Family hatchbacks
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
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
Superminis with auto boxes are more accomplished than ever, but which is the better self-shifter – Citroen’s C3 or Hyundai’s i20?
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
What brands hold onto their value the best, and which are the worst? With data from experts CDL, we reveal all.
Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k

Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k
Along with more power the hot Fabia gets revised suspension and steering
New Kia K4 hits the UK market, and it’s cheaper than a VW Golf

New Kia K4 hits the UK market, and it’s cheaper than a VW Golf
The new Kia K4 effectively replaces the Ceed as the Korean brand's family hatchback
Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends 

Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends
It’s the end of an era for the Ford Focus ST, with iconic performance model following the Fiesta ST into history
Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off

Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off
Honda’s Civic Type R takes its final bow with the Ultimate Edition. Will it go out on a high against its Audi RS 3 rival?
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month
While it may be getting on a bit, the 208 is still a stylish supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 26
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style

Used DS 4 (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer's guide: a great blend of value and style
A full used buyer's guide on the DS 4 Mk2 that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Car Deal of the Day: Get the good life for less, with an Audi A3 at only £264 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Get the good life for less, with an Audi A3 at only £264 a month
The Audi A3 is an upmarket hatch that won’t cost the earth to run. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 12
New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look

New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look
Images of a new Corolla have surfaced online, featuring a fresh look more in-line with Toyota’s latest models
Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family

Used Cupra Leon (2020-date) buyers’ guide: hot hatch fun with room for the family
A full used buyer’s guide on the Cupra Leon that has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k

Three-car garage: used BMW 1 Series, 2 Series and 3 Series Touring for £32k
This selection of BMWs should have all bases covered without delving into the expensive M division
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
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






