Tag Archives: supermini

We get behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin G DM-i – the UK’s first plug-in hybrid supermini BYD is building up its range of cars at a remarkable rate, but the Chinese brand’s latest model shows that isn’t just plugging gaps – it’s creating new opportunities. The BYD Dolphin …

We get behind the wheel of the best-ever Nissan Micra – now reborn as an electric supermini In an ideal world, I suspect Nissan would prefer it if I waxed lyrical about the sixth-generation Micra without mentioning its cousin, the Renault 5 E-Tech. Unfortunately, the fact is that apart from …

We get behind the wheel of the supermini that’s set to shake up the small EV market The Geely EX2 may be the biggest-selling car in China, but can it repeat its success in the UK? One thing’s for sure, with its low starting price of just £20,990, this dinky, …

We get behind the wheel of the new hybrid version of Toyota’s dinky Aygo X supermini When the original Toyota Aygo X was launched in 2022, it made a big impact, because the previously popular Aygo city car had been transformed into a funky, affordably-priced, urban crossover. At the time, …

We take the 2025 World Urban Car award-winner – the BYD Dolphin Surf – for a drive in its natural habitat… It’s taken a while, but the democratisation of electric vehicle ownership has finally shifted up a gear. For years, the biggest barrier to switching for many drivers has been …

We get behind the wheel of the Citroen e-C3 – one of the most affordable electric cars on the market… There are many reasons why EVs are not selling as well as had been hoped, including the lack of incentives, patchy public charging infrastructure and range anxiety. But for many …

We road test the all-new, full hybrid MG ZS compact family SUV… It’s been a busy year for MG Motor UK. Not only has the Chinese-owned brand launched the acclaimed MG3 Hybrid+ supermini, but the next-generation MG HS mid-sized SUV and the ground-breaking Cyberstar electric sports car. As if that …

We take our first drive in the all-new 2024 Suzuki Swift small hatchback… The Suzuki Swift is one of the world’s great automotive survivors. More than nine million have been sold in 40 years and the popular supermini is now into its fourth generation. Even though SUVs of all sizes …

Spanish car brand SEAT is marking 40 years of its best-selling model with the Ibiza Anniversary Limited Edition. Since its introduction in 1984, more than six million SEAT Ibiza cars have been sold over five generations. Named after the island of Ibiza, it was a turning point for the company’s …

England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, according to new research. With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, Peugeot UK researched which markets most suitable for EV drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market …