Supermini car news articles 
Hyundai ix20 Multi Purpose Vehicle makes world premiere at Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris
Hyundai will celebrate the world premiere of its new B-segment MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) at this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30th. To be presented as the Hyundai ix20, a sketch recently revealed shows the new model as a striking departure from the boxy ‘minivan’ image typically associated with the segment, adopting a more dynamic, sportier profile. Designed and developed at Hyundai’s European R&D centre in Rüsselshe... [more]
Honda introduces Jazz B-segment hybrid
A hybrid version of Honda's much-loved Jazz will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, bringing lower emissions and improved fuel economy to the practical supermini. The introduction of Honda's petrol-electric IMA system to the Jazz, makes the car the world's first B-segment hybrid. Featuring the practicality and flexibility of the current Jazz, but with reduced CO2 emissions and improvements to fuel economy, the hybrid ve... [more]
MINI Countryman to be launched in the UK market this month
The demand for crossover vehicles has grown substantially in recent years: drivers want the best of both worlds with normal saloon-like driving responses as well as the added versatility of soft off-road ability and the interior flexibility to cope with all the hobbies, shopping trips and activities that are such a huge part of busy modern family life. MINI will launch its latest and largest model, the MINI Countryman, to the UK market on Sep... [more]
UK Audi A1 market introduction scheduled for November
Even in advance of its market launch, the new Audi has caused quite a sensation with more than 150,000 prospective customers worldwide having registered to receive information about its market launch and the latest campaigns. The German market launch of A1 tok place last week and other mainland European countries are set to follow suit in mid-September. The UK A1 market introduction is scheduled for November with current pricing from £13,145 O... [more]
Kia introduces two new black and white themed special editions
Kia has introduced two new special editions – ‘Domino’ and ‘Echo’ – that both play on classic black and white colour schemes and are now on sale across the UK Kia dealer network. Domino, available on the Picanto and Rio superminis, offers additional equipment for less whilst the Echo, available on the Soul urban crossover, comes with an array of luxury features more usually associated with larger vehicles. Picanto Domino & Rio Domino The ... [more]
Supermini car in the news
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.
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.
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.
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.
New car sales increase
Sales of new cars sped ahead last month, according to official figures today.
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.
Mazda CX-5 review
As you will probably read in every review for years to come, the CX-5 SUV is the first car to be designed using various new Mazda technologies known collectively as SKYACTIV. More on this can be found in this feature , but briefly SKYACTIV is the result of innovative thinking in several areas such as engine design and car construction.
