date) buyer's guide: a family car with no real weakness
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Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk8, 2020-date) buyer's guide: a family car with no real weakness

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Golf, covering the Golf Mk8 that has been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
17 Jul 2024
Citroen C4 facelift to bring new family face for 2025
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Citroen C4 facelift to bring new family face for 2025

Citroen’s family crossover is about to get a makeover inspired by the new C3 supermini
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15 Jul 2024
Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has its fair share of flaws
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Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has its fair share of flaws

Final report: we bid farewell to our plug-in hybrid hatch with a long round trip to Leeds
Long-term tests
15 Jul 2024
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