Family hatchbacks

The updated Audi S3 now has some serious bite and new-found style

The updated Audi A3 hasn’t been revolutionised, but is thoroughly improved thanks to a set of small but impactful improvements

It’s lift off for Vauxhall’s Astra Electric as it looks to be a family-hatch hit. We test it against a Cupra Born

The updated Audi A3 is available now, with the hot S3 version due from May

Second report: laggy infotainment mars VW’s ownership experience

The newly updated VW Golf in Match trim is our Deal of the Day for 12 April

The fourth-generation of Citroen’s budget-friendly supermini will also be offered as an EV called the e-C3

Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power

Now covering a wide range of options offering tepid to hot performance, there’s something for everyone in the Cupra Leon range

The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday

The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback has grown some teeth thanks to new chassis hardware and more power

The electric Renault Megane E-Tech impresses with a large boot, lots of standard equipment, and a fine driving experience

Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models

Upcoming DS self-charging hybrids will be faster and more efficient than petrol units

These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a fine electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention

Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value

The Cupra Born offers a sporty edge over its fellow electric family hatchbacks

Don't be fooled! Volkswagen has revealed the VW ID.3 Harlequin Edition for April 1

The MG4 XPower can beat a Porsche 911 to 62mph yet is a fraction of the price, especially with our Deal of the Day for 28 March

The new i30 features more safety tech and sharper styling, plus an even sportier look available with N Line trim

After a quiet few years, the German giant is gearing up for its biggest product onslaught to date

The current Volkswagen Golf Mk8 signs off in semi-sporty style

Families don’t come cheap, but these used family cars do

Audi will persevere with its plan for an entry-level electric car to replace the existing Audi A3 at a time when rivals will be exiting that market

Prices for the new Skoda Superb start from £34,865, and the first examples are due to arrive in June 2024

VW has finally given its ID.3 electric car some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels

Audi’s updated premium hatchback gets a minor nip and tuck, with new, selectable lighting patterns

Second report: crash, bang, wallop; our dented door isn’t pretty as a picture

Looking for a car that’s cheap to insure? We’ve listed the cars with the cheapest insurance group ratings on sale in the UK today

With eye-catching design, a well-built cabin and the right price, the Kia XCeed is our Deal of the Day for 7 March

Our Car Deal of the Day for 5 March is the debonair Peugeot 308 with a plentiful mileage limit

The Citroen C4 hatchback and C4 X high-riding saloon are now available with a 48V hybrid, while the electric e-C4 and e-C4 X receive a larger 54kWh ba…

Well-built, practical and refined are all great reasons to get a Nissan Leaf - our Deal of the Day from 1 March