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Family hatchbacks

Cupra Born review
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Cupra Born review

Cupra’s electric hatch stands out more than its VW cousins, and the most powerful model offers proper hot hatch performance
In-depth reviews
30 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the day: BMW 1 Series offers premium hatch style for £216 per month
BMW 1 Series - front cornering

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
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28 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
MG 3 Hybrid + long-term test - front tracking

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.
News
26 Mar 2026
Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
Leapmotor B03X (brown) - front

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
News
25 Mar 2026
Honda Civic review
Honda Civic - front tracking

Honda Civic review

Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
VW Golf R - face-off with the GTI Edition 50

Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R

Final report: As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?
Long-term tests
25 Mar 2026
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
Vauxhall Astra facelift - front

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
Road tests
25 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon delivers sporty Spanish style for a sensible £194 a month
Cupra Leon cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon delivers sporty Spanish style for a sensible £194 a month

The Cupra Leon has style by the bucketload, and yet it’s incredibly affordable. It’s our Deal of the Day for 23 March.
News
23 Mar 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrid cars - header image March 2026

Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
20 Mar 2026
New Mercedes A-Class to get massive transformation as it targets the Audi A2 e-tron
Mercedes A-Class exclusive image

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
News
18 Mar 2026
It’s official! New Audi A2 e-tron on the way as brand’s entry-level model
Audi A2 e-tron side profile teaser

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’
News
17 Mar 2026
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Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?
New Peugeot ‘Turbo 100’ engine

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
News
16 Mar 2026
New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag
Vauxhall Astra facelift 2025 - front

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
News
16 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Toyota Prius Excel - header with charging cable

Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel

First report: Surprises galore as Mk5 version of hybrid pioneer joins fleet
Long-term tests
15 Mar 2026
New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
New VW Golf Mk9 silouette

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
News
12 Mar 2026
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo - front 3/4 design

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal

Substantial changes to VW’s inaugural ID. model will warrant a new name, but the long-awaited ID. Golf is still some way off
News
12 Mar 2026
Cheapest cars to run 2026
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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?
Best cars & vans
11 Mar 2026
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
Electric car charging mega test - Renault 5 front angled

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
News
11 Mar 2026
Toyota Corolla review
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Toyota Corolla review

The Toyota Corolla offers impressive efficiency, peerless reliability and an enjoyable drive, but admittedly isn’t the most practical hatchback
In-depth reviews
10 Mar 2026
New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging
Renault Megane E-Tech - front cornering, alt

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
News
10 Mar 2026
Kia K4 review
Kia K4 - front

Kia K4 review

Spacious compact hatchback relies on petrol power and a long kit list to draw in buyers
In-depth reviews
9 Mar 2026
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
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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)
Best cars & vans
6 Mar 2026
New Honda Insight will bridge the EV gap until Series 0 arrives next year
Honda Insight - front

New Honda Insight will bridge the EV gap until Series 0 arrives next year

One of the original hybrids is coming back, with it a first-for-Honda powertrain
News
5 Mar 2026
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Skoda Scala review
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Skoda Scala review

Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
In-depth reviews
5 Mar 2026
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
Skoda Superb iV - front angled

Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove

One of Skoda’s best all-rounders is now available with a 262bhp plug-in hybrid set-up
News
2 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4 - front tracking

Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown

Kia bucks the electric SUV trend with its new K4 petrol hatchback. How does it shape up against the evergreen Volkswagen Golf?
Car group tests
28 Feb 2026
Major Renault Megane revamp due this year with more range and racy looks
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric - rear static (night)

Major Renault Megane revamp due this year with more range and racy looks

All-new battery could push the more aggressive Megane EV past 300 miles of range
News
27 Feb 2026
Best hatchbacks to buy 2026
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Best hatchbacks to buy 2026

We’ve selected the top 10 best hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Best cars & vans
27 Feb 2026
Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast
Renault future - Twingo

Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast

Renault’s new boss is about to unveil his ‘FutuREady’ strategy – including these five pillars
News
26 Feb 2026
Kia XCeed review
Kia XCeed - front tracking

Kia XCeed review

It’s one of the oldest members of Kia’s line-up, but the XCeed is still a reasonably appealing crossover
In-depth reviews
26 Feb 2026
MG4 EV review
2026 MG4 - front tracking

MG4 EV review

The MG4 EV is still great-value and surprisingly fun to drive, plus it now features a much higher-quality interior with better technology
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Golf review
Volkswagen Golf - front tracking

Volkswagen Golf review

The VW Golf remains a solid choice in the compact hatchback market
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
Renault Megane E-Tech review
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Renault Megane E-Tech review

The Renault Megane E-Tech blends a classic name with up-to-date tech, and the result is a convincing one
In-depth reviews
23 Feb 2026
Kia EV4 review
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Kia EV4 review

The Kia EV4 is a striking, spacious and supremely comfortable electric hatchback
In-depth reviews
20 Feb 2026
BMW 1 Series review
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BMW 1 Series review

The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn’t the best
In-depth reviews
17 Feb 2026