Supermini car news articles 
smart fortwo nightorange edition ready to turn heads
With its vivid orange paintwork, contrasting black three-double-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, tridion safety cell, door mirror caps and radiator grille, the latest limited edition smart is certain to brighten the lives of drivers with vibrant styling, zesty performance and an impressive specification. Offering a huge splash of colour and sporty style, the striking smart fortwo nightorange edition defies mundane motoring and will be the most refr... [more]
Redesigned Kia Picanto benefits from reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy
The next generation Picanto will make its global premiere at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show. Cost-conscious motorists will benefit from the next generation Kia Picanto’s greatly reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy when the company’s latest A-segment hatchback goes on sale in the UK in late Spring. The new Picanto has been redesigned and re-engineered with stand-out styling delivering a sense of solidity and maturity. Lon... [more]
Fiat 500 comprehensively adapted to North American market
Fiat has announced its return to the North American market with the new Fiat 500. Produced in Mexico and with a starting price of $15,500 (£9,750), this alluring segment A four seater ensures a driving experience and sensations that are unparalleled owing to its ideal size for the city, thrilling driving dynamics, brand-new 1.4 litre MultiAir engine, innovative Blue&Me hands-free communication system and seven airbags supplied as standard (two... [more]
The Honda Jazz is the most reliable student car
Warranty Direct has analysed its 50,000 live policies to produce the reliability list of small used cars that come with a price tag suitable for parents or cash-strapped students. As tens of thousands of new students leave home and head for university this month, Warranty Direct reveals that the best car to pack them off in, for the student-sized budget of under £3000, is the Honda Jazz. The diminutive Jazz is the least likely runabout to leav... [more]
Toyota's Verso-S makes its public debut at the Paris motor show
Toyota's Verso-S is making its public debut at the Paris motor show. Toyota will return to the mini-MPV (B-MPV) market in 2011 with the new Verso-S, its first contender in a segment it created itself in 1999 with the launch of Yaris Verso. Verso-S will compete in part of the European new car market that has almost tripled in size since 2002, thanks to more motorists downsizing and seeking small cars with high levels of interior flexibility. ... [more]
Other Supermini car news and reviews
Peugeot Unveils 208 R2 Rally Car
Peugeot is launching a rally version of its new 208 supermini in Europe.
McLaren MP4-12C pictures and hands-on
You can rent one for £7000 per week
Peugeot 208 R2
With the all-new 208 supermini about to hit UK showrooms early next month, Peugeot has just announced they will be making a rally version of the supermini.
Free talk to mark Coventry Car Day 2012
A FORMER Jaguar and Ford boss will give a free talk at Coventry University next month. Sir Nick Scheele, who has also been chancellor of the University of Warwick, will deliver the speech as part of Coventry Car Day.
Have Your Say
Bandar Seri Begawan - The super fuel economy car, Chevrolet Spark, a new entry by GM and a serious contender in the value for money competitive B segment, was shown at a special preview to a crowd of delighted customers yesterday.
New car sales increase
Sales of new cars sped ahead last month, according to official figures today.
Wheelies: The Gamer Edition
A star pupil from the Sony PlayStation GT Academy gets his wings, and Scion partners with Sony to spur sales of its iQ supermini.
VW Polo R Line launched
The racy looking VW Polo R Line supermini has been announced. Available in both three and five-door body styles, the R Line is based on Match trim, but adds a unique bodykit with unique front and rear bumpers, 16-inch alloy wheels and a gloss-black front grille.
Used car market analysis: Pushing up the cost of change
In a market that continues to throw challenges at the retail new and used car dealer one of the major concerns is the ongoing rise in list prices and the impact this has on the consumer’s cost to change.
Is this the most offensive car ad ever?
This Fiat ad may go down in infamy as one of the most irrelevant and gratuitous automotive advertisements of all time.
