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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
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 UK

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
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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
New Volkswagen Golf 2020 UK review
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New Volkswagen Golf 2020 UK review

The new Volkswagen Golf will have to perform well on British roads to live up to its legendary name
Road tests
5 Jun 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf: UK prices and specs

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf: UK prices and specs

Volkswagen has added a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine to the Mk8 Golf range, lowering its base-price to £23,300
News
28 May 2020
Used Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra Mk7

Used Vauxhall Astra review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Astra covering the Astra Mk7 that was on sale between 2015 and 2022
Used car tests
27 May 2020
Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

Special edition Citroen C1 JCC+ adds new style to city car line-up

New limited edition C1 created through collaboration with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
News
27 May 2020
New Mercedes A 220 d 2020 review

New Mercedes A 220 d 2020 review

Diesel still sells well, which stands this latest Mercedes A 220 d hatchback in good stead
Road tests
6 May 2020
Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way

Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way

Peugeot is considering an expansion of the e-208 range by adding a model with a smaller battery and a smaller price tag
News
30 Apr 2020
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: long-term test
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Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: long-term test

Final report: we loved our Skoda Scala bargain hatch, but it wasn’t all plain sailing
Long-term tests
19 Mar 2020
Citroen ami ride review
Citroen Ami

Citroen ami ride review

We hitch a ride in the all-new Citroen ami, a Renault Twizy rival designed to bring car sharing to the masses
Reviews
28 Feb 2020
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Used Kia Cee'd (Mk2, 2012-2018) review
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Used Kia Cee'd (Mk2, 2012-2018) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Cee’d covering the Cee’d Mk2 (2012-2018)
Used car tests
3 Jan 2019
Fast Astras: 30 years of Vauxhall's hot hatchback

Fast Astras: 30 years of Vauxhall's hot hatchback

The Vauxhall Astra has been at the forefront of the performance hatch market so we look at its back catalogue
Features
11 Dec 2015
Magnificent Seven: Vauxhall Astra through the generations
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Magnificent Seven: Vauxhall Astra through the generations

We take a look at the Astra's seven design-leading generations with styling chief Mark Adams
Features
9 Dec 2015
Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2019) review
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Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2019) review

Volkswagen e-Golf is user-friendly, but harsh ride and caveats like a low range and high price count against it
In-depth reviews
7 Oct 2014