Verdict

THE COOPER S WAS A SOGGY effort and this isn’t any better. You can forgive a hot hatch appalling ride but when it’s on top of a transmission that’s hard to gel with, an uninspiring soundtrack and impr

THE 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards are upon us, and we’re struggling to remember a year that proved to be so tough at the top. It’s a reflection of just how well so many car manufacturers – both new

At first glance it isn’t immediately obvious just what segment the two cars on these pages fall into. Are they hatchbacks? Are they crossovers? Are they the size of a Smart Fortwo or a full fat Range

OUR Mazda CX-30 continues to impress, and as the British summer begins to show its face, the car is looking its absolute best. Which is largely down to one thing: its stunning Soul Red Crystal metalli

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