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Deal of the Day: Citroen C4 is a stylish, comfy family car for £161 per month
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Deal of the Day: Citroen C4 is a stylish, comfy family car for £161 per month

The eye-catching Driver Power winner provides excellent comfort and decent levels of kit - making it our Deal of the Day for Thursday 7 December
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7 Dec 2023
Toyota Corolla GR Sport long-term test: a high-quality but slightly cramped hybrid
Auto Express features editor Chris Rosamond and his family standing behind the Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla GR Sport long-term test: a high-quality but slightly cramped hybrid

Final report: a trip to the West Country underlines our hatchback’s strong points
Long-term tests
17 Nov 2023
Kia Ceed review
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Kia Ceed review

The Kia Ceed is one of the firm’s best-selling cars, and the latest model is a hatchback front-runner
In-depth reviews
8 Nov 2023
Deal of the Day: Hot £218 per month deal on a Cupra Leon warm hatch
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Deal of the Day: Hot £218 per month deal on a Cupra Leon warm hatch

A sporty, family-sized hatchback on a £218 a month lease? It had to be our Deal of the Day for November 1st
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1 Nov 2023
Fresh look at new 2024 Skoda Superb thanks to latest sketches
Skoda Superb estate sketches

Fresh look at new 2024 Skoda Superb thanks to latest sketches

Skoda’s fourth-generation Superb will seek improvement to practicality and technology
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25 Oct 2023
Deal of the Day: four years’ free charging and a BYD Dolphin for £334 a month
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Deal of the Day: four years’ free charging and a BYD Dolphin for £334 a month

The award winning BYD Dolphin looks decent value on £334 lease and great value with four years of free charging thrown in. 
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20 Oct 2023
MG4 Trophy Long Range: long-term test review
Auto Express deputy editor Richard Ingram standing with the MG4 Trophy Long Range at an MG event at Beaulieu

MG4 Trophy Long Range: long-term test review

Final report: MG has a long and rich heritage but how does its latest, all-electric model go down with enthusiasts of the brand’s older cars?
Long-term tests
16 Oct 2023
The most important cars of the last 35 years
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The most important cars of the last 35 years

We’ve reviewed hundreds of models over the past 35 years, but these are the ones that our team believes really made a difference
Best cars & vans
13 Oct 2023
Deal of the day: a family favourite Ford Focus for less than £200 per month
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Deal of the day: a family favourite Ford Focus for less than £200 per month

The Ford Focus is still one of the best-driving hatchbacks on the market – and it looks even better value on a stonking lease deal, in well-specced Ac…
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11 Oct 2023
New Peugeot E-308 2023 review
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New Peugeot E-308 2023 review

The new Peugeot E-308 carries over the strength of its combustion-engined sibling, but it looks expensive compared to its rivals
Road tests
10 Oct 2023
Deal of the day: Ora Funky Cat family-sized EV for less than £190 per month
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Deal of the day: Ora Funky Cat family-sized EV for less than £190 per month

Get past the name and the GWM Ora Funky Cat can offer a great, affordable way into an EV – especially at less than £190 per month
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10 Oct 2023
Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
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Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level

Vauxhall’s entry-level Design trim is also available for the facelifted Corsa Electric
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10 Oct 2023
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Deal of the day: Stay classy with a VW Golf for under £190 per month
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Deal of the day: Stay classy with a VW Golf for under £190 per month

VW’s do-it-all family hatch is keenly priced on the leasing market right now, and our deal of the day for October 6
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6 Oct 2023
Used Toyota Corolla (Mk12, 2019-date) review
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Used Toyota Corolla (Mk12, 2019-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota Corolla covering the Corolla Mk12 that has been on sale since 2019
Used car tests
6 Oct 2023
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ ups range and price
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New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ ups range and price

Just 50 examples of the Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ will come to the UK, with a bigger battery and extra kit
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2 Oct 2023
UK prices and specs announced for new 2024 Skoda Scala
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UK prices and specs announced for new 2024 Skoda Scala

Refreshed Scala offers lots of kit for not much money
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29 Sep 2023
MG4 EV review
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MG4 EV review

The MG4 EV’s sharp styling, spacious interior and impressive efficiency mean it’s one of the best electric cars around
In-depth reviews
27 Sep 2023
New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050
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New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050

Peugeot’s stylish all-electric E-308 hatchback is priced from £255 more than the Vauxhall Astra Electric
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20 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship
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New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship

Volkswagen has no plans to axe the VW Golf name as its switch to electric power comes to fruition. If anything, it’s the future of the ID electric bra…
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11 Sep 2023
Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review
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Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review

The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?
Car group tests
9 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
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New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985

The VW Golf Black Edition comes with some bespoke design tweaks and the option of hybrid power
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7 Sep 2023
New MG4 Extended Range 2023 review
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New MG4 Extended Range 2023 review

The new MG4 Extended Range has joined the brand's line-up with over 300 miles promised between charges
Road tests
7 Sep 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
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Volkswagen ID.3 vs MG4: 2023 twin test review

Is it second time lucky for the Volkswagen ID.3? We see if early updates can see off the MG4
Car group tests
2 Sep 2023
Dacia Sandero Stepway review
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Dacia Sandero Stepway review

The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini
In-depth reviews
30 Aug 2023
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DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review
Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing with the DS 4 E-Tense

DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review

Final report: we’re going to miss our PHEV’s comfort and practicality
Long-term tests
9 Aug 2023
New 2023 MG4: 323-mile Extended Range arrives
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New 2023 MG4: 323-mile Extended Range arrives

MG has officially announced figures for the MG4 Extended Range
News
8 Aug 2023
Peugeot 308 review
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Peugeot 308 review

With its striking good looks, the Peugeot 308 is a desirable five-door hatchback, but it sacrifices practicality and isn’t great to drive
In-depth reviews
8 Aug 2023
New Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift review
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New Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift review

We get behind the wheel of revised Volkswagen ID.3 EV, which has enhanced interior quality and upgraded tech
Road tests
4 Aug 2023
Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test

Final report: comfort-focused hatchback is perfect for our creative director and his family
Long-term tests
3 Aug 2023
Cupra Born V3: long-term test
Auto express deputy editor John McIlroy standing with the Cupra Born while it charges

Cupra Born V3: long-term test

Final report: a family holiday in Chester is child’s play for our Spanish EV
Long-term tests
7 Jul 2023
DS 4 review
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DS 4 review

Delivering supreme comfort, good practicality and a premium feel, the DS 4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
In-depth reviews
6 Jul 2023
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4
MG4 - Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4

The MG4 is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the BYD Atto 3 and Citroen e-C4/e-C4 X commended
Awards
5 Jul 2023
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic
Honda Civic - Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Jogger Hybrid and Toyota Yaris commended
Awards
5 Jul 2023
Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4
Citroen C4/e-C4 - Technology Award Winner

Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4

The Citroen C4 and e-C4 are the winners of our 2023 Auto Express Driver Power Award
Awards
5 Jul 2023
Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains
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Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains

Citroen’s quirky high-riding c-segment saloon is now available with ICE engines alongside existing electric powertrain
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22 Jun 2023
New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490
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New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490

BYD’s upcoming hatchback is aimed at budget EV sector
News
19 Jun 2023
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