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Hyundai i10 review - tech-filled and practical small car
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In-depth reviews
29 Jan 2024

Hyundai i10 review - tech-filled and practical small car

"The Hyundai i10 is a city car with as much space and equipment as many superminis, making it good value"
Top 10 best used city cars 2024
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24 Jan 2024

Top 10 best used city cars 2024

Second-hand city cars are cheap to buy, cheap to run and easy to live with. We list the ones you should consider
Abarth 500e review - the most fun small EV?
Abarth 500e UK
In-depth reviews
4 Jan 2024

Abarth 500e review - the most fun small EV?

“The Abarth 500e is a feisty electric city car with go-faster add-ons and even a synthesised engine sound to stir the emotions”
Top 10 best city cars
The best city cars 2023
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2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best city cars

If you’re after low-cost motoring, check out our list of the 10 best city cars on sale today
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Top 10 best first cars for new drivers 2024
The best first cars 2023
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2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best first cars for new drivers 2024

A good first car needs to be many things, including affordable, reliable and safe. Here’s our pick of the best
Citroen Ami hatchback review
Citroen Ami Buggy
In-depth reviews
19 Oct 2023

Citroen Ami hatchback review

"The Citroen Ami is an intriguing ultra-compact electric vehicle designed to be incredibly cheap to buy and run"
Toyota Aygo X hatchback review
Toyota Aygo X Undercover
In-depth reviews
4 Aug 2023

Toyota Aygo X hatchback review

“The Toyota Aygo X is still a city car, but now with mini-SUV styling. It’s just a shame its engine lacks any form of electrification”
Dacia Spring hatchback review
Dacia Spring hatchback
In-depth reviews
26 Jul 2023

Dacia Spring hatchback review

“The Dacia Spring is likely to be the UK’s cheapest electric supermini, with a decent driving range and performance but also some compromises in safet…
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Top 10 best used cars for young and learner drivers
Best used cars for young and learner drivers
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26 Jul 2023

Top 10 best used cars for young and learner drivers

Looking for a great second-hand first car? We pick 10 of the best cars you should consider when you’ve passed your driving test
Dacia Spring Electric will be UK’s cheapest EV
Dacia Spring Electric
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6 Jul 2023

Dacia Spring Electric will be UK’s cheapest EV

Dinky Dacia electric car has been confirmed for the UK in 2024; prices will start from less than £20k
New Cupra Raval is a small EV based on the UrbanRebel concept
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12 May 2023

New Cupra Raval is a small EV based on the UrbanRebel concept

Cupra has revealed the name of its latest small electric car, the Cupra Raval
Fiat 500 hatchback review
Fiat 500
In-depth reviews
10 May 2023

Fiat 500 hatchback review

"The Fiat 500 is one of the most recognisable cars on the road and offers low running costs to go with its great design"
Renault ZOE hatchback review
Renault ZOE
In-depth reviews
11 Apr 2023

Renault ZOE hatchback review

“The Renault ZOE is a stylish electric supermini that’s affordable and has a decent range, making it very convincing”
Fiat 500 review
Carbuyer best small electric car Fiat 500
In-depth reviews
7 Oct 2022

Fiat 500 review

"The Fiat 500 has been reborn with electric power. It's an even better city car but the price has gone up considerably"
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Kia Picanto hatchback review
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In-depth reviews
16 Sep 2022

Kia Picanto hatchback review

“The Kia Picanto is a practical and polished city car, with great specs and infotainment options”
Citroen Ami Tonic range-topper starts from £8,695
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2 Sep 2022

Citroen Ami Tonic range-topper starts from £8,695

Citroen’s tiny EV has a range of 46 miles and is available for as little as £19.99 per month
Honda e hatchback review
Honda e
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16 May 2022

Honda e hatchback review

“The Honda e is a very desirable electric car, even if improved range would increase its appeal”
New Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin Editions mapped out
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13 May 2022

New Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin Editions mapped out

Fiat’s latest collaboration brings outdoor-inspired styling and an accompanying smartwatch
New Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition launched
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13 Apr 2022

New Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition launched

Top-of-the-range Fiat 500 EV gains powerful JBL sound system
Smart EQ ForTwo hatchback review
Smart EQ ForTwo driving
In-depth reviews
10 Mar 2022

Smart EQ ForTwo hatchback review

“If you’re a member of the small audience the Smart EQ ForTwo is aimed at, you’ll find it an appealing and competent car”
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Top 3 used city cars for £6,000
Top 3 used city cars for £6,000
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29 Dec 2021

Top 3 used city cars for £6,000

“Dear Carbuyer, I have £6,000 to spend on a city car for nipping about town. I want something small and cheap to run. What do you recommend?”
New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: prices, specs and release date
Toyota Aygo X
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18 Nov 2021

New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: prices, specs and release date

The Aygo city car is due to be replaced by the new Toyota Aygo X, a small crossover due on sale in December
Toyota Aygo hatchback review (2014-2022)
Toyota Aygo hatchback review
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28 Oct 2021

Toyota Aygo hatchback review (2014-2022)

"The Toyota Aygo has a bold design, thrifty engine and comes in a varied mix of trims"
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Mazda2 updated for 2021
2021 Mazda2
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3 Aug 2021

Mazda2 updated for 2021

Efficiency improvements and new range-topping GT Sport Tech model for refreshed Mazda2
Updates for the Peugeot 108 announced
Peugeot 108
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20 Jul 2021

Updates for the Peugeot 108 announced

Peugeot’s compact city car receives a number of styling upgrades in 2021 update, including new paint finishes and interior details
Peugeot 108 hatchback review (2014-2022)
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23 Jun 2021

Peugeot 108 hatchback review (2014-2022)

“The Peugeot 108 looks good and costs little to buy or run, but it’s starting to show its age in a competitive class”
New Citroen C1 Urban Ride model revealed
2021 Citroen C1 Urban Ride
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15 Apr 2021

New Citroen C1 Urban Ride model revealed

Citroen has added a new Urban Ride trim level to the C1 range, which will be available in the UK from May 2021
Volkswagen up! hatchback review
Orange Volkswagen up!
In-depth reviews
12 Apr 2021

Volkswagen up! hatchback review

"Low running costs, good build quality and an easy driving experience make the Volkswagen up! an excellent city-car choice"
New Fiat 500 Hey Google range unveiled
Fiat 500, 500X and 500L Hey Google models
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31 Mar 2021

New Fiat 500 Hey Google range unveiled

Fiat introduces new Hey Google technology to the 500, 500X and 500L models
Volkswagen e-up! hatchback review
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10 Feb 2021

Volkswagen e-up! hatchback review

“The Volkswagen e-up! is a well equipped and quick electric city car, but the price tag will put many people off”
Citroën C1 hatchback review (2014-2022)
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28 Jan 2021

Citroën C1 hatchback review (2014-2022)

"The Citroen C1 is a stylish city car with plenty of kit and personalisation options, but it’s not quite class-leading"
Fiat and Abarth ranges updated for 2021
2021 Fiat 500 Sport range
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22 Jan 2021

Fiat and Abarth ranges updated for 2021

Fiat 500, 500X, 500L and Abarth 595 gain refreshed trim levels and colours
Fiat 500: old vs new
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8 Jan 2021

Fiat 500: old vs new

The new ‘Mk3’ Fiat 500 is only available as an electric car - how does it compare to the old model?
New 2020 Kia Picanto now on sale
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1 Oct 2020

New 2020 Kia Picanto now on sale

The updated Kia Picanto gets a large touchscreen and starts from £10,745
Hyundai i10: old vs new
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27 Aug 2020

Hyundai i10: old vs new

How does the new Hyundai i10 compare to the car it replaces? We see whether you should buy the old model or the new one