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Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000
Car Hunter cheap diesels

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?
Features
22 Oct 2025
Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five
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Long-term test: Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five

Third fleetwatch: we all drive the yellow submarine as the Renault 5 keys pass to a new captain
Long-term tests
20 Oct 2025
Electric SEAT Ibiza in the mix as brand rebirth plan emerges
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Electric SEAT Ibiza in the mix as brand rebirth plan emerges

Exec says Spanish brand will never kill off its most famous model – and an EV is a genuine possibility
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17 Oct 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
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What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks

Over 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
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16 Oct 2025
New MINI Paul Smith editions to be revealed at Tokyo Mobility Show
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New MINI Paul Smith editions to be revealed at Tokyo Mobility Show

MINI is reviving its collaboration with the iconic British fashion brand Paul Smith
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15 Oct 2025
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
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Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
15 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
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025

EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best cars & vans
9 Oct 2025
Adorable Renault Twingo teased in road-going form, and now available for pre-order
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric - front overhead

Adorable Renault Twingo teased in road-going form, and now available for pre-order

With Renault still on a high from the 4 and 5, the new pint-sized Twingo will complete the retro set, and is set to be the most fascinating of the thr…
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8 Oct 2025
Dacia Sandero supermini gets hybrid power as part of 2026 update
Dacia Sandero facelift - front

Dacia Sandero supermini gets hybrid power as part of 2026 update

New engines, a facial nip-and-tuck and fancier interior due at Christmas
News
6 Oct 2025
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
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Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2025
Best cars & vans
3 Oct 2025
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New Kia EV2 "for Europe" coming early 2026
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New Kia EV2 "for Europe" coming early 2026

Earlier concept will morph into new electric supermini in 2026, with fashionable SUV styling and roomy cabin
News
3 Oct 2025
Best small automatic cars to buy 2025/2026
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Best small automatic cars to buy 2025/2026

Prefer less bulk and fewer pedals? These are the best cars for you
Best cars & vans
2 Oct 2025
Citroen C3 review
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Citroen C3 review

The new Citroen C3 offers real value for money, impressing us with its comfort, space and equipment levels
In-depth reviews
2 Oct 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
Nissan Micra review
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Nissan Micra review

We find the Nissan Micra gets the electric supermini fundamentals right, but we just wish it were more distinctive
In-depth reviews
25 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
Car Deal of the Day: Alpine A290 is hot hatch heaven at £263 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Alpine A290 is hot hatch heaven at £263 a month

Want an electric car that’s as fun as it is efficient? Step into the Alpine A290, our Deal of the Day for September 20
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20 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
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New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
News
19 Sep 2025
MG3 review
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MG3 review

The wide range of talents revealed in our road tests and the competitive pricing of the MG3 make it more than a match for its rivals
In-depth reviews
17 Sep 2025
Electric Fiat Grande Panda range just got bigger with the new Icon specification
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Electric Fiat Grande Panda range just got bigger with the new Icon specification

The Auto Express Supermini of the Year adds a new string to its bow with the new Icon trim level
News
12 Sep 2025
Vauxhall Corsa review
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Vauxhall Corsa review

The Vauxhall Corsa is a smart-looking supermini, has numerous engine options, and offers good levels of standard equipment
In-depth reviews
11 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Get the retro vibe with a Fiat Grande Panda for less than £160 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Get the retro vibe with a Fiat Grande Panda for less than £160 a month

The Panda is back – and, judging by this deal, it’s cheap as chips.
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10 Sep 2025
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Avoid the MG3, says Euro NCAP after critical safety failure in crash test
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Avoid the MG3, says Euro NCAP after critical safety failure in crash test

The MG3 has caused the automotive safety body to review the way it scores crash tests
News
10 Sep 2025
Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show
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Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show

The ID. Polo was originally called ‘ID.2all’ in concept form
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9 Sep 2025
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
Renault Clio Munich 2025 - front

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 Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines
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New Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines

We’ve got all the gossip on Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa coming in 2027, and it might finally shake off its conservative image
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8 Sep 2025
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich
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Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

New Corsa concept car previews forthcoming model’s design language, and a potential high-performance GSE variant
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8 Sep 2025
New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely
New Smart #2 teaser from Munich Motor Show 2025 - front, in a wooden crate

New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely

Smart sees its new city car as core to its existence, so will pull out all the stops to make the new two-seat EV a gamechanger
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8 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch
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New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch

Volkswagen is bringing its electric Alpine rival to the Munich Motor Show
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8 Sep 2025
Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand
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Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand

Cupra sales will overtake SEAT’s for the first time this year. But visual and technical SEAT upgrades are are on the way
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8 Sep 2025
Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option
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Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option

The entry-level version of the popular supermini is now available with five different powertrains, including petrol, hybrid and fully electric
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3 Sep 2025
Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion
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Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion

Fashion and car design come together in this funky pair of MINI concept cars
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2 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Racy and retro Renault 5 for only £188 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Racy and retro Renault 5 for only £188 a month

The Renault 5 is taking the market by storm – and at this price it’s easy to see why. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 30
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30 Aug 2025
Confirmed: New Renault Clio reveal set for 8 September at Munich Motor Show
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Confirmed: New Renault Clio reveal set for 8 September at Munich Motor Show

Renault’s sixth-generation Clio supermini will get a clean look and hi-tech kit. Our exclusive images show what it could look like
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28 Aug 2025