Family cars
New Citroen C5 X: French flagship gets updated for 2023
New Citroen C5 X: French flagship gets updated for 2023
Citroen’s range-topping C5 X has already received an infotainment upgrade
14 Feb 2023
Dacia Jogger: long-term test review
Dacia Jogger: long-term test review
Final report: We’ll miss our practical, value-for-money budget seven-seater
20 Jan 2023
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG’s budget-focussed family hatchback wins big in our sister title’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars
7 Dec 2022
Most economical family cars
Most economical family cars
Are you after a spacious and economical new car? Here’s a definitive list of the new family cars that deliver the best MPG.
1 Dec 2022
New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed
New 2023 Peugeot 408: UK prices and specs revealed
Radical new Peugeot ‘lifted fastback’ hits the UK from just over £30k
8 Nov 2022
Ford Mondeo (2014-2022) review
Ford Mondeo (2014-2022) review
The Ford Mondeo is more refined and high tech than ever, but that’s not enough to save it
13 Sep 2022
Nissan Qashqai updated for 2022 with design tweaks and extra equipment
Nissan Qashqai updated for 2022 with design tweaks and extra equipment
A raft of small revisions bring Nissan’s crossover into line with brand’s latest design themes
6 Jun 2022
Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review
Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review
The new Kia Sportage takes on Mazda and SEAT rivals to find out which one makes the best family-friendly five-seat SUV
21 Mar 2022
New Nissan Qashqai 2021 review
New Nissan Qashqai 2021 review
We get behind the wheel of the larger, more comfortable and higher-tech Nissan Qashqai SUV in the UK
16 Jun 2021
New Skoda Octavia e-TEC 2021 review
New Skoda Octavia e-TEC 2021 review
The mild-hybrid Skoda Octavia e-TEC offers a cheaper way to electrification
25 Feb 2021
New Vauxhall Insignia 1.5 diesel 2021 review
New Vauxhall Insignia 1.5 diesel 2021 review
The Vauxhall Insignia is now available with a new 1.5-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine, but is it the pick of the range?
18 Feb 2021
New Mercedes GLA 250 e 2021 review
New Mercedes GLA 250 e 2021 review
The new plug-in hybrid Mercedes GLA 250 e arrives with an all-electric range of 37 miles
12 Feb 2021
Mazda 6 review
Mazda 6 review
Mazda's large saloon is a strong alternative to the VW Passat or Ford Mondeo thanks to its great handling and generous kit
2 Feb 2021
Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal
Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal
The uncertainty surrounding the plant’s future has been resolved – but Nissan will make changes to keep the plant profitable
22 Jan 2021
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
5 Jan 2021
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310
The Peugeot 308 hatchback has been updated for 2020 with fresh interior technology and new customisation options
13 Nov 2020
Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month
Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month
Plug-in version of latest Skoda Octavia will go on sale in November, with a maximum electric range of 43 miles and a starting price of £30,765
27 Oct 2020
Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915
Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915
The lower echelons of the tweaked Volkswagen Tiguan range are available to order, but we’ll have to wait a few months for the 316bhp R model and PHEV
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16 Oct 2020
Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb
Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is the 2020 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Ioniq and Peugeot 508 commended
13 Oct 2020
Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Family Car of the Year, with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla commended
13 Oct 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate boosts practicality
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate boosts practicality
The new Volkswagen Golf Estate arrives with 611 litres of boot space, with prices expected to start at just under £25k
8 Sep 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now
New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now
The new Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake estate is available to order in the UK now, with prices starting from £37,640
3 Sep 2020
Used Kia Optima review
Used Kia Optima review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Optima covering the Optima Mk2 (2016-2020)
13 Aug 2020
Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models
Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models
United models add more kit to trio of compact Volkswagens, but at a reduced price over the trim levels on which they’re based
24 Jul 2020
Used Peugeot 508 (Mk1, 2011-2018) review
Used Peugeot 508 (Mk1, 2011-2018) review
From £2,500 the French family car is unexciting but practical and affordable. It can make a great used buy
10 Jul 2020
New Mercedes GLA 220d diesel 2020 review
New Mercedes GLA 220d diesel 2020 review
The second generation Mercedes GLA small SUV improves on its predecessor in every area
10 Jul 2020
New Skoda Octavia vRS 2020 ride review
New Skoda Octavia vRS 2020 ride review
We get our first taste of 242bhp Skoda Octavia vRS with Skoda tech development boss Christian Strube in the driver’s seat
10 Jul 2020
New Polestar 2 2020 review
New Polestar 2 2020 review
We get behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2 to see if it can rival the Tesla Model 3
7 Jul 2020
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Skoda’s new Octavia Estate has moved upmarket. We find out if it’s a better wagon than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
4 Jul 2020
New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed
New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed
Kia’s latest seven-seat MPV gets a bold new SUV-inspired design – but it won't be sold in the UK
26 Jun 2020
Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern
Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern
We celebrate the Mazda's centenary by picking 10 hits from the Japanese firm's back catalogue
21 Jun 2020
New Skoda Octavia Estate 2020 review
New Skoda Octavia Estate 2020 review
The new family Skoda Octavia Estate ramps up the practicality and quality
17 Jun 2020
New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech
New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech
Brand’s Mercedes C-Class rival gets redesign inside and out and updated infotainment, but UK launch not happening
16 Jun 2020
New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch
New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch
Skoda reveals rugged Octavia Scout, with plastic body cladding and a lifted ride height
10 Jun 2020
Ford Kuga vs Toyota RAV4 vs Skoda Karoq
Ford Kuga vs Toyota RAV4 vs Skoda Karoq
The all-new Ford Kuga has landed. Can it make an impact against the Skoda Karoq and Toyota RAV4?
6 Jun 2020
Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale joins line-up along with new gearbox
Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale joins line-up along with new gearbox
A top-spec Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale trim level is now available, while buyers can now also opt for a seven-speed automatic gearbox
1 Jun 2020