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]
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Supermini that drove into a PC storm: Volkswagen's latest car in controversy over 'Black up!' model
Car maker Volkswagen has hit the headlines for a PR gaffe related to its new 'up!' supermini. But it's not the first time the motor industry, where exporting is key to success, has come unstuck on the wording of model names.
Yaris aims to be yardstick again
THE Toyota Yaris was the sole occupant of the cute-as-a-button supermini segment.
Aveo The Star Of The Show At Euro NCAP
LONDON – Feb 8, 2012: A Chevrolet has always been a safe investment for cost-conscious car buyers, but the latest line-up offers safety in more ways than one.
A Super Offer for a Supermini
LONDON , January 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --In recent times, a growing number of drivers have chosen to switch to smaller, more environmentally-friendly cars, and with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts' latest ...
Five-door VW Up! coming this year
Volkswagen has released further details on a five-door version of its new Up! supermini.
Car Insurance For The Top Selling Cars Of 2011
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) recently issued a list of the top ten best-selling cars of 2011, headed by Ford's Fiesta and ...
PHOTOS: 30 highest selling cars in India
India has seen an exponential growth in the auto industry in the past decade or so.
Nissan Invitation concept
The Nissan Invitation concept is set to star at next month’s Geneva Motor Show . Nissan insiders have told us that the supermini-MPV concept points the way for next year’s Note replacement.
Euro NCAP names best of 2011
European crash testing agency Euro NCAP has released its pick of the top cars from those it has tested in 2011.
Hybrid Power Made To Measure For Toyota Yaris
EPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 7, 2012: Inside a modern supermini every inch of space counts. That’s why Toyota had to be sure that in creating its new Yaris Hybrid, fitting a hybrid powertrain was not at the cost of room in the cabin, or in the boot.
