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5 best city cars to buy in 2024

Published 17 January 2024
By James Fossdyke
The city car segment may not be especially highly populated, but it’s where some of the most charming and likeable cars on the market reside.
Electric 2024 Mini Cooper S spied testing in LA

All-new Mini spied during photoshoot

We've had our best look yet at the next-generation Mini hatchback after it was spotted undisguised during a photoshoot in America.
Published 13 April 2023
2023 Volvo EX90

The best electric cars by type

Looking to buy an electric car? Here are some of the best available, split by type.
Published 31 December 2022
Citroen Ami

Tiny Citroen Ami prices confirmed

The Citroen Ami is a two-seat quadricycle rather than a car, but it's going on sale in the UK later this year, with prices starting from £7,695.
Published 24 May 2022
BMW i Vision Circular and i Vision Amby

BMW reveals vision for 2040

BMW has unveiled the i Vision Circular concept car, which represents its vision for the sustainable compact car of 2040.
Published 06 September 2021
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12

Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
Published 11 May 2021
2019 Audi A1 Citycarver: engines, practicality, prices and release date

2019 Audi A1 Citycarver: details and launch date

Even supermins aren't immune from the car industry's SUV craze, as the Audi A1 has been given a new, crossover-style "Citycarver" makeover.
Published 31 July 2019
2018 Sunday Times Motor Awards 2018: Best City / Small cars

Motor Awards: Vote for your best city / small car

Voting is open in The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2018. Here is a rundown of the City/Small Car of the Year presented by Virgin Radio contenders.
Published 30 August 2018
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Car of the week: DS 3

Before the DS3 came along, Citroën was best known for building the 2CV, the car that went from 0 to 60mph in a day and became affectionately known...
Published 25 January 2016
2015 Fiat 500 Pop review

First Drive review: Fiat 500 1.2 Pop

Sometimes you've just got to be brave. Sometimes you’ve got to be prepared to set aside
Published 22 July 2015
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New cars with the longest warranty

Cars are expensive and complicated. So when they go wrong, it can be an extraordinarily costly business to fix them. That’s why it’s important...
Published 10 October 2014
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New Registration Special: City cars and superminis

Driving's guide to the best city cars and superminis with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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Peugeot 108 review (2014-on)

It’s nice when teamwork pays off. For its latest city car, Peugeot has once again joined forces with sister company Citroën and their mutual friends...
Published 18 July 2014