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Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a used car expert and this is the best £7k small motor to buy'
A motoring expert has recommended the best used cars for £7,000 or under which are great value especially for new drivers, with choosing a motor with a small engine with a small power output the key Buying a first vehicle, especially a used car, can be a tricky business for many customers as it often comes accompanied with high insurance costs for inexperienced drivers. This means choosing a car that has a small engine, small power output, and isn't very large to keep insurance as cheap as possible. However, with the cost of living going up and the second car market seeing prices rise, it can be hard to work out which car to buy, even if you have a relatively healthy budget of £7,000. This was the problem faced by one motorist who went to AutoExpress for advice on the best car to buy for that price. In response, motoring expert Ryan Birch said it all depended on what one was looking for. Whilst he recommended the Seat Mii, the Renault Twingo and the Citroen C1, when it came to practicality he suggested the Spanish Mii. He said: 'From behind the wheel, the Mii is hard to beat. It shares a platform with the Volkswagen up! so the handling is crisp and it's surprisingly enjoyable to drive. The Mii is also surprisingly spacious, with more accommodating rear seats than the Citroen and a respectable 251-litre boot. Ryan added: 'Lower-spec SE models are equipped with alloy wheels, electric front windows, air-conditioning and a leather steering wheel as standard. A DAB radio can also be specified, along with a dashboard-mounted navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity.' Whilst the Mii was the practical choice, Ryan didn't rule out the Renault Twingo, praising it for having a good turning circle, robust interior and goo rear seat space. Meanwhile, the Citroen C1 was given good marks for its distinctive looks, and the fact it was affordable and easy to drive. He caveated: 'Citroen offers a variety of coloured panels and trims to add a dash of personalisation to the cabin of its city car. 'However, material quality isn't up to the best in the class, and the layout of the controls isn't as intuitive as the SEAT's interior.' This isn't the first time French cars have been recommended as good first cars. The Daily Express' Christopher Sharp also recommended another French car, the Renault Clio. Writing in 2023 about why he recommended the Clio, which he'd named after a tank, Christopher said it's practicality and the fact it had great visibility made it ideal for a new driver getting used to Britain's roads. He wrote in the Daily Express: ' The little Clio has a high rear end and a wide boot aperture. What this means is that it's easy to get big things in and out of it. 'The car was so capacious and the boot aperture so square that it had more carrying capacity than some SUVs at the time. 'Two of the most important elements of choosing a car for a new driver is that it must be comfortable and easy to drive. 'With soft suspension and light controls, the Clio had these in spades. Despite its 1.2 litre engine, it was an able motorway cruiser with impressive economy for the engine's diminutive size.'
South Wales Argus
26-06-2025
- South Wales Argus
Drug dealer flew cocaine and cannabis into Parc Prison
Przemek Ignatowicz was caught attempting to smuggle the contraband into HMP Parc whilst he was already under investigation for dealing cocaine. Police stopped a Renault Twingo in Newport on July 30, 2022, as the vehicle was suspected of being involved in the drug trade. It was being driven by Toby Chadwick, and Ignatowicz was in the passenger seat. Officers found cash, mobile phones, and snap bags containing white powder when searching the vehicle, and a further 15 bags of cocaine were found in a backpack split into 0.4 gram deals. On the defendant's phone, police found numerous 'text bomb' messages showing Ignatowicz's involvement in supplying cocaine since January of that year. In interview, Ignatowicz denied it was his phone, and claimed the cocaine was for his personal use and the cash came from selling car parts. Chadwick was sentenced last July for a total of 40 months for this and another drugs offence. The driver, Toby Chadwick, was jailed last summer. (Image: Facebook) On May 17, 2023, a drone was spotted flying over HMP Parc in Bridgend and dropping a package on to the roof of one of the units. Prison staff called the police, and Ignatowicz was found just outside the prison with the drone in his bag and two phones which he had stamped on. The defendant had dropped several packages into the prison, the first of which contained 20.9 grams of synthetic cannabinoids. A drug expert valued this at £200, but said in prison it was worth 'four to ten times that amount'. He also dropped packages containing 7.83g of synthetic cannabinoids – worth up to £800, six packages of buprenorphine – a Class C drug – worth up to an estimated £8,680, 1.16g of crack cocaine and 1.76g of cocaine valued up to £3,000, 19 SIM cards valued between £50 and £100 each, and 138 hair growth tablets. The total value of the contraband was estimated to be between £5,792 and £14,480, the prosecution said. Cocaine dealer Przemek Ignatowicz was caught flying drugs and SIM card into Parc Prison. (Image: Gwent Police) The defendant, of Argosy Way in Newport, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and four offences of conveying a prohibited article into a prison. Mr Taylor, representing the 23-year-old defendant, said there had been some delay in the case coming to court, with Ignatowicz having been 20 and 21 at the time of the offences. He said the defendant's life had been 'in a powered nosedive' due to his drug and alcohol issues, but that prison had been 'a wake-up call'. Ignatowicz was now free from drugs and was working to better himself whilst in prison, Mr Taylor said. Judge Daniel Williams jailed Ignatowicz for a total of five years.
The Advertiser
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Honda Super EV concept: Electric city car looks almost production ready
Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel-arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions – a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide – which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries "fun-to-drive" with "trademark Honda usability", and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the Honda E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13. MORE: Everything Honda Content originally sourced from: Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel-arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions – a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide – which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries "fun-to-drive" with "trademark Honda usability", and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the Honda E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13. MORE: Everything Honda Content originally sourced from: Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel-arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions – a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide – which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries "fun-to-drive" with "trademark Honda usability", and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the Honda E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13. MORE: Everything Honda Content originally sourced from: Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel-arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions – a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide – which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries "fun-to-drive" with "trademark Honda usability", and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the Honda E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13. MORE: Everything Honda Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Honda Super EV concept: Electric city car looks almost production ready
Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions — a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide — which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries 'fun-to-drive' with 'trademark Honda usability', and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. 2020 Honda e Credit: CarExpert There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery, and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13. MORE: Everything Honda
7NEWS
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Honda Super EV concept: Electric city car looks almost production ready
Honda will unveil the Super EV concept at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the tiny electric hatchback looks almost ready to roll down the factory line. The company has so far only released one photo of the car, wrapped in disguise, crossing Westminster Bridge in front of the UK's Houses of Parliament. In recent times most of Honda's concepts have previewed production cars that are about a year or two from launch, such as the Prelude, which come out as a concept in 2023 and will go for a run up the hill at Goodwood in production form this year. The Super EV looks to fit into this mould with its production-ready full-size wing mirrors, fully-framed windows, functioning door handles, and reasonably-sized wheel and tyre combo. The only show car element that might be dropped in the transition to the showroom are the concept's wide and chunky wheel arches. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Super EV is described by Honda as an A-segment model, meaning that it will compete against the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo in Europe. It may even fall within kei car dimensions — a maximum of 3.4m long and 1.48m wide — which would allow it to be sold in Japan with lower taxes and road charges. Thanks to its round headlights, the Super EV's styling even fits into the template used by Honda's N family of kei cars, such as the N-One (above). Honda says the concept marries 'fun-to-drive' with 'trademark Honda usability', and has been out and about in the UK as part of its global development program. There's no word yet on the Super EV's drivetrain details, but hopefully it will be more competitive than the E hatchback (above), which earned plaudits for its retro styling, but failed largely due to its pricing and limited range. Equipped with a 35.5kWh battery, and a 100kW or 113kW motor driving the front wheels, the E had a WLTP range rating of just 222km. The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between July 10 and 13.
