Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month
It may be a little overlooked, but there’s plenty to like about Skoda Scala. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 27.
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R

Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
First fleetwatch: a quick Co-op pit stop turned the Golf’s oddly shaped cubby into a perfectly practical feature
Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000

Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000
Our Car Hunter has £8,000 for a small diesel hatch with low running costs, but which one?
Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000

Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000
For the price of a new Land Rover Defender Octa, you could have a great family car, an accomplished sports car and tough off-roader
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month
The ID.3 is an excellent all-round electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 20.
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
Over 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Cheapest cars to buy 2025
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown

Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
Superminis with auto boxes are more accomplished than ever, but which is the better self-shifter – Citroen’s C3 or Hyundai’s i20?
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
What brands hold onto their value the best, and which are the worst? With data from experts CDL, we reveal all.  
Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k

Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k
Along with more power the hot Fabia gets revised suspension and steering 
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
New Kia K4 hits the UK market, and it’s cheaper than a VW Golf

New Kia K4 hits the UK market, and it’s cheaper than a VW Golf
The new Kia K4 effectively replaces the Ceed as the Korean brand's family hatchback 
New Audi A3 e-tron spied with retro-look A2 body

New Audi A3 e-tron spied with retro-look A2 body
The first prototypes of Audi’s new EV reveal a retro A2-like monobox shape!
Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends 

Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends
It’s the end of an era for the Ford Focus ST, with iconic performance model following the Fiesta ST into history
Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off

Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off
Honda’s Civic Type R takes its final bow with the Ultimate Edition. Will it go out on a high against its Audi RS 3 rival?
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month
While it may be getting on a bit, the 208 is still a stylish supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 26
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style

Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style
A full used buyer's guide on the DS 4 Mk2 that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Car Deal of the Day: Get the good life for less, with an Audi A3 at only £264 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Get the good life for less, with an Audi A3 at only £264 a month
The Audi A3 is an upmarket hatch that won’t cost the earth to run. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 12
New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look

New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look
Images of a new Corolla have surfaced online, featuring a fresh look more in-line with Toyota’s latest models
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI long-term test: dependable hatch lights the way

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI long-term test: dependable hatch lights the way
Second fleetwatch: As autumn starts creeping in, my A3 proves its worth with excellent lighting and comfort on long evening motorway trips
Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family

Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family
A full used buyer’s guide on the Cupra Leon that has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k

Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k
This selection of BMWs should have all bases covered without delving into the expensive M division 
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales

Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales
A sporty makeover is planned to give the electric Megane a hot hatch reinvention
New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash

New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash
The Chinese brand looks to take on the electric family hatchback sector with its new B05
Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed

Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed
Mercedes has confirmed a decision has not been made on a future A-Class, but the hatchback will remain in production until the end of 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month
The Volkswagen Golf has always been a quality choice, but now it won’t break the bank, even in R-Line trim. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 5






