Superminis
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features

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
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV

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
Car Deal of the Day: Hot damn! Athletic Alpine A290 for under £250 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Hot damn! Athletic Alpine A290 for under £250 per month
With our Deal of the Day for 7 December, the only thing more appealing than this brilliant electric hot hatch is its price
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month

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…
New Nissan Micra is only the start of ‘bold and impactful’ design future

New Nissan Micra is only the start of ‘bold and impactful’ design future
Nissan design boss admits the Micra lost its design personality in the hunt for global appeal but the new car is the first in a line of Nissans that a…
Fiat Grande Panda Pop channels inner Land Rover Defender

Fiat Grande Panda Pop channels inner Land Rover Defender
The Auto Express Supermini of the Year may well have become even more appealing
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E with free insurance, servicing and a low price

Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E with free insurance, servicing and a low price
There are no barriers in the way to get the keys to this MINI Cooper E. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 21
New Fiat 500 Hybrid is one of the slowest cars on sale

New Fiat 500 Hybrid is one of the slowest cars on sale
Formerly electric-only Fiat 500 gets a six-speed manual gearbox, but 0-62mph takes more than 16 seconds
New BYD Racco is a low-cost box on wheels, and it’s set for Europe

New BYD Racco is a low-cost box on wheels, and it’s set for Europe
This super-cute kei car could be BYD’s ‘E-car’ entry-level model
Best used small cars to buy 2026

Best used small cars to buy 2026
Our guide to the best used small cars, covering the top second hand city cars and superminis
Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried

Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Deputy editor, Richard Ingram, thinks that Renault’s rivals really need to up their game if they want to beat the French manufacturer in the car sales…
Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) buyer's guide: a fun, but pricey supermini

Used Suzuki Swift (Mk7 2017-2024) buyer's guide: a fun, but pricey supermini
A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Swift, covering the Swift Mk7 that was on sale between 2017 and 2024
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
The reborn Renault 4 and Twingo are only ever going to be electric as well
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market

A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Mazda Vision X-Compact concept provides a glimpse at the next-gen Mazda 2

Mazda Vision X-Compact concept provides a glimpse at the next-gen Mazda 2
A new generation of Mazda 2 supermini has been previewed with the cute Vision X-Compact concept car
MINI Paul Smith Edition brings timeless British fashion and cars together again

MINI Paul Smith Edition brings timeless British fashion and cars together again
Unique colours and a funky interior are part of a new collaboration with the iconic designer Paul Smith
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month

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

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?
Electric SEAT Ibiza in the mix as brand rebirth plan emerges

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
New MINI Paul Smith editions to be revealed at Tokyo Mobility Show

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
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
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 Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

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
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

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.
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

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
Electric Fiat Grande Panda range just got bigger with the new Icon specification
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
Avoid the MG3, says Euro NCAP after critical safety failure in crash test

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
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

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

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
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

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
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch

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
Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand

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
Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option

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
Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion

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


