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Updated 2023 Renault Clio priced from £21,295
Renault Clio E-Tech - front

Updated 2023 Renault Clio priced from £21,295

Heavily revised hybrid-only Renault Clio available to order from August
News
1 Aug 2023
MG3 (2013-2024) review
MG3 - front

MG3 (2013-2024) review

The MG3 is a simple supermini with an attractively low starting price
In-depth reviews
10 Jul 2023
Complete Ford Fiesta review: every generation tested as production ends
Ford Fiesta Mk1 and Mk2 - tracking

Complete Ford Fiesta review: every generation tested as production ends

As the last-ever Fiesta rolls off Ford’s production line, we take a look back at this iconic small family supermini testing every version
Car group tests
7 Jul 2023
Inside the mind of Patrick le QuEment: Renault's visionary design boss
Patrick le QuEment sitting down in an office - front shot.

Inside the mind of Patrick le QuEment: Renault's visionary design boss

We meet the revolutionary French designer who helped define contemporary European car identity and design through his greatest achievement, the Renaul…
Features
24 Jun 2023
New 2023 Mazda 2 facelift starts from £17,750
Mazda 2 - front tracking

New 2023 Mazda 2 facelift starts from £17,750

The new Mazda 2 is now available with a revised exterior design
News
31 May 2023
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport 2023 review
Toyota Yaris GR Sport - front tracking

New Toyota Yaris GR Sport 2023 review

The new GR Sport adds some performance elements to the hybrid-powered Yaris, but can it be called a hot hatch?
Road tests
7 Feb 2023
Ford Fiesta review
Ford Fiesta facelift - front

Ford Fiesta review

The last-ever Ford Fiesta supermini is good fun and remains a solid buy despite increasingly strong competition
In-depth reviews
9 Jan 2023
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan
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Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan

From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Best cars & vans
28 Jul 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
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Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep

From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Best cars & vans
28 Jul 2022
Used Suzuki Baleno (Mk4, 2015-2020) review
Suzuki Baleno - tracking

Used Suzuki Baleno (Mk4, 2015-2020) review

A full used buyer's guide to the Suzuki Baleno (Mk4, 2015-2020)
Used car tests
1 Dec 2021
New Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI SE L review - pictures
Skoda Fabia 2021 - front

New Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI SE L review - pictures

We hit the road in the new fourth-generation Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI SE L
Road tests
16 Aug 2021
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New Renault Clio Lutecia Limited Edition revealed
New Renault Clio Lutecia Limited Edition revealed

New Renault Clio Lutecia Limited Edition revealed

Just 300 examples of the Renault Clio Lutecia will be sold in the UK, each costing £20,200
News
4 Aug 2021
Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995
Hyundai i20 N

Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995

Hyundai’s new hot supermini hits the market with an all-inclusive approach to equipment
News
17 Jun 2021
Sporty new Hyundai i20 N Line on sale now from £22,395
Hyundai i20 N Line

Sporty new Hyundai i20 N Line on sale now from £22,395

The new Hyundai i20 N Line trim acts as a stop-gap between the standard supermini and the i20 N hot hatchback, with a sporty makeover inside and out
News
27 May 2021
New Kia Rio 2021 review
Kia Rio facelift - front

New Kia Rio 2021 review

Kia Rio supermini gets mild-hybrid powertrain plus clever manual transmission as part of refresh
Road tests
12 Feb 2021
Used Mazda 2 review
Used Mazda 2 Mk3 - front

Used Mazda 2 review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 2 covering the Mazda 2 Mk2 (2017-2014) and Mazda 2 Mk3 (2015-date)
Used car tests
11 Feb 2021
Renault Clio 1.0 TCe Iconic: long-term test
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Renault Clio 1.0 TCe Iconic: long-term test

Final report: the virus limited our time in the French ’mini, but its qualities still shone through
Long-term tests
8 Feb 2021
New MINI facelift revealed with updated look and added tech
MINI 3-door hatch facelift - front

New MINI facelift revealed with updated look and added tech

The MINI range has been revised for 2021, with the hatch, Convertible and Electric models all getting a range of styling tweaks
News
26 Jan 2021
Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback
Vauxhall Corsa VXR - front (watermarked)

Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback

Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR
News
10 Jan 2021
New Dacia Sandero 2021 review
Dacia Sandero 2021 - front tracking

New Dacia Sandero 2021 review

The all-new Dacia Sandero hatchback belies its budget badge while staying true to its brand
Road tests
16 Dec 2020
Used Kia Venga review
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Used Kia Venga review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Venga covering the Venga Mk1 (2010-2019)
Used car tests
8 Dec 2020
Hyundai i20 vs Ford Fiesta

Hyundai i20 vs Ford Fiesta

Two mild-hybrid superminis go head-to-head as we test new Hyundai i20 against Ford Fiesta
Car group tests
5 Dec 2020
Vauxhall Corsa and Corsa-e updated for 2021
Vauxhall Corsa - front

Vauxhall Corsa and Corsa-e updated for 2021

Adjustment for Vauxhall Corsa range, offering a broader range of trim-levels and a new 128bhp petrol engine
News
25 Nov 2020
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New Suzuki Swift 2020 review

New Suzuki Swift 2020 review

The Suzuki Swift has been facelifted for 2020, but have the changes boosted its appeal? We find out...
Road tests
9 Nov 2020
Supermini of the Year 2020: Renault Clio

Supermini of the Year 2020: Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is the 2020 Auto Express Supermini of the Year, with the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris commended
News
13 Oct 2020
New 2020 Kia Rio facelift on sale now from £13,995

New 2020 Kia Rio facelift on sale now from £13,995

The Kia Rio supermini has been updated with a fresh engine range, some new tech and a few design changes
News
1 Oct 2020
New Toyota Yaris 2020 review

New Toyota Yaris 2020 review

The new hybrid-only Toyota Yaris supermini is a serious rival for the Ford Fiesta
Road tests
11 Aug 2020
Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

United models add more kit to trio of compact Volkswagens, but at a reduced price over the trim levels on which they’re based
News
24 Jul 2020
New electric Renault Zoe Van joins the range

New electric Renault Zoe Van joins the range

The van version of popular electric Renault Zoe supermini joins the Renault Pro+ commercial vehicle line-up, starting from £25,180
News
17 Jul 2020
New Hyundai i10 N Line pricing announced

New Hyundai i10 N Line pricing announced

Sporty Hyundai i10 N Line city car arrives in the UK at the end of July, with prices starting from £16,195
News
7 Jul 2020
Best commuter cars to buy now
commuter cars

Best commuter cars to buy now

No matter what size, shape or price of car you’re after, one of these commuter car recommendations will be right for you.
Best cars & vans
26 Jun 2020
New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020

New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020

New MHEV variants of the popular Ford Fiesta supermini come with a five per cent boost to fuel economy
News
8 Jun 2020
Mazda 2 vs Ford Fiesta

Mazda 2 vs Ford Fiesta

Revised Mazda 2 supermini takes on nation’s biggest seller to find the UK’s best-value small hatch
Car group tests
2 May 2020
New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment

New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment

Honda has launched its latest rival for the Toyota Yaris, which features a new hybrid powertrain, a fresh platform and a base-price £18,985
News
1 May 2020
Used MG3 review

Used MG3 review

A full used buyer’s guide on the MG3 covering the MG3 on sale between 2013 and now
Used car tests
13 Apr 2020