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Opel Frontera Manual 2026: New or Go Used?
Opel just launched the Frontera Start, a 100-hp manual entry point priced from 17,900 euros on promotion. Here is what the fine print hides, and when a used compact SUV still wins.
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Best Cheap Used City Cars in Italy 2026
With no new city car left under 10,000 euros in Italy, used is the only route to a cheap runabout. Here is what a used Panda, 500, Aygo X, Picanto or i10 really costs, what insurance and road tax add on top, and what to check before you sign.
City cars, SUVs & Family
Cheap Electric City Cars in Italy: New or Used in 2026?
State incentives for new EVs have run dry and the 2026 Ecobonus for cars has not opened yet. Here is why a one or two year old used electric city car is quietly becoming the smarter buy, and what to check before you sign.
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Chinese SUVs in Italy in 2026: why one car in eight is now Chinese (and how to buy one, new or used, without surprises)
BYD, Leapmotor, Omoda and Jaecoo have grabbed 12.5% of the Italian market in the first four months of 2026. Here is which Chinese SUVs are worth buying, what the EU tariffs actually change, and what to watch for when shopping used.
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City SUV or City Car? July 2026's Sales Chart Reveals How to Really Choose
Italy's July 2026 registrations still favor B-SUVs, but the C-segment is closing the gap. Here is what the numbers say, and how to choose between the Jeep Avenger, Alfa Romeo Junior, Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen C3.
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Mazda CX-3 Is Coming Back in 2027: Italy's Best-Selling Compact SUVs Right Now
Mazda has confirmed the CX-3 nameplate returns in 2027, but Italy's compact SUV segment isn't waiting. Here's what July's sales data show, and how to shop smart, new or used, right now.
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Electric city cars under 26,000 euros: what happens to the used market as incentives fade
In July 2026 battery electric share fell to 5.9% from 10.1% in June, just as the Twingo, Leapmotor T03, Grande Panda and Cupra Raval fill the sub-26,000 euro band. Here is why cheaper new cars compress used EV prices, and what to check before you buy or sell.
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OSCA MT6: the Maserati brothers' badge is back, but does the used market make more sense?
The OSCA MT6 revives a historic Italian badge, but underneath sits a Chinese platform and a 49,000-euro price tag. Here is what it actually means for anyone buying or selling a used coupe-SUV right now.
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New Mercedes GLA Debuts July 29: What It Means for the Used Market
On July 29 Mercedes unveils the third-generation GLA, electric-first and built on the new MMA platform. Here is what that means for anyone buying or selling a used GLA in Italy right now.
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SUVs: the real pros, cons and who they suit
Space and visibility versus fuel, taxes and bulk: the real pros and cons of an SUV and how to tell whether it fits your life, with the Italian running costs to plan for.