Family hatchbacks
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales

Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales
A sporty makeover is planned to give the electric Megane a hot hatch reinvention
New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash

New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash
The Chinese brand looks to take on the electric family hatchback sector with its new B05
Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed

Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed
Mercedes has confirmed a decision has not been made on a future A-Class, but the hatchback will remain in production until the end of 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month
The Volkswagen Golf has always been a quality choice, but now it won’t break the bank, even in R-Line trim. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 5
Best hatchbacks to buy 2025

Best hatchbacks to buy 2025
We’ve selected the top 10 best hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Car Deal of the Day: Posh BMW 1 Series is a snip at under £270 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Posh BMW 1 Series is a snip at under £270 a month
You might think a car wearing the BMW badge would be pricey, but that’s not the case with the 1 Series. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 1
Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k

Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k
This fantastic trio of small cars is available through Auto Express, and combined cost less than the price of an electric DS 3
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month
Mazda’s 3 hatch has a premium feel and yet it’s cheap to lease. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for August 28
New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package

New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package
The all-new BMW i1 will rival the all-electric Audi A3 and new Mercedes CLA when it arrives in 2027
New Peugeot 308 facelift trades muscle for miles, and light-up badges

New Peugeot 308 facelift trades muscle for miles, and light-up badges
Visual and technical tweaks for this long-lived hatchback give added appeal in a period of continued SUV dominance
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21
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
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
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
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: 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.
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?


