Family hatchbacks
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
MINI is set to provide fresh competition in the family hatchback market, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
The Renault Megane goes electric – does it have an edge over the Cupra Born?
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
The Toyota Corolla GR Sport's engaging chassis is crying out for more power
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review 
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review
We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i30 covering the i30 Mk3 that was released in 2017
Hyundai i30 review
Hyundai i30 review
The Hyundai i30 is a well-built and refined family car, but it fails to excite in a class with plenty of dynamic and stylish rivals
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
Updated powertrains, trim levels and more technology in Toyota Corolla mid-life refresh
MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Vauxhall’s all-new Astra locks horns with old rivals, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, in our hatchback shootout
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
A full used review on the SEAT Leon covering the Leon M4 that’s been on sale since 2020
New Honda Civic 2022 review 
New Honda Civic 2022 review
The all-new hybrid Honda Civic has finally arrived, but what’s it like? We hit UK roads to find out...
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
Audi’s A3 may be the benchmark in the premium hatchback class, but DS wants to challenge that status with its new 4
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
Mercedes plots A-Class-sized all-electric car on bespoke platform
New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review 
New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review
The new Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe 
New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe
The new Honda Civic will be built in Japan and exported to the UK following the shutdown of the brand’s Swindon factory
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Final report: We find out about EV servicing before ID.3 leaves our fleet
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Upmarket new Peugeot 308 takes on the Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf, the benchmark in the compact hatch class
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 2022 review
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 2022 review
Is the more modest 178bhp Peugeot 308 PHEV the pick of the new hatchback's range? We find out...
Used BMW 1 Series (Mk3, 2019-date) review
Used BMW 1 Series (Mk3, 2019-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW 1 Series covering the 1 Series Mk3 that has been on sale since 2019
New 2022 Citroen C3 Elle unveiled with bespoke design touches
New 2022 Citroen C3 Elle unveiled with bespoke design touches
Citroen has collaborated with Elle magazine to produce a new variant of the C3 hatchback, featuring unique styling details
Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin special editions arrive
Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin special editions arrive
New look for Panda and Tipo thanks to Fiat and Garmin collaboration
New Fiat Tipo Hybrid 2022 review
New Fiat Tipo Hybrid 2022 review
The Fiat Tipo gets hybrid power for the first time, but does electrification take it to the next level?
New 2022 Peugeot 308 goes on sale from £25,270
New 2022 Peugeot 308 goes on sale from £25,270
Peugeot’s latest 308 retains an estate variant and gets hybrid power for the first time
New Peugeot 308 2022 review
New Peugeot 308 2022 review
We try the all-new Peugeot 308 on British roads to see if it stands a chance in the competitive hatchback class
Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review
Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review
A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line
Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line
Vauxhall’s Wirral-based factory has built its last Astra, as the facility prepares for an EV future
Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed: 2022 twin test review
Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed: 2022 twin test review
We find out which high-riding crossover hatchback is best
New Ford Focus 2022 review
New Ford Focus 2022 review
Mid-life update aims to keep the Ford Focus family hatch at the front of the pack
MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March
MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March
Semiconductor shortage and war in Ukraine cited as reasons for plant closure
New Citroen C4 PureTech 155 2022 review
New Citroen C4 PureTech 155 2022 review
The range-topping petrol Citroen C4 family hatch gets extra firepower
New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed 
New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed
Nissan Leaf updated with new colours, wheels and goes on sale in March
New Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2022 review
New Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2022 review
The latest version of the big-selling Vauxhall Astra hatch stands out from its rivals in plug-in hybrid form
Used Nissan Leaf (Mk1, 2011-2018) review
Used Nissan Leaf (Mk1, 2011-2018) review
The pioneering Nissan Leaf brings EV motoring to the masses, although this early electric adopter isn't without its flaws