Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 for a bargain £207 a month, but you’d better hurry...

Car Deal of the Day: MG4 for a bargain £207 a month, but you’d better hurry...
There are few better all-rounders than the electric MG4, and with a new model on the horizon there are great savings to be had. It’s our Deal of the D…
Cheapest cars to buy 2026

Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors
The automotive landscape has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. To celebrate, we name the 50 models that we think illustrate the transformat…
Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap

Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap
A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk11 that's been on sale in the UK since 2022
Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month
The Audi A3 is a high-ranking hatchback, but this price would make you think otherwise. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 January.
Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3

Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3
The ‘original’ MG4 EV has been tweaked with a new interior and prices
New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK

New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK
The Chinese price wars have reached our shores, with the new MG4 Urban priced at thousands less than rivals
The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't

The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan, as demonstrated by these promising models that ultimately disappointed
A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival

A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival
Editor Paul Barker thinks DS's plans for a reboot of its popular hatchback is a good idea
Cheapest cars to run 2026

Cheapest cars to run 2026
When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots

New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
The DS 3 hatchback is set to be revived to address the French brand’s sluggish sales, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review

Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review
A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
Car Deal of the Day: Ultra-efficient MG3 hybrid for £154 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Ultra-efficient MG3 hybrid for £154 a month
Superminis are few and far between these days, and full-hybrids are the rarest of the lot. The MG3 is our Deal of the Day for 21 January.
Most reliable small cars to buy 2026

Most reliable small cars to buy 2026
We reveal the most reliable small cars you can buy, according to our latest Driver Power survey
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R

Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Second fleetwatch: We bump into one of our former long-term test cars in the Sainsbury’s carpark
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
Restyled Volkswagen ID.3 spied testing ahead of reveal later this year

Restyled Volkswagen ID.3 spied testing ahead of reveal later this year
The updated ID.3 won’t have a new body, but it will have a sleek new nose and interior
A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle 

A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle
Which car maker will create a new vehicle type like the original Qashqai or Scenic? DS is going to try
Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger

Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger
From this month, prices for over 6,000 Ford parts will be cut by 25 per cent, potentially saving owners hundreds of pounds
Car Deal of the Day: Join the R-Line with a sporty VW Golf for £214 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Join the R-Line with a sporty VW Golf for £214 a month
The Volkswagen Golf is a top choice at the best of times, but especially so when it’s this affordable. It’s our Deal of the Day for January 7.
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2025
Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant

New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
These EVs have only just launched in the UK, but they already qualify for a £1,500 discount from the Government
Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month

Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month
The Vauxhall Corsa is a regular top-seller – and with deals like this it’s easy to see why. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 12.
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features

Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Hyundai’s petrol-powered supermini is getting on a bit, so has been freshened up
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV

New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift

Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift
We’ll see the new Vauxhall Astra in public for the first time at Brussels Motor Show in January
Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Third fleetwatch: whether it’s Yorkshire’s difficult roads or long motorway commutes, Audi’s premium hatch has handled everything we’ve thrown at it






