Family hatchbacks
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
The XCeed now looks like part of Kia’s modern family of cars
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
The Volkswagen Polo has long been a sophisticated choice in the supermini class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 April.
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
The popular A1 and Q2 will not be replaced when production ends but small Audi EVs will follow
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a feisty family hatch for £209 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a feisty family hatch for £209 per month
The Cupra Leon is stylish, good to drive plus an economical family runaround. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 April
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Fuel-sipping tech to finally debut in VW pair, with 1.5 petrol and two electric motors at its heart
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
Retro-styled electric supermini was on sale in the UK for four years, but has now been canned
Cupra Born review
Cupra Born review
Cupra’s electric hatchback impresses with its space, comfort and style, but it’s also fun – and the most powerful model offers proper hot-hatch perfor…
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
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
Despite sharing the same underpinnings as the Kia EV2, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 looks radically different
Citroen C4 review
Citroen C4 review
The comfortable Citroen C4 undercuts many of its established family car rivals, making it hard to overlook
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
The new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo EV banishes the quirkiness of its predecessor with a less cartoonish look and smarter tech
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic, covering the Civic Mk10 that was on sale between 2017 and 2022
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-2021)
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
Renault’s heavily-updated Megane E-Tech is coming for the new VW ID.3 Neo and Nissan Leaf
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
First fleetwatch report: excellent efficiency and a usable electric-only range make the Prius a convincing antidote to ever-rising fuel bills
Used Cupra Born (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer's guide: the EV the VW ID.3 wishes it was
Used Cupra Born (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer's guide: the EV the VW ID.3 wishes it was
A full used buyer's guide on the Cupra Born that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot's 308 for the price it was 10 years ago? Get it while you can!
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot's 308 for the price it was 10 years ago? Get it while you can!
Peugeot’s classy 308 is available with up to 33 per cent off pre-registered examples. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 April.
Car Deal of the day: BMW 1 Series offers premium hatch style for £216 per month
Car Deal of the day: BMW 1 Series offers premium hatch style for £216 per month
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best-driving family cars out there. It’s our Deal of the Day for 28 March
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
Small, easy to drive and frugal, there’s much to like about the MG3. It’s our Deal of the Day for 26 March.
Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
The Stellantis joint-venture start-up wants a million sales this year, with Europe delivering 10 per cent of the volume
Honda Civic review
Honda Civic review
Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Final report: As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
New Mercedes A-Class to get massive transformation as it targets the Audi A2 e-tron
New Mercedes A-Class to get massive transformation as it targets the Audi A2 e-tron
The Mercedes A-Class is set for an electric future and our exclusive image previews how it could look
It’s official! New Audi A2 e-tron on the way as brand’s entry-level model
It’s official! New Audi A2 e-tron on the way as brand’s entry-level model
Audi has confirmed its new entry-level EV will be called ‘A2 e-tron’
Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?
Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?
New 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine to replace Puretech motors in Peugeot and more
New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag
New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag
The updated Vauxhall Astra Electric gets a boost in range and extra equipment as standard
New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
The new-look Volkswagen Golf and ID. Golf will sit side by side, as boss commits to a multi-fuel strategy on the new SSP platform
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?
Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla review
The Toyota Corolla is efficient, reliable and good to drive, though it’s not the most practical hatchback
New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging
New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging
The French car maker will launch long range EVs and range-extender hybrids, in its 22-car new model blitz
Kia K4 review
Kia K4 review
Spacious compact hatchback relies on petrol power and a long kit list to draw in buyers