Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: Elegant Mazda 3 hatch for a preeminent £178 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Elegant Mazda 3 hatch for a preeminent £178 per month
Fluid handling and even more flowing styling are the selling points of the Mazda 3 in this affordable deal
Skoda Superb automatic hatch long-term test: crisis averted with a garage detour

Skoda Superb automatic hatch long-term test: crisis averted with a garage detour
Second fleetwatch: mileage countdown cured without main dealer prices
Car Deal of the Day: go electric on the cheap with a Vauxhall Astra for £209 per month

Car Deal of the Day: go electric on the cheap with a Vauxhall Astra for £209 per month
The Astra Electric is an excellent five-door hatch for not much cash. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 April
SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo

SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo
Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 for less than £200 a month? This is no April Fool

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 for less than £200 a month? This is no April Fool
The VW ID.3 is an excellent choice for those making the switch to EV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 April
SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions

SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions
This could be the final change ahead of updates to Ibiza and Arona later this year
MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: sound system isn’t music to our ears

MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: sound system isn’t music to our ears
Second fleetwatch: listening to podcasts reveals audio clarity issues
Used Car Hunter: Small, easy to drive cars for £15,000

Used Car Hunter: Small, easy to drive cars for £15,000
Our Car Hunter has £15,000 to find a small hatchback or SUV that’s a doddle to drive
New vs used hatchbacks: Skoda Octavia or Mercedes A-Class?

New vs used hatchbacks: Skoda Octavia or Mercedes A-Class?
Traditional hatchbacks are still a great option for all the family, but which one should you buy?
Car Deal of the Day: budget-friendly Dacia Sandero for £192 a month

Car Deal of the Day: budget-friendly Dacia Sandero for £192 a month
The Dacia Sandero offers a lot for not much cash a month. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 March
UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model

UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model
The new-look MG4 was revealed in China last week, but the brand has confirmed that the UK isn’t getting this car any time soon
Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month

Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month
Peugeot’s E-308 is a plush-feeling, upmarket electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 March
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
Major Kia Ceed update to help it fill the Ford Focus-shaped hole in the hatchback market

Major Kia Ceed update to help it fill the Ford Focus-shaped hole in the hatchback market
Despite this test car’s camouflage, we already have a solid idea how the Ceed will look thanks to the new K4
Car Deal of the Day: small cars don’t come much better, or cheaper, than the Suzuki Swift

Car Deal of the Day: small cars don’t come much better, or cheaper, than the Suzuki Swift
The Swift is one of the best small cars on sale, and is our Deal of the Day for 13 March
New Dacia Sandero spotted for the first time: fresh look for Europe’s best-selling car

New Dacia Sandero spotted for the first time: fresh look for Europe’s best-selling car
The humble supermini’s makeover is inspired by the Dacia Spring EV, plus Duster and Bigster SUV
Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power

Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power
Toyota has quietly revamped its popular hybrid-powered hatchback
Goodbye Ford Focus: the end is nigh for family hatch legend after nearly 30 years

Goodbye Ford Focus: the end is nigh for family hatch legend after nearly 30 years
Ford’s family hatchback favourite is being axed as the brand focuses its efforts on EVs
Used Vauxhall Astra (Mk8, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: popular hatch is more tempting than ever

Used Vauxhall Astra (Mk8, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: popular hatch is more tempting than ever
A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Astra, covering the Astra Mk8 that’s been on sale since 2022
Best Volkswagen cars: the brand’s top new models and all-time greats

Best Volkswagen cars: the brand’s top new models and all-time greats
Want to know which Volkswagens are worth your attention? We’ve selected ten of the best
Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025

Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025
We’ve selected our top 10 best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper S offers retro style and serious performance for a low price

Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper S offers retro style and serious performance for a low price
The MINI Cooper S is a performance icon and great value at £210 a month. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 February
Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027

Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027
Total of six models due within the next two years, including Citroen e-C3-rivalling small SUV
Car Deal of the Day: VW Golf GTI hot hatch legend for a very cool price

Car Deal of the Day: VW Golf GTI hot hatch legend for a very cool price
The Golf GTI has skilfully combined racy performance with everyday useability for nearly 50 years. It’s our Deal of the Day for 10 February
Best hybrid cars on sale 2025

Best hybrid cars on sale 2025
With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
Cheapest cars to run 2025

Cheapest cars to run 2025
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?
Car Deal of the Day: Bag yourself a Ford Focus before it disappears for only £222 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Bag yourself a Ford Focus before it disappears for only £222 a month
Despite its advancing years, the Ford Focus is still a very desirable and fun-to-drive family hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 January