Family hatchbacks
New Vauxhall Astra confirmed for 2030 but big change is on the cards
New Vauxhall Astra confirmed for 2030 but big change is on the cards
Famous badge has been around since 1980, but while the next Astra is guaranteed to offer an estate body and electric power, a hatchback is not certain
Car deal of the day: Vauxhall Corsa for £168 per month is almost too cheap to be true
Car deal of the day: Vauxhall Corsa for £168 per month is almost too cheap to be true
The Vauxhall Corsa is a stylish supermini with plenty of standard equipment. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 June.
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Fleetwatch report: with fuel prices still high, the Prius’ efficiency and quality make it feel like the answer to our problems
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
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)
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
Fleetwatch report: the MG4 Urban’s infotainment system gets plenty right, but one glaring omission can leave me feeling rather heated
BMW 1 Series review
BMW 1 Series review
The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn’t the best
New Leapmotor B05 offers a 300-mile range for less than £30,000
New Leapmotor B05 offers a 300-mile range for less than £30,000
Fourth model from new Chinese firm looks like a tough competitor in the family EV market
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Honda Civic review
Honda Civic review
Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
Kia EV4 gets £3,750 EV grant discount to go cheaper than Skoda Elroq
Kia EV4 gets £3,750 EV grant discount to go cheaper than Skoda Elroq
The Kia EV4 is now technically cheaper than its smaller sibling, the EV3, thanks to the Government’s EV Grant
Kia EV4 review
Kia EV4 review
The Kia EV4 is a striking, spacious and supremely comfortable electric hatchback
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a sporty VW Golf rival for less than £200 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a sporty VW Golf rival for less than £200 per month
The Cupra Leon offers exceptional value as a sporty take on the traditional family hatch. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 May.
New MINI One: Brand’s cheapest Cooper is joined by Paul Smith Editions
New MINI One: Brand’s cheapest Cooper is joined by Paul Smith Editions
Entry-level One now kicks off the MINI range from under £25,000
Alfa Romeo Giulietta return is on the cards with petrol and electric power
Alfa Romeo Giulietta return is on the cards with petrol and electric power
‘Multi-energy’ STLA One platform will be used for Alfa’s family hatch
Car Deal of the Day: Game set and Match! VW Golf for a cool £214 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Game set and Match! VW Golf for a cool £214 a month
The VW Golf has long been a sensible choice, and it’s even more so now as our Deal of the Day for 21 May.
Curvy new Audi A2 e-tron will have VW ID.3 DNA
Curvy new Audi A2 e-tron will have VW ID.3 DNA
Audi’s new entry-level EV is due to be revealed this autumn, although the exact date has yet to be announced
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
Lack of new product doesn’t mean there’s no future for the Spanish car maker, CEO tells Auto Express
MG4 Urban review
MG4 Urban review
The MG4 Urban offers great value for money and impressive efficiency in a package that’s easy to get along with
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
The MINI range will be updated in 2027, with big changes and an even longer options list
Volkswagen ID.3 review
Volkswagen ID.3 review
The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
The Peugeot 308 has style by the bucketload and is our Deal of the Day for 12 May
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
The XCeed now looks like part of Kia’s modern family of cars
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
The Volkswagen Polo has long been a sophisticated choice in the supermini class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 April.
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
The popular A1 and Q2 will not be replaced when production ends but small Audi EVs will follow
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Fuel-sipping tech to finally debut in VW pair, with 1.5 petrol and two electric motors at its heart
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
Retro-styled electric supermini was on sale in the UK for four years, but has now been canned
Cupra Born review
Cupra Born review
Cupra’s electric hatchback impresses with its space, comfort and style, but it’s also fun – and the most powerful model offers proper hot-hatch perfor…
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
Despite sharing the same underpinnings as the Kia EV2, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 looks radically different
Citroen C4 review
Citroen C4 review
The comfortable Citroen C4 undercuts many of its established family car rivals, making it hard to overlook
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
The new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo EV banishes the quirkiness of its predecessor with a less cartoonish look and smarter tech
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic, covering the Civic Mk10 that was on sale between 2017 and 2022
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-2021)
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
Renault’s heavily-updated Megane E-Tech is coming for the new VW ID.3 Neo and Nissan Leaf