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All-new electric Mini spied during Los Angeles photoshoot

Published 13 April 2023
By Shane O' Donoghue
We've had our best look yet at the next-generation Mini hatchback after it was spotted undisguised during a photoshoot in America.
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
Ford reveals updated Fiesta

5 best small cars (superminis) to buy in 2023

Superminis are big sellers in the UK. Here we highlight our top choices, including some of the best small electric cars on sale today.
Published 24 December 2022
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021
Audi A1 driving

Audi A1 supermini won't be replaced

Audi bosses confirm that the Audi A1 won't last beyond the current generation because tighter emissions legislation.
Published 27 July 2021
2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

2020 Toyota Yaris: prices, tech and on sale date

An all-new Toyota Yaris will arrive in Britain next year, boasting better handling, safety and fuel economy than ever before.
Published 28 October 2019
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
Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019: Best Citycar and Small Car of the Year. Vauxhall Corsa

Motor Awards: Best Small Car of the Year nominees

Voting is open in the Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019, Here is the rundown of all the contenders for Best Citycar and Small Car of the Year.
Published 19 July 2019
2019 Vauxhall Corsa: prices, engines, details, electric range and release date

2019 Vauxhall Corsa: prices, engines and specs

As a successor to one of the UK's most popular cars, the new Vauxhall Corsa has big boots to fill when it goes on sale later this year.
Published 26 June 2019
2020 Renault Zoe: prices, electric range, specs and release date

2020 Renault Zoe: prices, electric range and specs

With a new interior and 30% more range liberated from the battery, the Renault Zoe electric supermini has had its most thorough overhaul to date.
Published 19 June 2019
2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: prices, details, electric range and on sale date

2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: range, price and specs

A new Peugeot 208 will go on sale later this year — and, for the first time ever, you'll be able to order one with pure-electric power.
Published 26 February 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
Pensioner makes wrong turn onto railway line in Toyota Aygo

Pensioner drives on railway line in Toyota Aygo

Part of Newcastle's metro network was brought to a standstill yesterday, after a pensioner drove a Toyota Aygo along a portion of the track.
Published 15 August 2018