Family hatchbacks

A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-date)

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

The Auto Express Car of the Year for 2020 is the Skoda Octavia

New Audi A3 40 TFSI e model promises 201bhp, CO2 emissions of 31g/km and an electric-only range of 41 miles

The Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class are strong competitors in the premium hatchback market - we find out which is best

The lightweight limited edition model has sold out, but the subtle Honda Civic Type R Sport Line model now joins the range

A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai ix20 covering the ix20 Mk1 (2010-date)

Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen

The new fleet-focused Skoda Scala SE Technology trim level sits between the mid-range SE L model and flagship Monte Carlo

United models add more kit to trio of compact Volkswagens, but at a reduced price over the trim levels on which they’re based

The updated Renault Megane range will be available to order in the UK from August, with prices starting from £20,740

The Hyundai i30 has been facelifted for 2020. We hit the road in a prototype model ahead of its official arrival

The fourth-generation Audi A3 is on sale now, in both hatchback and saloon body styles – and a starting price of £23,300

The Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon are all long established hatchbacks - we find out which is best among the latest crop

We get our first taste of 242bhp Skoda Octavia vRS with Skoda tech development boss Christian Strube in the driver’s seat

Two new mild-hybrid engine options arrive on Ford’s Focus hatch priced from £23,610, there's new interior tech and a minor equipment boost, too

French car maker announces huge wave global redundancies as part of €2bn savings package; eight per cent of workforce lost

Volkswagen has added a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine to the Mk8 Golf range, lowering its base-price to £23,300

A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Astra covering the Astra Mk7 (2015-date)

New limited edition C1 created through collaboration with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Citroen continues its four-year partnership with the Australian surfwear brand, RipCurl, with a new special edition version of the C3 Aircross

Famous VW nameplates make way for ID models only in markets that only sell electric cars

Revised Mazda 2 supermini takes on nation’s biggest seller to find the UK’s best-value small hatch

Honda has launched its latest rival for the Toyota Yaris, which features a new hybrid powertrain, a fresh platform and a base-price £18,985

Peugeot is considering an expansion of the e-208 range by adding a model with a smaller battery and a smaller price tag

Prices announced for new Toyota Corolla Trek, an off-road-inspired version of the Corolla Touring Sports estate