Family hatchbacks
Volkswagen ID.3 review

Volkswagen ID.3 review
The Volkswagen ID.3 is an accomplished all-electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention
30 Nov 2023
MG4 EV review

MG4 EV review
The MG4 EV’s sharp styling, spacious interior and impressive efficiency mean it’s one of the best electric cars around
27 Sep 2023
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
7 Sep 2023
Dacia Sandero Stepway review

Dacia Sandero Stepway review
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini
30 Aug 2023
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2023

Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2023
Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
29 Aug 2023
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2023

Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2023
We’ve selected our top ten best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to.
24 Aug 2023
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945

New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh
2 Aug 2023
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Renault Megane E-Tech review

Renault Megane E-Tech review
The all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech is an impressive family hatchback; practical, good to drive and offering the latest on board technology
26 Jul 2023
Cheapest cars to run 2023

Cheapest cars to run 2023
When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
20 Jul 2023
SEAT Leon review

SEAT Leon review
The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
18 Jul 2023
Top 10 best family cars to buy 2023

Top 10 best family cars to buy 2023
What are the best family cars on sale? Whether you're after an SUV or an affordable hatchback, our top 10 list reveals all...
10 Jul 2023
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
26 Jun 2023
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
16 Jun 2023
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
2 Jun 2023
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
2 Jun 2023
Skoda Scala review

Skoda Scala review
Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
17 May 2023
Best new cars coming in 2023

Best new cars coming in 2023
There are some big new models from the likes of Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, MG and more on the way in 2023
27 Apr 2023
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
26 Apr 2023
BMW 1 Series review

BMW 1 Series review
The BMW 1 Series is an outstanding premium hatchback, offering an enticing combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills
3 Apr 2023
Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed

Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed
Special edition DS Automobiles SUV and crossover to feature bespoke high-end finishes and unique styling treatments
9 Mar 2023
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
1 Feb 2023
Audi A3 review

Audi A3 review
Subtle exterior design and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback
18 Jan 2023
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
24 Dec 2022
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
7 Dec 2022
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?
5 Nov 2022
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
27 Oct 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
21 Sep 2022
New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport unveiled 

New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport unveiled
Sales of new GR Sport variant of the Toyota Yaris Cross will commence in September
30 Aug 2022
Best used hatchbacks 2022

Best used hatchbacks 2022
We provide a round up of the best used hatchbacks - cars that are great for practicality, running costs and comfort
17 Aug 2022
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
28 Jul 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
28 Jul 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
28 Jul 2022
Safest cars for sale in the UK

Safest cars for sale in the UK
We look at the cars Euro NCAP has named as the safest cars on sale
13 Jan 2022
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test review

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test review
Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
28 Jun 2021