Hatchback
VW Golf Mk8 reviews: critics praise ‘revolutionary’ hatch

VW Golf Mk8 reviews: critics praise ‘revolutionary’ hatch
Eighth-generation model is crammed with technology in both the cabin and under the bonnet
27 Nov 2019
Volkswagen ID.3: specs, battery range, prices and UK release

Volkswagen ID.3: specs, battery range, prices and UK release
Golf-sized electric car will be the first of many EVs under VW’s $50bn green push
29 Oct 2019
Fiat 500 electric: design details, price, specs and release

Fiat 500 electric: design details, price, specs and release
Everything we know so far about the Italian marque’s first mass-production EV
19 Aug 2019
The cheapest new cars to insure in 2019

The cheapest new cars to insure in 2019
From city cars to family hatchbacks, these are some of the best cars if low insurance costs are a high priority
6 Aug 2019
Renault Clio 2019: first drives, specs and UK release

Renault Clio 2019: first drives, specs and UK release
The all-new hatchback features revamped cabin bursting with tech
8 Apr 2019
Mini John Cooper Works GP to arrive in 2020

Mini John Cooper Works GP to arrive in 2020
Track-honed hatchback will offer more than 300bhp
13 Feb 2019
New car registrations fall for the second year in a row

New car registrations fall for the second year in a row
Diesels drop by 30% but UK remains the second largest market in Europe
7 Jan 2019

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Mercedes-AMG A45 to get substantial speed boost

Mercedes-AMG A45 to get substantial speed boost
Leaked information suggests hot A45 S variant will be available with 416bhp
3 Jan 2019
Skoda unveils Scala hatchback to rival VW Golf

Skoda unveils Scala hatchback to rival VW Golf
A new family hatchback emerges to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus
7 Dec 2018
Mercedes A35 vs. VW Golf R: which is the best super hatch?

Mercedes A35 vs. VW Golf R: which is the best super hatch?
Critics deliver their opinions on the latest sports model from Mercedes
5 Dec 2018
Audi A1 Sportback 2018 review: is it as sporty as it looks?

Audi A1 Sportback 2018 review: is it as sporty as it looks?
The German firm’s smallest hatch has been given a hi-tech upgrade
26 Nov 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018: prices, specs and reviews

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018: prices, specs and reviews
German car giant adds two new diesel engines to line-up
13 Nov 2018
Ford Focus 2018 reviews: can it rival the Volkswagen Golf?

Ford Focus 2018 reviews: can it rival the Volkswagen Golf?
The new hatchback has a sporty look and an SUV-inspired model
30 Aug 2018
Honda unveils bizarre Civic Type R pickup truck concept 

Honda unveils bizarre Civic Type R pickup truck concept
Launch of bespoke prototype marks one-year anniversary of the hot hatchback
24 May 2018
The best hot hatchbacks 2017: Hyundai i30 N and more

The best hot hatchbacks 2017: Hyundai i30 N and more
This year's top cars are sure to get the adrenaline pumping
26 Sep 2017
BMW i3: Specs, prices and reviews 

BMW i3: Specs, prices and reviews
It's one of the most striking cars you can buy and thanks to its engine refresh, will take you further than before, too
17 Feb 2017
Mini Clubman JCW 2017: Specs and reviews

Mini Clubman JCW 2017: Specs and reviews
Range-topping estate gets 228bhp and goes from 0-62mph in 6.3secs - but what do the critics think?
20 Dec 2016
2016 Audi A3: Body styles, prices and reviews 

2016 Audi A3: Body styles, prices and reviews
The third generation has had a facelift and some new engines added – and it's won over the critics
5 Sep 2016