Family hatchbacks
New Audi S3 Sportback 2024 review: fast, fun and full of charisma
New Audi S3 Sportback 2024 review: fast, fun and full of charisma
The updated Audi S3 now has some serious bite and new-found style
22 Apr 2024
New Audi A3 facelift 2024 review: big improvements for the premium hatch
New Audi A3 facelift 2024 review: big improvements for the premium hatch
The updated Audi A3 hasn’t been revolutionised, but is thoroughly improved thanks to a set of small but impactful improvements
22 Apr 2024
Cupra Born vs Vauxhall Astra Electric twin test: which is the best electric family hatch?
Cupra Born vs Vauxhall Astra Electric twin test: which is the best electric family hatch?
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
20 Apr 2024
New 2024 Audi A3 takes the fight to BMW and Mercedes with £32k price tag
New 2024 Audi A3 takes the fight to BMW and Mercedes with £32k price tag
The updated Audi A3 is available now, with the hot S3 version due from May
16 Apr 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 long-term test: capable electric hatch is held back by frustrating tech
Volkswagen ID.3 long-term test: capable electric hatch is held back by frustrating tech
Second report: laggy infotainment mars VW’s ownership experience
15 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: brand-new facelifted Volkswagen Golf Match for a fantastic £215 a month
Car Deal of the Day: brand-new facelifted Volkswagen Golf Match for a fantastic £215 a month
The newly updated VW Golf in Match trim is our Deal of the Day for 12 April
12 Apr 2024
All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
The fourth-generation of Citroen’s budget-friendly supermini will also be offered as an EV called the e-C3
11 Apr 2024
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New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power
10 Apr 2024
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
Now covering a wide range of options offering tepid to hot performance, there’s something for everyone in the Cupra Leon range
9 Apr 2024
New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April
New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April
The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday
9 Apr 2024
New 2024 Audi S3 revealed with more power and driver focus
New 2024 Audi S3 revealed with more power and driver focus
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback has grown some teeth thanks to new chassis hardware and more power
8 Apr 2024
Renault Megane E-Tech review
Renault Megane E-Tech review
The electric Renault Megane E-Tech impresses with a large boot, lots of standard equipment, and a fine driving experience
5 Apr 2024
Peugeot 308 and 408 get on trend with new hybrid tech
Peugeot 308 and 408 get on trend with new hybrid tech
Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models
5 Apr 2024
Ooh la la! DS 3 and DS 4 receive new self-charging hybrid technology
Ooh la la! DS 3 and DS 4 receive new self-charging hybrid technology
Upcoming DS self-charging hybrids will be faster and more efficient than petrol units
4 Apr 2024
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?
4 Apr 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 review
Volkswagen ID.3 review
The Volkswagen ID.3 is a fine electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention
3 Apr 2024
Skoda Scala review
Skoda Scala review
Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
3 Apr 2024
Cupra Born review
Cupra Born review
The Cupra Born offers a sporty edge over its fellow electric family hatchbacks
2 Apr 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 Harlequin Edition lives up to its name on April 1
Volkswagen ID.3 Harlequin Edition lives up to its name on April 1
Don't be fooled! Volkswagen has revealed the VW ID.3 Harlequin Edition for April 1
31 Mar 2024
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
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
28 Mar 2024
Hyundai i30 family hatch gets new lease of life from second facelift
Hyundai i30 family hatch gets new lease of life from second facelift
The new i30 features more safety tech and sharper styling, plus an even sportier look available with N Line trim
27 Mar 2024
Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years
Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years
After a quiet few years, the German giant is gearing up for its biggest product onslaught to date
25 Mar 2024
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition 2024 review: budget GTI hits the right notes
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition 2024 review: budget GTI hits the right notes
The current Volkswagen Golf Mk8 signs off in semi-sporty style
23 Mar 2024
Best cheap family cars
Best cheap family cars
Families don’t come cheap, but these used family cars do
20 Mar 2024
New Audi A3 still planned: entry-level EV to give affordability edge over BMW and Mercedes
New Audi A3 still planned: entry-level EV to give affordability edge over BMW and Mercedes
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
20 Mar 2024
New 2024 Skoda Superb hatchback and Estate available to order now: full prices and specs
New 2024 Skoda Superb hatchback and Estate available to order now: full prices and specs
Prices for the new Skoda Superb start from £34,865, and the first examples are due to arrive in June 2024
14 Mar 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX revealed: the electric GTI we’ve been waiting for?
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX revealed: the electric GTI we’ve been waiting for?
VW has finally given its ID.3 electric car some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels
13 Mar 2024
New Audi A3 gets light facelift – in more ways than one
New Audi A3 gets light facelift – in more ways than one
Audi’s updated premium hatchback gets a minor nip and tuck, with new, selectable lighting patterns
11 Mar 2024
Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a dent can’t take the shine off our stylish hatch
Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a dent can’t take the shine off our stylish hatch
Second report: crash, bang, wallop; our dented door isn’t pretty as a picture
11 Mar 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
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
8 Mar 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Kia XCeed is quirky, appealing and cheap at just £206 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Kia XCeed is quirky, appealing and cheap at just £206 per month
With eye-catching design, a well-built cabin and the right price, the Kia XCeed is our Deal of the Day for 7 March
7 Mar 2024
Car Deal of the Day: enjoy the Peugeot 308 for 10,000 miles a year at an astounding £157 a month
Car Deal of the Day: enjoy the Peugeot 308 for 10,000 miles a year at an astounding £157 a month
Our Car Deal of the Day for 5 March is the debonair Peugeot 308 with a plentiful mileage limit
5 Mar 2024
Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range
Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range
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…
4 Mar 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Leaf is a proper family EV for £185 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Leaf is a proper family EV for £185 per month
Well-built, practical and refined are all great reasons to get a Nissan Leaf - our Deal of the Day from 1 March
1 Mar 2024