Family hatchbacks
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
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review

Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review
The updated Toyota Corolla takes on the Honda Civic and Kia Ceed in a three-way hatchback clash
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date

New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
Skoda is testing out its updated Octavia in hatchback and estate guises
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test

Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched

New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
Due to popular demand, Kia has re-introduced the GT-Line S trim level for its Ceed and ProCeed, which offers a smattering of extra kit and a dual-clut…
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review

Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the fourth-generation model that has been on sale since 2019
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review

Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions
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
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise

New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
The Audi S3 hot hatch will receive a mid-life facelift later this year
Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review

Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
The GWM Ora Funky Cat blends electric drive and stand-out style in a value package. Can it beat the MG4?
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
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review

Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf

New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
MINI is set to provide fresh competition in the family hatchback market, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review

Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i30 covering the i30 Mk3 that was released in 2017
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610

New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
Updated powertrains, trim levels and more technology in Toyota Corolla mid-life refresh
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review

Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Vauxhall’s all-new Astra locks horns with old rivals, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, in our hatchback shootout
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review

Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
A full used review on the SEAT Leon covering the Leon M4 that’s been on sale since 2020
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review

DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
Audi’s A3 may be the benchmark in the premium hatchback class, but DS wants to challenge that status with its new 4
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on

All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
Mercedes plots A-Class-sized all-electric car on bespoke platform
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
New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe 

New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe
The new Honda Civic will be built in Japan and exported to the UK following the shutdown of the brand’s Swindon factory
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review

Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Upmarket new Peugeot 308 takes on the Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf, the benchmark in the compact hatch class