Family hatchbacks
Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs
Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs
Huge restructuring also sees VW slash domestic capacity by 750,000 cars
Slowest cars on sale now
Slowest cars on sale now
Sometimes it’s good to sit back and enjoy the journey, and the cars on our list of the slowest-accelerating new models give you plenty of time for tha…
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
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 2 gives cheap thrills and a sporty drive for £181 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 2 gives cheap thrills and a sporty drive for £181 a month
Mazda’s smallest model is a cracking choice if you want a cheap hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 16 December
Best family cars to buy 2025
Best family cars to buy 2025
Family cars come in a variety of shapes, from hatchback to SUV. But which is best for you? Find out with our top 10 family cars on sale now.
Car Deal of the Day: a high-class Volkswagen ID.3 at an appealingly low price
Car Deal of the Day: a high-class Volkswagen ID.3 at an appealingly low price
The Volkswagen ID.3 stands out as one of the finest family EVs you could hope for. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 December
Car Deal of the Day: new MG4 long-range EV for a ridiculously low price
Car Deal of the Day: new MG4 long-range EV for a ridiculously low price
The MG4 is one of our favourite EVs on account of its sheer value for money. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 December
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C3 is cheap and cheerful at just £217.22 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C3 is cheap and cheerful at just £217.22 a month
Citroen C3 is a clever rethink of the type of small car Brits love to buy. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 December
MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: budget supermini impresses in many areas
MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: budget supermini impresses in many areas
First report: We welcome new full-hybrid supermini to the fleet, and it’s loads better than expected
Skoda Superb automatic hatchback long-term test: comfort and space make early impression
Skoda Superb automatic hatchback long-term test: comfort and space make early impression
First report: our photographer gets his hands on his fourth Skoda and is already a fan, thanks to the Superb’s immense comfort and practicality
Car Deal of the Day: Cute Renault Clio is a Black Friday steal at £157 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cute Renault Clio is a Black Friday steal at £157 a month
The Renault Clio is a cracking supermini – and even cheaper than you might think. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 November
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini
Car Deal of the Day: Upmarket Audi A3 Sportback for £275 a month with this Black Friday offer
Car Deal of the Day: Upmarket Audi A3 Sportback for £275 a month with this Black Friday offer
Posh and plush, the Audi A3 has long been a popular choice for Brits. It’s our Deal of the Day for 28 November
Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers
Volkswagen Golf alternatives: great options for family hatch buyers
The VW Golf is often thought of as the default family car, but there are plenty of other models to consider in this class
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Swift is a steal for £168 with this Black Friday deal
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Swift is a steal for £168 with this Black Friday deal
Suzuki Swift is an excellent supermini – it’s fun to drive and cheap to run, and t’s our Deal of the Day for 26 November
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E blends retro charm and electric power for only £214 a month
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E blends retro charm and electric power for only £214 a month
Style and EV power needn’t cost the earth with the MINI Cooper E Classic – it’s our Deal of the Day for 21 November
Best used hatchbacks to buy now
Best used hatchbacks to buy now
Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
Next generation of Stellantis small cars will feature hybrid and fully electric powertrains
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
Volkswagen Golf appeal boosted with new hybrid and diesel engine options
The popular Volkswagen Golf Black Edition and Match get new powertrain choices
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Born proves EVs can be fun and cheap, at £202 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Born proves EVs can be fun and cheap, at £202 per month
The Born remains a solid choice and is better value than ever before - it’s our Deal of the Day for 17 November
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 is an upmarket supermini for £173 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 is an upmarket supermini for £173 a month
The 208 remains a connoisseur’s choice in a tough field of superminis - making it our Deal of the Day for Saturday 9 November
Car Deal of the Day: newly facelifted BMW 1 Series is a premium hatchback for £294 a month
Car Deal of the Day: newly facelifted BMW 1 Series is a premium hatchback for £294 a month
The BMW 1 Series has been renewed with great handling and build quality – it’s our Deal of the Day for Friday 8 November
New Smart #6 will be a VW Golf-sized electric hatchback
New Smart #6 will be a VW Golf-sized electric hatchback
Smart's upcoming electric hatchback is set to bring the brand into the mainstream, and our exclusive image shows what it could look like
New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update
New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update
Mid-spec all-wheel drive 123 xDrive, plus 520 and M550e Tourings join the range, adding new ICE-powered options
Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place
Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place
Tesla has backtracked on the Model 2 with the fully-autonomous Robotaxi coming instead
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
JBL has developed a powerful new sound system specifically for the Aygo X
Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal
Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal
The EV4 will be Kia’s all-electric family-sized hatchback
New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era
New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era
VW will merge old and new with its future line-up of ID-badged family cars, but petrol versions will be offered too
Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday
Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday
The Audi A2 e-tron is a one-off EV conversion built by the company’s young apprentices
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk4, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: the ultimate second-hand family car
A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk4 that’s been on sale since 2020
Car Deal of the Day: if you don’t totally love the Cupra Born after three months, get your money back!
Car Deal of the Day: if you don’t totally love the Cupra Born after three months, get your money back!
Our Deal of the Day for 17 October lets you find out if you’re really ready to go electric
All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’
All-electric Skywell Q gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Q-car’
The Q is the first Skywell to make its global debut in Europe