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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
News
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
News
29 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
News
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…
News
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
News
7 Sep 2023
MG4 Trophy Extended Range 2023 review
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MG4 Trophy Extended Range 2023 review

The 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
Dacia Sandero Stepway

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
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
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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
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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
SEAT Leon review
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SEAT Leon review

The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
In-depth reviews
18 Jul 2023
Cupra Born V3: long-term test
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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
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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
Mercedes A-Class review
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Mercedes A-Class review

The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 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
News
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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Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review
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Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review

VW’s Golf is the family car benchmark, while the Octavia wins the space race. Which is the best, though?
Car group tests
19 Jun 2023
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
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New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
Road tests
16 Jun 2023
New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring
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New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring

BMW’s premium hatchback will get a complete redesign and new technology
News
9 Jun 2023
New Citroen e-Series spec added to e-C4, e-C4 X and C5 Aircross ranges
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New Citroen e-Series spec added to e-C4, e-C4 X and C5 Aircross ranges

Citroen’s new e-Series trim level features exterior tweaks and uprated equipment levels
News
7 Jun 2023
Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review
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Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 that’s been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
6 Jun 2023
Ford Focus review
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Ford Focus review

The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
In-depth reviews
2 Jun 2023
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
Vauxhall Astra Electric estate and hatch

New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995

All-electric version of Vauxhall’s family hatchback offers a range of up to 258 miles
News
2 Jun 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review
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Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review

Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.3 to keep up with the ever-increasing competition, but some original bugbears remain
Road tests
2 Jun 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
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Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
Long-term tests
15 May 2023
Best value cars
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Best value cars

The UK's biggest motoring bargains go head-to-head
Best cars & vans
10 May 2023
New Citroen e-C4 and e-C4 X updated with more range
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New Citroen e-C4 and e-C4 X updated with more range

Citroen will also finally bring the C4 X to the UK
News
9 May 2023
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Tristan Shale-Hester standing next to the Honda Civic Sport

Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review

Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
Long-term tests
2 May 2023
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