Buying cars

Richard Dredge WHEN the Citroen C3 Aircross was launched eight years ago, it looked a bit different from the car you see here – at least when viewed from the front. But Citroen has done its best to ke

IT has now been 45 years since the Vauxhall Astra appeared on Britain’s roads – the original arrived in 1980, picking up where the Viva left off. We’ve since had eight generations, and most have been

Richard Dredge THE original C-Class of 1993 made the Mercedes brand more accessible to buyers who wanted a bit of the high life. While early editions tended to be austere, the latest model put in a po

MILEAGE 3255 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Can Citroën’s new small EV challenge the class-leading Renault 5? Life with the ë-C3 has been relatively trouble-free during my first 3000 miles – but it hasn’t been

List price £20,595 Best price £18,480 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults

Richard Dredge ALONGSIDE the Sandero, the Duster spearheaded Dacia’s entry to the UK in January 2013. Although strictly speaking, it was the brand’s return, because it was here briefly in the eighties