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

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
More than 20 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever growing list?
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI long term test: composed hatch shows its class on difficult roads

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI long term test: composed hatch shows its class on difficult roads
Second report: our hatch is a perfect partner for two days of performance driving training in Yorkshire
Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Cheapest cars to buy 2025
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995

Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995
The stylish new French hatchback will arrive in EV and hybrid forms, the latter costing only £32,200 to undercut the EV
New Nissan Micra gets £1,500 price cut, and it’s not even on sale yet!

New Nissan Micra gets £1,500 price cut, and it’s not even on sale yet!
Pricing for the new Nissan Micra is identical to the Renault 5 it’s based on, and both are eligible for the Government's Electric Car Grant
Fire risk prompts 72,000-car Stellantis UK recall

Fire risk prompts 72,000-car Stellantis UK recall
28 models across Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lanica, Peugeot and Vauxhall are impacted by the recall
New Cupra Leon Shadow Edition is a new moody version of the sporty hatch

New Cupra Leon Shadow Edition is a new moody version of the sporty hatch
The Leon Shadow Edition will be offered on both the hatchback and estate
Vauxhall ‘pre-empts’ Electric Car Grant with its own £1,500 discount

Vauxhall ‘pre-empts’ Electric Car Grant with its own £1,500 discount
You can now get £1,500 off every one of Vauxhall’s electric cars
Hatchbacks are cool again! Young drivers see SUVs as cars for old people

Hatchbacks are cool again! Young drivers see SUVs as cars for old people
SUVs dominate the car market, but editor Paul Barker thinks young people are increasingly turning their attention towards hatchbacks
New MG4 EV arrives in China, with groundbreaking solid-state battery version to follow

New MG4 EV arrives in China, with groundbreaking solid-state battery version to follow
The Chinese-market MG4 could make its way over to the UK with cutting-edge battery technology
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far this year
The Honda Civic has got an angry new look

The Honda Civic has got an angry new look
Honda Civic facelift introduces new look for 11th-generation model
Car Deal of the Day: Small cars don’t get much cheaper than this Vauxhall Corsa

Car Deal of the Day: Small cars don’t get much cheaper than this Vauxhall Corsa
It’s a perennial top seller and it’s easy to see why – the Vauxhall Corsa is our Deal of the Day for July 30
New GAC AION V and AION UT are China’s latest UK EV arrivals

New GAC AION V and AION UT are China’s latest UK EV arrivals
Two new models from GAC are coming in 2026 with the potential for more to follow
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025

Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025
We’ve selected our top 10 best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Car Deal of the Day: Bag our Family Car of the Year for less than a £180 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Bag our Family Car of the Year for less than a £180 a month
There’s no better family car right now than the Skoda Octavia, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 15 July
Car Deal of the Day: Astra la vista baby! Vauxhall’s stalwart hatch is only £183 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Astra la vista baby! Vauxhall’s stalwart hatch is only £183 per month
The Vauxhall Astra family hatchback is often unfairly overlooked, but it really shouldn’t be at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 12 July
Best hybrid cars to buy 2025 - today’s top fuel-sipping options 

Best hybrid cars to buy 2025 - today’s top fuel-sipping options
With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
Car Deal of the Day: Family favourite Ford Focus for a bargain £200 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Family favourite Ford Focus for a bargain £200 a month
It won’t be here for much longer, so bag one while you can – the Ford Focus is our Deal of the Day for 9 July.
Car Deal of the Day: this Volkswagen ID.3 lease is the cheapest we’ve seen for ages

Car Deal of the Day: this Volkswagen ID.3 lease is the cheapest we’ve seen for ages
The latest ID.3 is an excellent all-rounder. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 July.
Car Deal of the Day: The Peugeot 308 GT is one of the cheapest hatchbacks around at £211 a month

Car Deal of the Day: The Peugeot 308 GT is one of the cheapest hatchbacks around at £211 a month
While other hatchbacks are more practical, few are as stylish as the Peugeot 308. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 June.
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide 

Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month
Often overlooked, the Kia Ceed is a great family hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 June.
New Audi A3 e-tron proves the brand isn’t turning its back on smaller cars

New Audi A3 e-tron proves the brand isn’t turning its back on smaller cars
Audi has confirmed it’s bringing a posh all-electric take on the MEB platform to market, and in good time
Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep

Peugeot 308 set for radical redesign that's more than just skin deep
French brand’s alternative to the Volkswagen Golf is set for mild styling tweaks and powertrain upgrades later this year
Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?

Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?
Electric car prices are falling, as seen on the facelifted Citroen e-C4 and brand-new entry-level VW ID.3. But which is the better buy?
Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series is a plush and desirable posh hatch for just £271 a month

Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series is a plush and desirable posh hatch for just £271 a month
The BMW 1 Series is an excellent choice for those who want an upmarket-feeling hatch. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 June.
Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers

Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers
The Volkswagen Golf is often thought of as the default family car, but there are plenty of other models to consider in this class
Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon 

Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon
As the Ford Focus prepares to bow out, we suggest some other great cars worthy of your attention