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Superminis

New Renault 5: price, specs, launch date and interview with design director Gilles Vidal
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New Renault 5: price, specs, launch date and interview with design director Gilles Vidal

The Renault 5 is set to bring some retro flair to the electric supermini segment
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3 Oct 2024
All-electric Hyundai Inster priced from £23,495
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All-electric Hyundai Inster priced from £23,495

Adorable pint-sized EV claims more than 200 miles of range in base form
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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
Best cars & vans
2 Oct 2024
Peugeot E-208 review
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Peugeot E-208 review

This stylish electric supermini has an upmarket cabin, but its high price dampens the appeal
In-depth reviews
27 Sep 2024
Renault Clio review
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Renault Clio review

The Renault Clio is a star of the supermini class – stylish, well-built, good to drive and packed with tech
In-depth reviews
18 Sep 2024
Toyota GR Yaris review
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Toyota GR Yaris review

Developed as a ‘World Rally Car for the road’, the Toyota GR Yaris is a ferocious little hot hatch
In-depth reviews
17 Sep 2024
Renault Clio E-Tech long-term test: stylish supermini is frugal with fuel
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Renault Clio E-Tech long-term test: stylish supermini is frugal with fuel

Final report: did we overcome our fears about downsizing to a supermini?
Long-term tests
16 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
News
12 Sep 2024
BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround
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BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround

Final report: How did the small BY Dolphin electric hatch cope with family life?
Long-term tests
6 Sep 2024
New BYD Dolphin Active review: base model is simply too expensive
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New BYD Dolphin Active review: base model is simply too expensive

The new entry-level BYD Dolphin Active struggles to compete with the Citroen e-C3 when it comes to price
Road tests
4 Sep 2024
New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out
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New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out

The electric supermini also manages to undercut the most basic edition of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric
News
2 Sep 2024
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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
New Peugeot 208 to rip up the rulebook with concept car-inspired interior
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New Peugeot 208 to rip up the rulebook with concept car-inspired interior

The new-look Peugeot 208 is set to arrive in 2026, and our exclusive images preview how it could look inside and out
News
15 Aug 2024
Peugeot 208 review
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Peugeot 208 review

The Peugeot 208 has eye-catching looks and is pleasant to drive, but rivals are more practical and offer better value
In-depth reviews
12 Aug 2024
MINI Cooper E vs Peugeot E-208: electric cars clash for supermini supremacy
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MINI Cooper E vs Peugeot E-208: electric cars clash for supermini supremacy

The new MINI Cooper E takes on the updated Peugeot E-208 in an electric supermini clash
Car group tests
10 Aug 2024
SEAT Ibiza review
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SEAT Ibiza review

The SEAT Ibiza includes great on-board tech and still sets a high standard in the supermini class
In-depth reviews
8 Aug 2024
New Lancia Ypsilon 2024 review: quirky supermini has plenty of potential
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New Lancia Ypsilon 2024 review: quirky supermini has plenty of potential

The Lancia Ypsilon will take on supermini rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 208 if it comes to the UK
Road tests
26 Jul 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
Citroen C3 Origin review
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Citroen C3 Origin review

If you’re looking for a good-value supermini that’s comfortable and efficient, then the Citroen C3 Origin is worth considering
In-depth reviews
17 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
Suzuki Swift review
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Suzuki Swift review

The Suzuki Swift continues to offer plenty of value and efficiency in a dwindling supermini market
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia: we find the superior supermini
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Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia: we find the superior supermini

Cars such as the Corsa and Fabia give you supermini strengths without the sacrifices you once had to make. But which is best?
Car group tests
6 Jul 2024
Car of the Year 2024: Citroen e-C3
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Car of the Year 2024: Citroen e-C3

The new all-electric Citroen e-C3 is the Auto Express Car of the Year for 2024
Awards
3 Jul 2024
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Supermini of the Year 2024: Citroen C3
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Supermini of the Year 2024: Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 is the 2024 Auto Express Supermini of the Year, with the MG3 and MINI Cooper commended
Awards
3 Jul 2024
Moody new Volkswagen Black Edition trim arrives on Golf, Polo, T-Roc and Taigo
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Moody new Volkswagen Black Edition trim arrives on Golf, Polo, T-Roc and Taigo

Black Edition sits above more familiar R-Line in Volkswagen’s trim structure, and adds up to £3,875 of extra kit
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2 Jul 2024
Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs
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Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs

Suzuki plans to launch its first electric car in 2025, with more due to arrive by 2030
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1 Jul 2024
New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace
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New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace

The baby electric Alfa SUV costs from £33,895, while hotter 278bhp ‘Veloce’ edition goes on sale later this year
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20 Jun 2024
New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
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New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power

The new five-door MINI is available to order now, with prices starting from £24,050
News
11 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 Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid 2024 review: an efficient but imperfect supermini
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New Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid 2024 review: an efficient but imperfect supermini

The Corsa finally has the option of hybrid power, but it’s still bland compared with rivals
Road tests
31 May 2024
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
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Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
News
29 May 2024
Suzuki Swift vs MG3 2024 twin test: bargain small car battle
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Suzuki Swift vs MG3 2024 twin test: bargain small car battle

The Ford Fiesta’s demise has left a yawning chasm in the supermini class. Can the new MG3 and Suzuki Swift fill it?
Car group tests
25 May 2024
Citroen C3 review
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Citroen C3 review

A clever rethink of the small, affordable car theme, the C3 and its all-electric e-C3 twin have the potential to really shake up the market
In-depth reviews
22 May 2024
New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm
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New MINI Cooper S 2024 review: desirable and full of charm

The new MINI Cooper S has excellent build quality and is brilliant to drive, even with its impracticalities.
Road tests
21 May 2024
Honda Jazz review
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Honda Jazz review

Practical, efficient and highly specced, the hybrid Honda Jazz supermini is an attractive if relatively pricey package
In-depth reviews
16 May 2024
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