Family hatchbacks
BMW 1 Series review
BMW 1 Series review
The latest BMW 1 Series is still a great family hatchback that’s built well and fine to drive, although practicality isn’t the best
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
The evergreen Skoda Octavia’s subtle facelift will be revealed in full on Feb 14th
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2024
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2024
Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
The VW Golf Black Edition comes with some bespoke design tweaks and the option of hybrid power
Dacia Sandero Stepway review
Dacia Sandero Stepway review
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini
SEAT Leon review
SEAT Leon review
The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
Mercedes A-Class review
Mercedes A-Class review
The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
Ford Focus review
Ford Focus review
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
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
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
The main benefit of the Iconic is the standard-fit heat pump to improve efficiency
Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year
Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year
We look back at the stand-out cars from the past 12 months
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG’s budget-focussed family hatchback wins big in our sister title’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
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?
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
Hyundai i30 review
Hyundai i30 review
The Hyundai i30 is a well-built and refined family car, but it fails to excite in a class with plenty of dynamic and stylish rivals
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Ora to Volvo
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Ora to Volvo
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
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
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
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?
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review
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
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?
New Renault Megane 2021 review
New Renault Megane 2021 review
The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals
New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant
New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant
Trio of hot Skoda Octavia vRS models offer choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or diesel power for UK buyers
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
Used Fiat Tipo review
Used Fiat Tipo review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat Tipo covering the Tipo Mk2 (2016-date)
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?
New Dacia Sandero gets sub £9k price tag
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
Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines
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
New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review
New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review
Is the new 242bhp plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE the pick of the range? We find out...
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
Facelifted Fiat Tipo hatchback on sale now priced from £17,690
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