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Out with the old: long-serving Fiat 500 and Panda laid to rest![Fiat 500 Hybrid - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Un-AxkEU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1598365259/autoexpress/2020/08/Fiat%20500%20Mild%20Hybrid-11.jpg)
![Fiat 500 Hybrid - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Un-AxkEU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1598365259/autoexpress/2020/08/Fiat%20500%20Mild%20Hybrid-11.jpg)
Out with the old: long-serving Fiat 500 and Panda laid to rest
Production has finished for the Abarth 595 and 695 hot hatches as well
New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2024 and beyond![Future electric cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GZG2Poof--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720093397/autoexpress/2024/07/Future%20electric%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
![Future electric cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GZG2Poof--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720093397/autoexpress/2024/07/Future%20electric%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2024 and beyond
The EV explosion has brought a huge range of choice to the market already but it’s only going to get bigger in the coming months
Smallest cars on sale in the UK![Smallest cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HnPeQvGT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719590472/autoexpress/2024/06/Smallest%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
![Smallest cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HnPeQvGT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719590472/autoexpress/2024/06/Smallest%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
Smallest cars on sale in the UK
These are the most compact cars you can buy right now
Best summer cars 2024: our top choices and where to drive them![Best summer buys - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Dsqrqze2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719228363/autoexpress/2024/06/Best%20summer%20buys%20header%20image.jpg)
![Best summer buys - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Dsqrqze2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719228363/autoexpress/2024/06/Best%20summer%20buys%20header%20image.jpg)
Best summer cars 2024: our top choices and where to drive them
The Auto Express team list their dream wheels for the warmer months
Abarth Classiche 1300 OT is the brand’s mid-engined 75th birthday present to itself ![Abarth Classiche 1300 OT render - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XTWpAHks--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713183886/autoexpress/2024/04/Abarth%20Classiche%201300%20OT%20001_onh7rh.jpg)
![Abarth Classiche 1300 OT render - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XTWpAHks--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713183886/autoexpress/2024/04/Abarth%20Classiche%201300%20OT%20001_onh7rh.jpg)
Abarth Classiche 1300 OT is the brand’s mid-engined 75th birthday present to itself
This limited edition Abarth 1300 OT sports car has Alfa Romeo underpinnings
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV![Abarth 600e - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eaz7R0PL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711642630/autoexpress/2024/03/Abarth%20600e%202024.jpg)
![Abarth 600e - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eaz7R0PL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711642630/autoexpress/2024/03/Abarth%20600e%202024.jpg)
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV
The 600e will be Abarth’s most powerful car ever, and benefit from traditional hot hatch technology
Best small cars to buy 2024![Best small cars - February 2024 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UlZvEgdL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708099352/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20small%20cars%20-%20Feb%202024.jpg)
![Best small cars - February 2024 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UlZvEgdL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708099352/autoexpress/2024/02/Best%20small%20cars%20-%20Feb%202024.jpg)
Best small cars to buy 2024
Small cars come in all kinds of shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best new small cars on sale
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday![Abarth 695 75° Anniversario - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hIyy2EUK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707747958/autoexpress/2024/02/Abarth%20695%2075%C2%B0%20Anniversario.jpg)
![Abarth 695 75° Anniversario - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hIyy2EUK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707747958/autoexpress/2024/02/Abarth%20695%2075%C2%B0%20Anniversario.jpg)
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday
A celebration of Abarth’s 75th anniversary and its 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, just 1,368 examples of limited-run hot hatch will be made
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024![Best used hot hatchbacks - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--iIfmm93X--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705068624/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20used%20hot%20hatchbacks%20header%20image.jpg)
![Best used hot hatchbacks - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--iIfmm93X--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705068624/autoexpress/2024/01/Best%20used%20hot%20hatchbacks%20header%20image.jpg)
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024
Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK
Deal of the Day: spice up your life with an Abarth 695 hot hatch for £169 per month![Abarth 695 Competizione - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YEbkDhIS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704731495/autoexpress/2024/01/Abarth%20695%20Competizione.jpg)
![Abarth 695 Competizione - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YEbkDhIS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704731495/autoexpress/2024/01/Abarth%20695%20Competizione.jpg)
Deal of the Day: spice up your life with an Abarth 695 hot hatch for £169 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 8 January is this fiery Italian hot hatch in top-flight Competizione trim
Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review![MINI Electric chasing Abarth 500e](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KFhlZOLS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697208300/autoexpress/2023/10/Abarth%20500%20vs%20MINI%20Electric.jpg)
![MINI Electric chasing Abarth 500e](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KFhlZOLS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697208300/autoexpress/2023/10/Abarth%20500%20vs%20MINI%20Electric.jpg)
Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review
The Abarth 500e launches the Italian brand into the world of electric hot hatches – but is it more fun than a MINI Electric?
New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195![Abarth 500e - three cars in a row tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8GDtWJ3t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683223064/autoexpress/2023/05/Abarth%20500e.jpg)
![Abarth 500e - three cars in a row tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8GDtWJ3t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683223064/autoexpress/2023/05/Abarth%20500e.jpg)
New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195
Two models have been added to the Abarth 500e range bringing with them a fresh new design
Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022![Abarth MY23](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5Ogm-Lu7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668174020/autoexpress/2022/11/AbarthMY23_wrrick.jpg)
![Abarth MY23](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5Ogm-Lu7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668174020/autoexpress/2022/11/AbarthMY23_wrrick.jpg)
Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022
Customers can choose between the Abarth 595 or the feistier 695 variant, with Turismo or range-topping Competizione trims available
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend![Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally - action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--weHj_ZyU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651751673/autoexpress/2022/05/NewAbarth695Tributo131rally%2816%29_ljkjum.jpg)
![Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally - action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--weHj_ZyU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651751673/autoexpress/2022/05/NewAbarth695Tributo131rally%2816%29_ljkjum.jpg)
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
Huge adjustable rear wing, plus redeveloped exhaust system and tweaked suspension feature on rally-inspired limited edition Abarth
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022![2022 Abarth 595 & 695](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aXUaSCqk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647609591/autoexpress/2022/03/2022%20Abarth%20updates.jpg)
![2022 Abarth 595 & 695](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aXUaSCqk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647609591/autoexpress/2022/03/2022%20Abarth%20updates.jpg)
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links![Abarth F595 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HtGxFvn0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626357095/autoexpress/2021/07/Abarth%20F595%202021-2.jpg)
![Abarth F595 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HtGxFvn0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626357095/autoexpress/2021/07/Abarth%20F595%202021-2.jpg)
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
The Abarth F595 is the latest limited run version of the hot hatch, and it comes with unique design elements and a new exhaust system
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched![Abarth 695 Esseesse - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--leHEq8wH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624360251/autoexpress/2021/06/Abarth%20695%20Esseesse.jpg)
![Abarth 695 Esseesse - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--leHEq8wH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624360251/autoexpress/2021/06/Abarth%20695%20Esseesse.jpg)
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched
The new flagship Abarth 695 Esseesse boasts a 178bhp engine and a lightweight aluminium bonnet
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in an Abarth 695 70th Anniversario ![Abarth 695 75th Anniversario Shelsley Hill Climb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4wH6ycP9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620317329/autoexpress/2021/05/Fiat%20500%20Abarth%20Shelsley%20Hill%20Climb%20feature.jpg)
![Abarth 695 75th Anniversario Shelsley Hill Climb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4wH6ycP9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620317329/autoexpress/2021/05/Fiat%20500%20Abarth%20Shelsley%20Hill%20Climb%20feature.jpg)
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in an Abarth 695 70th Anniversario
We tackled the fearsome Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Fiat's 178bhp hot hatch
New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat![Virtual reality test drive](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_kn4JdWo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612774129/autoexpress/2021/02/Virtual%20reality%20test%20drive-5.jpg)
![Virtual reality test drive](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_kn4JdWo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612774129/autoexpress/2021/02/Virtual%20reality%20test%20drive-5.jpg)
New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat
Abarth trials a new virtual reality test drive experience for potential customers, enabling them try its cars while staying socially distanced
The greatest ever Abarths![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--abKKxNPd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1588580249/autoexpress/2020/05/The%20greatest%20ever%20Abarths-7.jpg)
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The greatest ever Abarths
Born from a racing team, Abarth has become synonymous with performance and personality. We take a look at some of the cars to wear the scorpion badge
Celebrating Abarth's 70th anniversary ![Abarth's 70th Anniversary - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xEQ3SthT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1575315680/autoexpress/2019/11/ws8a9638-edit.jpg)
![Abarth's 70th Anniversary - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xEQ3SthT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1575315680/autoexpress/2019/11/ws8a9638-edit.jpg)
Celebrating Abarth's 70th anniversary
It's Abarth's 70th anniversary and we have been invited to Milan to join the party as thousands of fans celebrate the tuning company
Limited Edition Abarth 695 70th Anniversario launched![Abarth 695 70th Anniversario - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---KX_KhFE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1570622201/autoexpress/2019/10/01_14.jpg)
![Abarth 695 70th Anniversario - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---KX_KhFE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1570622201/autoexpress/2019/10/01_14.jpg)
Limited Edition Abarth 695 70th Anniversario launched
Abarth has built a special version of the 695 to commemorate its 70th Anniversary – and it’s fitted it with an adjustable rear wing
New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019![Abarth 595 Pista - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---3HTuf_z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1568826492/autoexpress/2019/09/190911_abarth_595-pista_06.jpg)
![Abarth 595 Pista - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---3HTuf_z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1568826492/autoexpress/2019/09/190911_abarth_595-pista_06.jpg)
New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019
Fiat’s performance sub-brand introduces a new mid-range version of the Abarth 595, named the Pista
FCA Heritage Hub - the home of classic Fiats![FCA Heritage - epic journeys](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ntjBXsXq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247688/autoexpress/2019/05/epic-journeys.jpg)
![FCA Heritage - epic journeys](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ntjBXsXq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247688/autoexpress/2019/05/epic-journeys.jpg)
FCA Heritage Hub - the home of classic Fiats
We take a look at some stunning classic Fiats and other Italian treasures as we delve deep inside FCA's new Heritage Hub
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced![Abarth 595 essessee 70th Edition - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6E_jfaao--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247542/autoexpress/2019/04/esseesse1.jpg)
![Abarth 595 essessee 70th Edition - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6E_jfaao--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247542/autoexpress/2019/04/esseesse1.jpg)
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
Abarth 595 essesse and 124 Rally Tribute revealed![abarth 595 esseesse static front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XjZa33QX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184219/autoexpress/2019/03/image-from-ios_13.jpg)
![abarth 595 esseesse static front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XjZa33QX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184219/autoexpress/2019/03/image-from-ios_13.jpg)
Abarth 595 essesse and 124 Rally Tribute revealed
Abarth reveals new 595 esseesse hot hatch and 124 Rally Tribute special edition at Geneva Motor Show
70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124 ![abarth 70th anniversary 595 124 spider 124 gt 595c](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---h19Co1a--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247221/autoexpress/2019/01/190129_abarth_70th_anniversary_range_3.jpg)
![abarth 70th anniversary 595 124 spider 124 gt 595c](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---h19Co1a--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247221/autoexpress/2019/01/190129_abarth_70th_anniversary_range_3.jpg)
70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Abarth 595 and 124 Spider special editions will come with commemorative badging and trim
Mazda MX-5 vs Abarth 124 Spider![mazda mx5 vs abarth 124 spider twin test](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GUCgBVzu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247012/autoexpress/2018/10/mazda-abarth-twin.jpg)
![mazda mx5 vs abarth 124 spider twin test](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GUCgBVzu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247012/autoexpress/2018/10/mazda-abarth-twin.jpg)
Mazda MX-5 vs Abarth 124 Spider
Revamped Mazda meets Abarth cousin in roadster showdown
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2018![Abarth 595 Competizione - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_MGB7M32--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563182794/autoexpress/2018/09/01_0.jpg)
![Abarth 595 Competizione - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_MGB7M32--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563182794/autoexpress/2018/09/01_0.jpg)
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2018
Pocket Abarth hot hatch gains minor cosmetic tweaks and a fruitier sports exhaust