Family cars
Best fast family cars 2022

Best fast family cars 2022
Having a family shouldn't limit you to a boring estate or people carrier - here's our top 10 fast family cars
14 Apr 2022
Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review

Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review
The new Kia Sportage takes on Mazda and SEAT rivals to find out which one makes the best family-friendly five-seat SUV
21 Mar 2022
New 2022 Nissan Qashqai e-power hybrid joins range

New 2022 Nissan Qashqai e-power hybrid joins range
Nissan reveals new e-power hybrid powertrain Qashqai SUV, which is on sale in the UK now
7 Mar 2022
Best estate cars to buy 2022

Best estate cars to buy 2022
A good estate car delivers practicality, space and low running costs - here are the 10 best estates on sale in the UK today
7 Feb 2022
Best used family cars 2022

Best used family cars 2022
Our guide to the best used family cars on sale in the UK today
12 Jan 2022
Top 10 best family cars to buy 2022

Top 10 best family cars to buy 2022
What are the best family cars on sale? Whether you're after an SUV or an affordable hatchback, our top 10 list reveals all...
6 Jan 2022
Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022

Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022
We pick the best seven-seat cars that provide the best practicality across a wide range of price points
6 Jan 2022
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Best people carriers and MPVs 2022

Best people carriers and MPVs 2022
Here are the 10 best MPVs and people carriers to buy this year – all loaded with family-friendly features and lots of space
2 Jan 2022
Citroen C3 range revised for 2022 with new trim levels

Citroen C3 range revised for 2022 with new trim levels
Citroen has tweaked the C3 line-up slightly, dropping the Shine model and pushing the popular special edition Saint James trim into its place
21 Oct 2021
Ford Mondeo review

Ford Mondeo review
The Ford Mondeo is more refined and high tech than ever, but that’s not enough to save it
30 Jun 2021
New Nissan Qashqai 2021 review

New Nissan Qashqai 2021 review
We get behind the wheel of the larger, more comfortable and higher-tech Nissan Qashqai SUV in the UK
16 Jun 2021
New Skoda Octavia e-TEC 2021 review

New Skoda Octavia e-TEC 2021 review
The mild-hybrid Skoda Octavia e-TEC offers a cheaper way to electrification
25 Feb 2021
New Vauxhall Insignia 1.5 diesel 2021 review

New Vauxhall Insignia 1.5 diesel 2021 review
The Vauxhall Insignia is now available with a new 1.5-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine, but is it the pick of the range?
18 Feb 2021
New Mercedes GLA 250 e 2021 review

New Mercedes GLA 250 e 2021 review
The new plug-in hybrid Mercedes GLA 250 e arrives with an all-electric range of 37 miles
12 Feb 2021
Mazda 6 review

Mazda 6 review
Mazda's large saloon is a strong alternative to the VW Passat or Ford Mondeo thanks to its great handling and generous kit
2 Feb 2021
Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal

Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal
The uncertainty surrounding the plant’s future has been resolved – but Nissan will make changes to keep the plant profitable
22 Jan 2021
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
5 Jan 2021
New seven-seat Toyota Highlander SUV set for 2021 launch

New seven-seat Toyota Highlander SUV set for 2021 launch
Toyota Highlander hybrid will have a starting price of £50,595 when it reaches the UK next year
2 Dec 2020
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310

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
13 Nov 2020
Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month

Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month
Plug-in version of latest Skoda Octavia will go on sale in November, with a maximum electric range of 43 miles and a starting price of £30,765
27 Oct 2020
Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915

Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915
The lower echelons of the tweaked Volkswagen Tiguan range are available to order, but we’ll have to wait a few months for the 316bhp R model and PHEV
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16 Oct 2020
Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb

Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is the 2020 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Ioniq and Peugeot 508 commended
13 Oct 2020
Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia

Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Family Car of the Year, with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla commended
13 Oct 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate boosts practicality

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate boosts practicality
The new Volkswagen Golf Estate arrives with 611 litres of boot space, with prices expected to start at just under £25k
8 Sep 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now

New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now
The new Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake estate is available to order in the UK now, with prices starting from £37,640
3 Sep 2020
Used Kia Optima review

Used Kia Optima review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Optima covering the Optima Mk2 (2016-2020)
13 Aug 2020
Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

Volkwagen introduces United trim editions for its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models
United models add more kit to trio of compact Volkswagens, but at a reduced price over the trim levels on which they’re based
24 Jul 2020
Used Peugeot 508 review

Used Peugeot 508 review
From £2,500 the French family car is unexciting but practical and affordable. It can make a great used buy
10 Jul 2020
New Mercedes GLA 220d diesel 2020 review

New Mercedes GLA 220d diesel 2020 review
The second generation Mercedes GLA small SUV improves on its predecessor in every area
10 Jul 2020
New Skoda Octavia vRS 2020 ride review

New Skoda Octavia vRS 2020 ride review
We get our first taste of 242bhp Skoda Octavia vRS with Skoda tech development boss Christian Strube in the driver’s seat
10 Jul 2020
New Polestar 2 2020 review

New Polestar 2 2020 review
We get behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2 to see if it can rival the Tesla Model 3
7 Jul 2020
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Skoda’s new Octavia Estate has moved upmarket. We find out if it’s a better wagon than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
4 Jul 2020
New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed

New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed
Kia’s latest seven-seat MPV gets a bold new SUV-inspired design – but it won't be sold in the UK
26 Jun 2020
Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern

Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern
We celebrate the Mazda's centenary by picking 10 hits from the Japanese firm's back catalogue
21 Jun 2020