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Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic
Honda Civic - Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Jogger Hybrid and Toyota Yaris commended
Awards
5 Jul 2023
Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4
Citroen C4/e-C4 - Technology Award Winner

Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4

The Citroen C4 and e-C4 are the winners of our 2023 Auto Express Driver Power Award
Awards
5 Jul 2023
Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains
Citroen C4 X - front tracking

Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains

Citroen’s quirky high-riding c-segment saloon is now available with ICE engines alongside existing electric powertrain
News
22 Jun 2023
New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490
BYD Dolphin - front tracking

New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490

BYD’s upcoming hatchback is aimed at budget EV sector
News
19 Jun 2023
Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review
Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia - side tracking right

Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review

VW’s Golf is the family car benchmark, while the Octavia wins the space race. Which is the best, though?
Car group tests
19 Jun 2023
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
Vauxhall Astra GSe - front tracking

New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
Road tests
16 Jun 2023
New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring
2023 BMW 1 Series (camouflaged) - front action

New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring

BMW’s premium hatchback will get a complete redesign and new technology
News
9 Jun 2023
Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review
Used Volkswagen ID.3 - front

Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 that’s been on sale since 2020
Used car tests
6 Jun 2023
Ford Focus (2018-2025) review
Ford Focus - front cornering

Ford Focus (2018-2025) review

The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
In-depth reviews
2 Jun 2023
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
Vauxhall Astra Electric estate and hatch

New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995

All-electric version of Vauxhall’s family hatchback offers a range of up to 258 miles
News
2 Jun 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review
2023 Volkswagen ID.3 - front tracking

Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review

Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.3 to keep up with the ever-increasing competition, but some original bugbears remain
Road tests
2 Jun 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
Peugeot 30 SW long termer final report - header

Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
Long-term tests
15 May 2023
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Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Tristan Shale-Hester standing next to the Honda Civic Sport

Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review

Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
Long-term tests
2 May 2023
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift - front

New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115

Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
News
26 Apr 2023
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review
Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Kia Ceed - front tracking

Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review

The updated Toyota Corolla takes on the Honda Civic and Kia Ceed in a three-way hatchback clash
Car group tests
22 Apr 2023
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
Facelifted Skoda Octavia spyshots - estate front

New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date

Skoda is testing out its updated Octavia in hatchback and estate guises
News
13 Apr 2023
New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review
Mercedes A-Class - front

New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review

The Mercedes A-Class premium hatch has been given a final round of updates before it bows out for good
Road tests
24 Mar 2023
New Cupra Born V1 2023 review
Cupra Born V1 - front cornering

New Cupra Born V1 2023 review

The V1 is the cheapest version of the Cupra Born, but it certainly doesn't scrimp on quality
Road tests
8 Mar 2023
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo final report - header

Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test

Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
Long-term tests
1 Mar 2023
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
Kia Ceed GT-Line S

New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched

Due to popular demand, Kia has re-introduced the GT-Line S trim level for its Ceed and ProCeed, which offers a smattering of extra kit and a dual-clut…
News
20 Feb 2023
New Toyota Corolla 2023 review
Toyota Corolla facelift - front

New Toyota Corolla 2023 review

Powertrain and tech modifications keep the Toyota Corolla hatch competitive
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
Used Mazda 3 Mk4 - front

Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the fourth-generation model that has been on sale since 2019
Used car tests
10 Feb 2023
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
Cupra Leon, BMW 118i and Mazda 3 - front static

Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review

They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions
Car group tests
4 Feb 2023
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
Audi S3 (camouflaged) - front

New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise

The Audi S3 hot hatch will receive a mid-life facelift later this year
News
26 Jan 2023
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Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
Ora Funky Cat and MG4 - front tracking

Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review

The GWM Ora Funky Cat blends electric drive and stand-out style in a value package. Can it beat the MG4?
Car group tests
21 Jan 2023
New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review
New Peugeot 308 diesel - front

New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review

Peugeot is still catering for diesel buyers with the new 308 1.5 BlueHDi family hatch
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Vauxhall Astra - static

Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review

With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?
Car group tests
26 Nov 2022
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
MINI hatchback - front

New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf

MINI is set to provide fresh competition in the family hatchback market, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
12 Nov 2022
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
Renault Megane E-Tech and Cupra Born - front tracking

Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review

The Renault Megane goes electric – does it have an edge over the Cupra Born?
Car group tests
5 Nov 2022
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes A-Class - front

New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains

Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
News
27 Oct 2022
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
Toyota Corolla GR Sport - front

New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review

The Toyota Corolla GR Sport's engaging chassis is crying out for more power
Road tests
27 Oct 2022
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review
Vauxhall Astra diesel - front

New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review

We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?
Road tests
26 Sep 2022
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
Used Hyundai i30 Mk3 - front

Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i30 covering the i30 Mk3 that was released in 2017
Used car tests
22 Sep 2022
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
2023 Toyota Corolla Sports Touring 3D render - front

New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610

Updated powertrains, trim levels and more technology in Toyota Corolla mid-life refresh
News
24 Aug 2022
MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
MG4 - front

MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review

Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…
Road tests
22 Aug 2022
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Astra vs Focus vs Golf - three cars front tracking

Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review

Vauxhall’s all-new Astra locks horns with old rivals, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, in our hatchback shootout
Car group tests
20 Aug 2022
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