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Used Honda Civic review
Used Honda Civic Mk10 - front

Used Honda Civic review

A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk10 (2017-date), Civic Mk9 (2011-2015) and Civic Mk8 (2005-2011)
Used car tests
15 Jul 2021
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Skoda Octavia Long termer

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test

Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
Long-term tests
28 Jun 2021
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X - front

New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review

The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine
Road tests
14 May 2021
Icon Review: Ford Focus Mk1 (1998 - 2004)
Ford Focus Mk1 - front

Icon Review: Ford Focus Mk1 (1998 - 2004)

The second instalment of our Icon Review series features one of the best all-round cars ever made - the Mk1 Ford Focus
Road tests
4 May 2021
New 2021 Fiat Tipo City Sport launched
Fiat Tipo City Sport

New 2021 Fiat Tipo City Sport launched

Fiat has given the Tipo hatchback a few cosmetic tweaks and branded it with a fresh “City Sport” trim-level
News
4 May 2021
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
SEAT Leon - front

SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021

The SEAT Leon range has been bolstered for 2021 with the addition of new petrol and diesel engine choices
News
6 Apr 2021
New Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review
Volkswagen Golf GTD - front

New Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review

The new Volkswagen Golf GTD is fast and fun, promising 198bhp and 54mpg
Road tests
12 Mar 2021
New MINI Electric Level 2: long-term test review
MINI Electric

New MINI Electric Level 2: long-term test review

Final report: Did a limited range mar life with the MINI Electric?
Long-term tests
2 Mar 2021
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV - front

New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review

Is the Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid the best variant of the premium hatch?
Road tests
11 Feb 2021
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review
Skoda Scala - tracking front

New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review

We try the Skoda Scala DSG to see if a new automatic gearbox can improve the Czech family hatch
Road tests
1 Feb 2021
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf - main

Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf

Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?
Car group tests
16 Jan 2021
New Renault Megane 2021 review
Renault Megane facelift - front

New Renault Megane 2021 review

The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals
Road tests
8 Jan 2021
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Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review

Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review

Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
Long-term tests
5 Jan 2021
Used Fiat Tipo review
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Used Fiat Tipo review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat Tipo covering the Tipo Mk2 (2016-date)
Used car tests
11 Dec 2020
New Citroen C4 2020 review

New Citroen C4 2020 review

The all-new Citroen C4 rivals the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but how does it compare?
Road tests
9 Dec 2020
New Dacia Sandero gets sub £9k price tag
Dacia Sandero

New Dacia Sandero gets sub £9k price tag

The fourth-generation Dacia Sandero gets starting price of just £8,995 and new Renault Clio platform
News
2 Dec 2020
Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines
Skoda Scala - front

Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines

The fleet-focussed Skoda Scala SE Technology gets a couple of new powertrain options, which have slashed its starting price to £18,625
News
26 Nov 2020
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback

Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310

The Peugeot 308 hatchback has been updated for 2020 with fresh interior technology and new customisation options
News
13 Nov 2020
Facelifted Fiat Tipo hatchback on sale now priced from £17,690
Fiat Tipo

Facelifted Fiat Tipo hatchback on sale now priced from £17,690

The updated Fiat Tipo hatchback will hit the UK market later this month sporting a few cosmetic tweaks and a new SUV-inspired Cross trim-level
News
13 Nov 2020
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers a break from the norm, with its distinctive, sporty style and four-door practicality.
In-depth reviews
12 Nov 2020
Used Peugeot 308 review
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Used Peugeot 308 review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-date)
Used car tests
28 Oct 2020
New Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line 2020 review

New Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line 2020 review

The new Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line looks great, but what's it like from behind the wheel? We find out...
Road tests
26 Oct 2020
New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed

New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed

Two new trim-levels have been launched for the Mercedes A-Class hatchback, both of which come with a more generous level of standard equipment
News
26 Oct 2020
Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
Octavia

Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia

The Auto Express Car of the Year for 2020 is the Skoda Octavia
News
13 Oct 2020
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New Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV revealed with 41-mile electric range

New Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV revealed with 41-mile electric range

New Audi A3 40 TFSI e model promises 201bhp, CO2 emissions of 31g/km and an electric-only range of 41 miles
News
29 Sep 2020
Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-Class

Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-Class

The Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class are strong competitors in the premium hatchback market - we find out which is best
Car group tests
19 Sep 2020
New Kia Ceed iMT 48V mild hybrid review

New Kia Ceed iMT 48V mild hybrid review

Kia’s ingenious new fuel-saving manual transmission lets the Ceed hatchback coast even when it’s in gear.
Road tests
28 Aug 2020
New Audi A3 2020 review

New Audi A3 2020 review

The new Audi A3 Sportback hatch ramps up the tech and quality
Road tests
14 Aug 2020
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK

250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK

Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen
News
5 Aug 2020
New Skoda Scala SE Technology trim targets fleet customers

New Skoda Scala SE Technology trim targets fleet customers

The new fleet-focused Skoda Scala SE Technology trim level sits between the mid-range SE L model and flagship Monte Carlo
News
27 Jul 2020
New 2020 Renault Megane facelift: prices confirmed

New 2020 Renault Megane facelift: prices confirmed

The updated Renault Megane range will be available to order in the UK from August, with prices starting from £20,740
News
24 Jul 2020
New Skoda Octavia 2020 review

New Skoda Octavia 2020 review

Estate version of new Skoda Octavia impressed us. Now it’s the hatchback’s turn
Road tests
23 Jul 2020
New Hyundai i30 prototype review

New Hyundai i30 prototype review

The Hyundai i30 has been facelifted for 2020. We hit the road in a prototype model ahead of its official arrival
Road tests
21 Jul 2020
New 2020 Audi A3: prices and specs confirmed

New 2020 Audi A3: prices and specs confirmed

The fourth-generation Audi A3 is on sale now, in both hatchback and saloon body styles – and a starting price of £23,300
News
13 Jul 2020
SEAT Leon vs Volkswagen Golf vs Ford Focus

SEAT Leon vs Volkswagen Golf vs Ford Focus

The Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon are all long established hatchbacks - we find out which is best among the latest crop
Car group tests
11 Jul 2020
New SEAT Leon 2020 review

New SEAT Leon 2020 review

We sample the new fourth-generation SEAT Leon hatch on British roads for the first time
Road tests
25 Jun 2020
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