Family hatchbacks
Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power

Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power
Toyota has quietly revamped its popular hybrid-powered hatchback
Goodbye Ford Focus: the end is nigh for family hatch legend after nearly 30 years

Goodbye Ford Focus: the end is nigh for family hatch legend after nearly 30 years
Ford’s family hatchback favourite is being axed as the brand focuses its efforts on EVs
Best Volkswagen cars: the brand’s top new models and all-time greats

Best Volkswagen cars: the brand’s top new models and all-time greats
Want to know which Volkswagens are worth your attention? We’ve selected ten of the best
Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027

Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027
Total of six models due within the next two years, including Citroen e-C3-rivalling small SUV
Cheapest cars to run 2025

Cheapest cars to run 2025
When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate

New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate
Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb are now available in SportLine trim, with prices starting from £42,290
DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year

DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year
The No4 will join the recently revealed No8 in French brand’s new-look line up
Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs

Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs
Huge restructuring also sees VW slash domestic capacity by 750,000 cars
Slowest cars on sale now

Slowest cars on sale now
Sometimes it’s good to sit back and enjoy the journey, and the cars on our list of the slowest-accelerating new models give you plenty of time for tha…
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025

Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini
Best used hatchbacks to buy now

Best used hatchbacks to buy now
Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power

Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
Next generation of Stellantis small cars will feature hybrid and fully electric powertrains
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options

Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
The popular Volkswagen Golf Black Edition and Match get new powertrain choices
New Smart #6 will be a VW Golf-sized electric hatchback

New Smart #6 will be a VW Golf-sized electric hatchback
Smart's upcoming electric hatchback is set to bring the brand into the mainstream, and our exclusive image shows what it could look like
New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update

New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update
Mid-spec all-wheel drive 123 xDrive, plus 520 and M550e Tourings join the range, adding new ICE-powered options
Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place

Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place
Tesla has backtracked on the Model 2 with the fully-autonomous Robotaxi coming instead
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio 

Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
JBL has developed a powerful new sound system specifically for the Aygo X
Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal

Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal
The EV4 will be Kia’s all-electric family-sized hatchback
New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era

New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era
VW will merge old and new with its future line-up of ID-badged family cars, but petrol versions will be offered too
Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday

Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday
The Audi A2 e-tron is a one-off EV conversion built by the company’s young apprentices
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car

Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car
A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk4 that’s been on sale since 2020
All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’

All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’
The Q is the first Skywell to make its global debut in Europe
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid boasts huge 88-mile EV range

New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid boasts huge 88-mile EV range
The A3 TFSI e will go on sale in November, with prices set to start from £39,150
Volkswagen Golf to live on with ICE and EV options

Volkswagen Golf to live on with ICE and EV options
Iconic family car could be offered on two platforms, as the brand attempts to satisfy softening EV demand
Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan

Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan
Can you drive an electric car across Europe with no planning? We take a road trip to find out...
Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030

Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030
Czech brand confirms that three of its most popular models will continue to be sold until the end of the decade
Best used automatic cars

Best used automatic cars
Give your left leg a rest with one of these nine great used cars with easy-going automatic gearboxes
Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts

Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts
Get up to £4,695 off the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, plus customers can get 50,000 free Tesco Clubcard points and a free home wallbox …
Best cheap small cars: great used superminis and city cars from £5,000

Best cheap small cars: great used superminis and city cars from £5,000
We run through the best cheap small cars you can find on the market