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Car Deal of the Day: top-spec Cupra Born electric hot hatch for £257 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: top-spec Cupra Born electric hot hatch for £257 per month

Cupra’s sporty electric hatchback with a 341-mile range is our Deal of the Day for 20 September
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20 Sep 2024
Stylish new Kia EV4 hatchback spied testing
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Stylish new Kia EV4 hatchback spied testing

Kia’s new all-electric hatchback will join EV4 saloon in showrooms
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18 Sep 2024
Used Audi A3 (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a classy used hatchback
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Used Audi A3 (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a classy used hatchback

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi A3 covering the A3 Mk4 that’s been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
12 Sep 2024
Skoda Fabia, Kamiq and Scala to offer more kit and better value with new Edition specs
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Skoda Fabia, Kamiq and Scala to offer more kit and better value with new Edition specs

Skoda is introducing new ‘Edition’ trims with more equipment for all three models, which will be available to order from 19 September
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12 Sep 2024
BYD Dolphin review
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BYD Dolphin review

The BYD Dolphin doesn’t excel when it comes to driving thrills, but higher trim versions are brilliant value for money
In-depth reviews
10 Sep 2024
Car Deal of the Day: stylish, high-tech Renault Megane E-Tech for only £211 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: stylish, high-tech Renault Megane E-Tech for only £211 per month

Close to £200 per month for a high-tech family EV is a steal, and our Deal of the Day for 9 September
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9 Sep 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage

More specifically, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition
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9 Sep 2024
Volkswagen Golf review
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Volkswagen Golf review

The Mk8 Golf offers cleaner engines, an updated interior and the latest on-board tech, but it can’t quite reach the top of the class
In-depth reviews
6 Sep 2024
Car Deal of the Day: 10,000 miles per year in a diesel Skoda Superb for just £250 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: 10,000 miles per year in a diesel Skoda Superb for just £250 a month

Our Deal of the Day for 6 September is ideal for anyone looking for a car that really eats up the miles
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6 Sep 2024
Toyota Prius review
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Toyota Prius review

Efficiency remains key to the latest Toyota Prius and it's better to drive than ever. It could be more practical, though
In-depth reviews
6 Sep 2024
​Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
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​Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models

These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?
Best cars & vans
5 Sep 2024
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Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: a battle for family hatchback supremacy
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Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: a battle for family hatchback supremacy

The Volkswagen Golf has had a makeover for its 50th birthday, and we put it to the test against the refreshed Skoda Octavia hatch
Car group tests
5 Sep 2024
Skoda Octavia review
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Skoda Octavia review

Considering its budget roots, the Skoda Octavia is surprisingly upmarket these days, yet it’s still practical and spacious
In-depth reviews
4 Sep 2024
Car Deal of the Day: snazzy Peugeot 208 for only £179 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: snazzy Peugeot 208 for only £179 per month

Peugeot’s eye-catching supermini for less than £200 a month is our Deal of the Day for 3 September
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3 Sep 2024
Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: top hybrid SUVs go head-to-head
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Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: top hybrid SUVs go head-to-head

Nissan’s Qashqai once ruled the crossover kingdom, but lost its crown to rivals such as the Kia Sportage. Can the new version regain the throne?
Car group tests
31 Aug 2024
Car Deal of the Day: refreshed Volkswagen Golf GTI is a bargain at this price!
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Car Deal of the Day: refreshed Volkswagen Golf GTI is a bargain at this price!

Our Day of the Day for 30 August is on the segment-defining Golf GTI hot hatch
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30 Aug 2024
Skoda Superb SportLine gives uber-practical family car an athletic new look
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Skoda Superb SportLine gives uber-practical family car an athletic new look

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb will be available in SportLine trim
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28 Aug 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI

VW has finally given its ID.3 electric hatchback some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels
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27 Aug 2024
Out with the old: long-serving Fiat 500 and Panda laid to rest
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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
News
21 Aug 2024
Car Deal of the Day: top-of-the-range Nissan Leaf EV is very nearly as cheap as chips
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Car Deal of the Day: top-of-the-range Nissan Leaf EV is very nearly as cheap as chips

Nissan’s pure-electric family hatchback for only £136 per month is our Car Deal of the Day for 21 August
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21 Aug 2024
The most powerful Skoda Octavia vRS ever is now on sale
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The most powerful Skoda Octavia vRS ever is now on sale

Skoda’s award-winning Octavia gains new variants in range, including top-spec vRS
News
13 Aug 2024
Skoda Superb SE L 2.0 TDI DSG review: large family car is better than ever
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Skoda Superb SE L 2.0 TDI DSG review: large family car is better than ever

Skoda’s focus on evolution, rather than revolution, makes it the best Superb yet
Road tests
9 Aug 2024
Vauxhall Astra Griffin knocks £2,800 off electric hatchback’s price
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Vauxhall Astra Griffin knocks £2,800 off electric hatchback’s price

The Vauxhall Astra Griffin special edition is the new entry-point to the hatchback's range, and is available with petrol or electric powertrains
News
7 Aug 2024
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Car Deal of the Day: new VW Golf in well-equipped Match trim for £186 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: new VW Golf in well-equipped Match trim for £186 per month

Our Deal of the Day for 2 August is the facelifted version of Volkswagen’s iconic family hatchback
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2 Aug 2024
Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025
New updated Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30

Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025

Mazda says the new 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol delivers better real-world performance, while improving noise, vibration and harshness
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1 Aug 2024
Car Deal of the Day: £40k Peugeot E-308 for a staggering £195 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: £40k Peugeot E-308 for a staggering £195 per month

A £40,000 EV for well under £200 per month is an absolute steal and our Deal of the Day for 29 July
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29 Jul 2024
New 2024 Cupra Leon hot hatch goes on sale in UK
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New 2024 Cupra Leon hot hatch goes on sale in UK

Cupra’s heavily revised Leon comes with more kit, but at a higher price
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25 Jul 2024
New Kia Ceed spied with futuristic look as launch approaches
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New Kia Ceed spied with futuristic look as launch approaches

Kia’s next-generation family hatchback will feature fresh styling and lots of tech
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25 Jul 2024
New Tesla Model 2: CEO Elon Musk reaffirms affordable, entry-level electric car will arrive in 2025
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New Tesla Model 2: CEO Elon Musk reaffirms affordable, entry-level electric car will arrive in 2025

The baby Tesla, also referred to as as project ‘Redwood’, is scheduled to enter production in the first half of 2025
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24 Jul 2024
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2024
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Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2024

The very best hot hatchbacks offer giant-killing performance and an engaging drive, all wrapped up in a family-friendly package
Best cars & vans
23 Jul 2024
New Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift review: updates are a step in the right direction
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New Volkswagen Golf 2024 facelift review: updates are a step in the right direction

The Volkswagen Golf has been updated to keep it competitive against the likes of the Skoda Octavia and Honda Civic
Road tests
19 Jul 2024
Most reliable small cars to buy 2024
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Most reliable small cars to buy 2024

We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy, according to our latest Driver Power survey
Best cars & vans
17 Jul 2024
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk8, 2020-date) buyer's guide: a family car with no real weakness
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Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk8, 2020-date) buyer's guide: a family car with no real weakness

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Golf, covering the Golf Mk8 that has been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
17 Jul 2024
Citroen C4 facelift to bring new family face for 2025
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Citroen C4 facelift to bring new family face for 2025

Citroen’s family crossover is about to get a makeover inspired by the new C3 supermini
News
15 Jul 2024
Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has its fair share of flaws
Auto Express products editor Kim Adams standing behind the Vauxhall Astra GSe

Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has its fair share of flaws

Final report: we bid farewell to our plug-in hybrid hatch with a long round trip to Leeds
Long-term tests
15 Jul 2024