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Smart #5
THINK of Smart, and you're likely to have instant visions of a quirky two-seat city car, possibly a rear-engined roadster if you're more familiar with the brand.
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January 07, 2026
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Alpine sets A390 price as it readies new electric A110
PRICING for the new A390 - the second pure-electric car from Alpine - has just been announced.
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January 07, 2026
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Inside story on Vision O digital tech
We get low-down on Skoda's future tech, hidden within sleek estate concept
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January 07, 2026
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SCOOP NEW 208 TO KICK OFF PEUGEOT TECH FEST
“WHAT we’re working on now is really the next big thing for us: the new 208,” Peugeot brand CEO Alain Favey told Auto Express in an exclusive interview.
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January 07, 2026
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New XPeng P7+ electric fastback heading to UK
XPENG launched in the UK relatively quietly in 2025 with the low-key arrival of the G6 SUV. However, the image of the Chinese brand, in which Volkswagen has a stake, could receive a boost with the arrival of the new P7+ later in 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Citroen Ami
THERE aren't many cars on sale today where it’s possible to legally hit their top speed on a public road. But with a maximum of 28mph, the Citroen Ami is one car where buyers will find themselves mashing the throttle on every journey - and still there will be other traffic that will be willing you to get a move on just that little bit quicker
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January 07, 2026
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Kia PV5 Cargo
Having proved it can make excellent electric cars, Korean brand branches out into commercial vans for first time
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January 07, 2026
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VW ID. Cross prototype put through its paces
We capture all-electric alternative to popular T-Cross on test ahead of going on sale next year with an expected price tag of around £25,000
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January 07, 2026
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Aldi winter kit and heated seat
ONCE you've experienced heated seats, it is difficult to go back to a car without them on a cold winter's day.
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December 31, 2025
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Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid
FIRST DRIVE Impressive new family SUV offers buyers a wide range of powertrains, but could the hybrid be the pick of the bunch?
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December 31, 2025
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MIKE RUTHERFORD
\"THE RENAULT GROUP IS GIVING BUYERS WHAT THEY WANT - SENSIBLY PRICED CARS OF THE PURE PETROL, PART PETROL OR 100 PER CENT ELECTRIC VARIETY\"
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December 31, 2025
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Japanese brand's electric-crossover joint venture with Suzuki is competent, but fails to stand out in a crowded class
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December 31, 2025
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Andersen Quartz Vision home charger
WITH a constant stream of EVs and plug-in hybrids to review, our road testers need a home charger.
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December 31, 2025
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DRIVEN NEW VW ID. POLO
Volkswagen itself will admit that its first EVs were a little wide of the mark, but an early drive of its new electric supermini will show if the firm has learned from its mistakes
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December 31, 2025
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BUYING CARS
AS MANUAL SPORTS CARS DIE OUT.DRIVING FUN IS DYING WITH THEM J
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December 31, 2025
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TESTED Snow socks
GRIPPING STUFF: Winter is here, and a pair of snow socks in your boot could be just what you need to prevent you from getting stuck
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December 31, 2025
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Skoda Fabia 130
FIRST DRIVE Czech brand celebrates its 130th birthday with the launch of a new range-topping version of its smallest car
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December 31, 2025
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Europe could relax tariffs on Tavascan
VW argues that the European-designed, Chinese-built car should have its import duty cut - setting a precedent others may exploit
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December 31, 2025
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Smart readies #2 to pick up iconic ForTwo's city car baton
THIS is our first look at the all-new, pocket-sized Smart #2, the long-awaited successor to the brand's famous ForTwo city car, which will make its world debut in late 2026 and could cost from around £20k.
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December 31, 2025
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Ferrari Am alfi
CONTEXT is everything. Whether it’s knowing how much one loaf of bread costs compared with another, or understanding that a longer route to work will take less time due to prevailing traffic conditions.
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December 31, 2025
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USED BUYER'S GUIDE Volkswagen Taigo
FROM £13,000 Based on the T-Roc but with a sportier stance, the Taigo is a stylish small SUV that's ideal for young families
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December 31, 2025
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Speed camera error caused wrong fines for thousands
THOUSANDS of motorists have been wrongly fined for speeding since 2021, says National Highways.
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December 31, 2025
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4WD pair lead Mitsubishi comeback
SUV and pick-up in showrooms by summer 2026 as brand returns to UK
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December 31, 2025
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VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ LWB
Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill
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December 31, 2025
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VW REGAINS ITS EV SPARK
ISSUE 1,873 NOT satisfied with promising a sub-£25,000 EV next year with its new ID.
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December 17, 2025 (Double Issue)
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NEW KIA SPORTAGE
ISSUE 1,885 WE already considered the latest fifth-generation Kia Sportage to be among the best SUVs on the market, and we're certainly not the only ones.
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December 17, 2025 (Double Issue)
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DACIA HIPSTER CAUSES A STIR
SOMETIMES, a concept car can make waves not because of its crazy design or futuristic interior, but because of what it represents.
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December 17, 2025 (Double Issue)
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MIKE RUTHERFORD
PURE-ELECTRIC CARS ARE - AND ALWAYS WILL BE - FOR SOME, NOT ALL, DRIVERS. THE SOONER EVERYONE ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACCEPTS THIS FACT, THE BETTER
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December 17, 2025 (Double Issue)
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BLOCKBUSTERS
The nineties saw some big changes culturally, but also plenty of star cars. We brought together some of the decade's icons
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December 17, 2025 (Double Issue)
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USED BUYER'S GUIDE Tesla Model Y
FROM £18,000 Yes, Tesla's products can polarise opinion, but if you can live with a button-free cabin and a firm ride, then a used one makes a real bargain
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