Subscribe to The Times
Home > supermini

supermini

Peugeot 208 and e-208 review 2023: Bright future for updated supermini?

Published 20 November 2023
By James Fossdyke
The gloves are off in the fight to become Britain’s best small electric hatchback, but does the new Peugeot 208 have what it takes?
Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range 2023

Vauxhall Corsa Electric review

The new Vauxhall Corsa Electric is updated in design, technology and performance. Will Dron takes it for a road test in Frankfurt.
Published 10 October 2023
Vauxhall Corsa Electric

Big update for Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall has revealed its new Corsa, with improved battery technology for the electric model, a styling update and more tech.
Published 24 May 2023
2022 Ford Fiesta Active

Ford Fiesta Active review

The Ford Fiesta Active has been revamped outside and in. James Fossdyke takes the wheel for a test drive.
Published 04 August 2022
2022 Cupra Born

Cupra Born review 2022

The new Cupra Born is an electric car with hot hatch potential. Dave Humphreys reviews the Born to see how its performance, driving range and mor
Published 11 October 2021
New Volkswagen Polo released with Golf 8-like design

Refreshed VW Polo follows Golf 8 design

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Polo, and it comes with a raft of styling and tech updates to bring the supermini into 2021.
Published 22 April 2021
Jeremy Clarkson thinks the Toyota GR Yaris is as thrilling as a Porsche 911

Jeremy Clarkson gives Toyota GR Yaris five stars

Jeremy Clarkson has made the audacious claim that the new Toyota GR Yaris is as thrilling as a Porsche 911, in his five-star review of the car.
Published 21 February 2021
Renault 4 to be reborn as electric city car

Renault 4 to be reborn as electric city car

The Renault 4 name will be revived for an electric city car to be released in 2025, according to new reports.
Published 08 February 2021
2020 Mini Electric long-term review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2020 Mini Electric review

How does Mini's first pure-electric car fit into everyday life? Has it got enough range? Is it easy to charge? Will Dron reports.
Published 21 December 2020
The Peugeot e-208 is not a car, says Jeremy Clarkson

Shock: Clarkson isn't a fan of electric Peugeot

This week's review by Jeremy Clarkson is of the Peugeot e-208 — meaning that a good portion of it is spent bashing the concept of electric cars.
Published 01 November 2020

2020 Renault Zoe electric car review

The new Renault Zoe comes with a larger battery for more range and the choice of two motors. Will Dron tests the more powerful R135 model.
Published 15 June 2020
2020 Honda Jazz hybrid and Jazz Crosstar hybrid review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2020 Honda Jazz and Jazz Crosstar hybrid review

The fourth-gen Honda Jazz, now hybrid only, is better in every regard — apart from looks, perhaps. But is it enough to beat the class leaders?
Published 06 June 2020
Clarkson: the Mini Electric is cheap, but… it’s electric

Clarkson has got an electric Mini under lockdown

A few weeks ago, Jeremy Clarkson said he was happy with a Vauxhall Corsa during lockdown rather than something sportier. He's changed his tune.
Published 03 May 2020