Family hatchbacks
SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review
SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review
Final report: Staycation displays our hybrid hatch’s strengths perfectly
New Ford Focus vs used Mercedes A-Class
New Ford Focus vs used Mercedes A-Class
Can a used Mercedes A-Class beat a new Ford Focus?
Used SEAT Toledo review
Used SEAT Toledo review
A full used buyer’s guide on the SEAT Toledo covering the Toledo Mk4 (2012-2019)
New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost
New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost
Ford updates its Fiesta supermini for 2022, with a new family face and extra interior technology
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV 2021 review
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV 2021 review
The plug-in hybrid Renault Megane E-Tech hatch joins the estate as the model progresses towards full-EV capability
New Kia Ceed 2021 review
New Kia Ceed 2021 review
The popular Kia Ceed has been updated for 2021, but is it now better than ever? We find out...
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV on sale from £29,495
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV on sale from £29,495
The new Renault Megane PHEV claims fuel economy of up to 235.4mpg and a maximum electric range of 30 miles
Used Honda Civic review
Used Honda Civic review
A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk10 (2017-date), Civic Mk9 (2011-2015) and Civic Mk8 (2005-2011)
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine
Icon Review: Ford Focus Mk1 (1998 - 2004) 
Icon Review: Ford Focus Mk1 (1998 - 2004)
The second instalment of our Icon Review series features one of the best all-round cars ever made - the Mk1 Ford Focus
New 2021 Fiat Tipo City Sport launched
New 2021 Fiat Tipo City Sport launched
Fiat has given the Tipo hatchback a few cosmetic tweaks and branded it with a fresh “City Sport” trim-level
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
The SEAT Leon range has been bolstered for 2021 with the addition of new petrol and diesel engine choices
New Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review
New Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review
The new Volkswagen Golf GTD is fast and fun, promising 198bhp and 54mpg
New MINI Electric Level 2: long-term test review
New MINI Electric Level 2: long-term test review
Final report: Did a limited range mar life with the MINI Electric?
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
Is the Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid the best variant of the premium hatch?
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review
We try the Skoda Scala DSG to see if a new automatic gearbox can improve the Czech family hatch
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?
New Renault Megane 2021 review
New Renault Megane 2021 review
The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
Used Fiat Tipo review
Used Fiat Tipo review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat Tipo covering the Tipo Mk2 (2016-date)
New Citroen C4 2020 review
New Citroen C4 2020 review
The all-new Citroen C4 rivals the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but how does it compare?
New Dacia Sandero gets sub £9k price tag
New Dacia Sandero gets sub £9k price tag
The fourth-generation Dacia Sandero gets starting price of just £8,995 and new Renault Clio platform
Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines
Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines
The fleet-focussed Skoda Scala SE Technology gets a couple of new powertrain options, which have slashed its starting price to £18,625
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310
Facelifted Peugeot 308 hatchback on sale now from £21,310
The Peugeot 308 hatchback has been updated for 2020 with fresh interior technology and new customisation options
Facelifted Fiat Tipo hatchback on sale now priced from £17,690
Facelifted Fiat Tipo hatchback on sale now priced from £17,690
The updated Fiat Tipo hatchback will hit the UK market later this month sporting a few cosmetic tweaks and a new SUV-inspired Cross trim-level
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers a break from the norm, with its distinctive, sporty style and four-door practicality.
Used Peugeot 308 review
Used Peugeot 308 review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-date)
New Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line 2020 review
New Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line 2020 review
The new Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line looks great, but what's it like from behind the wheel? We find out...
New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed
New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed
Two new trim-levels have been launched for the Mercedes A-Class hatchback, both of which come with a more generous level of standard equipment
Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
The Auto Express Car of the Year for 2020 is the Skoda Octavia
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV revealed with 41-mile electric range
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV revealed with 41-mile electric range
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e model promises 201bhp, CO2 emissions of 31g/km and an electric-only range of 41 miles
Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-Class
Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-Class
The Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class are strong competitors in the premium hatchback market - we find out which is best
New Kia Ceed iMT 48V mild hybrid review
New Kia Ceed iMT 48V mild hybrid review
Kia’s ingenious new fuel-saving manual transmission lets the Ceed hatchback coast even when it’s in gear.
New Audi A3 2020 review
New Audi A3 2020 review
The new Audi A3 Sportback hatch ramps up the tech and quality
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK
Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen