Superminis

THE small hatchback scene is populated by some impressive performers, including one or two that have slipped under the radar.Among the...

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IT has carried the flag for small car specialist Suzuki for more than 40 years but popular supermini the Swift has never had a better...

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THE new MG3 Hybrid is fun to drive, offers stacks of equipment as well as very strong fuel consumption figures.And the even better news is...

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AT first glance, it looks little different - sharper lines, a bigger grille and bolder headlights. Nothing a course of steroids couldn't...

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IF you can remember when cars were actually fun to drive you'll enjoy the latest Kia Picanto even more with the high specification now...

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THE MG4 has been a well-deserved success for MG and I believe the new MG3 Hybrid+ will follow in its siblings footsteps.Two flavours are...

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IF it wasn't firmly established there already the latest design and technology upgrades have projected the Hyundai i20 into the elite of...

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SUZUKI has a deserved reputation for producing great small cars that provide value for money and the new fourth generation Swift is no...

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FASHION in cars changes almost as quickly as the hem length of skirts.And, let's face it, small hatchbacks aren't currently the flavour of...

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WE'RE all getting a bit bigger. Teens are taller, oldies are (shall we say, plumper) so it's hardly surprising that car makers are churning...

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THE Honda Jazz is one of the brand's longest-lived models and remains one of its best kept secrets over 42 years.Improved for 2024, the...

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YOU don't need to spend a fortune or have massive power under the bonnet to enjoy the pleasures of the open road.I've just been driving a...

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I HAVE said this before when writing about the Mazda2, but it doesn't hurt to repeat it.I have had a soft spot for the little car since the...

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THE popular Honda Jazz hatchback and Crosstar models were given a refresh at the start of 2023 with styling tweaks and improvements to the...

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WHAT can you say about a latter-day icon like the MINI Cooper S? Well, quite a lot actually.Now in its third incarnation, and still just as...

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WITH motoring costs soaring a lot of drivers are downsizing and face the dilemma of what to buy, yet do not realize how good a modern small...

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FOR some car buyers it's more about image than actual performance motoring.If it looks sporty, is well equipped and performs well it...

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IF budget constraints mean you need to go small on size it sometimes pays to consider going big on spec.And never was that truer than with...

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IT has been the go-to model for thousands of motorists buying their first motor - and many more have stuck with it in the subsequent...

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THE success of the Vauxhall Corsa could be described as a triumph of patience, perseverance, smart design and common sense.Almost 30 years...

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DEPENDING on your needs, the Mazda2 could be all the car you ever need.If you're single, a couple, or just a small family, it's definitely...

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IN the same way as the diminutive Mini drove a change in our lives over 60 years ago so its modern equivalent might just make us...

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THE all-new Skoda Fabia was introduced at the start of 2022 and it is a little cracker that is going to be even more popular than its...

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IT would be a pretty cruel and sad world if the amount of money you spent on a car equated directly with the enjoyment derived.Fortunately...

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