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New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift - front

New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115

Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
News
26 Apr 2023
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review
Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Kia Ceed - front tracking

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
Car group tests
22 Apr 2023
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
Facelifted Skoda Octavia spyshots - estate front

New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date

Skoda is testing out its updated Octavia in hatchback and estate guises
News
13 Apr 2023
New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review
Mercedes A-Class - front

New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review

The Mercedes A-Class premium hatch has been given a final round of updates before it bows out for good
Road tests
24 Mar 2023
New Cupra Born V1 2023 review
Cupra Born V1 - front cornering

New Cupra Born V1 2023 review

The V1 is the cheapest version of the Cupra Born, but it certainly doesn't scrimp on quality
Road tests
8 Mar 2023
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
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Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test

Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
Long-term tests
1 Mar 2023
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
Kia Ceed GT-Line S

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…
News
20 Feb 2023
New Toyota Corolla 2023 review
Toyota Corolla facelift - front

New Toyota Corolla 2023 review

Powertrain and tech modifications keep the Toyota Corolla hatch competitive
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
Used Mazda 3 Mk4 - front

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
Used car tests
10 Feb 2023
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
Cupra Leon, BMW 118i and Mazda 3 - front static

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
Car group tests
4 Feb 2023
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic - front tracking

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
News
1 Feb 2023
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
Audi S3 (camouflaged) - front

New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise

The Audi S3 hot hatch will receive a mid-life facelift later this year
News
26 Jan 2023
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Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
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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?
Car group tests
21 Jan 2023
New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review
New Peugeot 308 diesel - front

New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review

Peugeot is still catering for diesel buyers with the new 308 1.5 BlueHDi family hatch
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
DrivingElectric Car of the Year 2023 - MG4

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
News
7 Dec 2022
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Vauxhall Astra - static

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?
Car group tests
26 Nov 2022
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
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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
News
12 Nov 2022
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
Renault Megane E-Tech and Cupra Born - front tracking

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?
Car group tests
5 Nov 2022
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes A-Class - front

New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains

Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
News
27 Oct 2022
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
Toyota Corolla GR Sport - front

New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review

The Toyota Corolla GR Sport's engaging chassis is crying out for more power
Road tests
27 Oct 2022
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review
Vauxhall Astra diesel - front

New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review

We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?
Road tests
26 Sep 2022
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
Used Hyundai i30 Mk3 - front

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
Used car tests
22 Sep 2022
Hyundai i30 review
New Hyundai i30 - front action

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
In-depth reviews
21 Sep 2022
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
2023 Toyota Corolla Sports Touring 3D render - front

New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610

Updated powertrains, trim levels and more technology in Toyota Corolla mid-life refresh
News
24 Aug 2022
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MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
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MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review

Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…
Road tests
22 Aug 2022
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Astra vs Focus vs Golf - three cars front tracking

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
Car group tests
20 Aug 2022
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
Used SEAT Leon Mk4 - front static

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
Used car tests
19 Aug 2022
New Honda Civic 2022 review
Honda Civic - front

New Honda Civic 2022 review

The all-new hybrid Honda Civic has finally arrived, but what’s it like? We hit UK roads to find out...
Road tests
17 Aug 2022
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
DS 4 and Audi A3: Both cars front tracking

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
Car group tests
13 Aug 2022
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
Mercedes A-Class

All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on

Mercedes plots A-Class-sized all-electric car on bespoke platform
News
11 Aug 2022
New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review
Vauxhall Astra UK - front cornering

New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review

The new Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus
Road tests
3 Aug 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
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Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep

From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
Best cars & vans
28 Jul 2022
New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe
Honda Civic e-HEV - front tracking

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
News
28 Jun 2022
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
VW ID.3 Long termer final report: Rich Ingram holding a spanner

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review

Final report: We find out about EV servicing before ID.3 leaves our fleet
Long-term tests
1 Jun 2022
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
308 vs Ceed vs Golf - three cars tracking front

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
Car group tests
28 May 2022
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 2022 review
Peugeot 308 Hybrid - front

New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 2022 review

Is the more modest 178bhp Peugeot 308 PHEV the pick of the new hatchback's range? We find out...
Road tests
26 May 2022
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