There was a time when a hybrid Toyota was a sensible but uninspiring choice of family car. The old Toyota Auris is a prime example of that - dependable and cheap-to-run, yes, but lacking even the slightest hint of charisma. But the latest Toyota Corolla is genuinely a very good car. There are no...

Downsizing is the flavour of the month. Fuel prices are rising , space on the road is decreasing and cars are getting bulkier and more refined than ever. So do you really need anything bigger than the Volkswagen Polo? The latest, MK6 Polo is basically where the VW Golf was 20 years ago in terms...

For starters, look at it. The old Peugeot 308 wasn't a particularly bold design but it was subtly elegant for a mainstream family car. The new model might have very similar proportions in hatchback form, but the details are definitely more showy. That deep, striking grille, the fang-like LED running...

The DS 4 is based on the same platform as the latest Peugeot 308 and Vauxhall Astra . That means it comes with a range of electrified engines, clever infotainment, and a lengthy list of standard safety systems to a much more worthy choice than the Citroen C4 Cactus it kind of replaces. But it...

Skoda has a reputation for sensible and practical - and the Skoda Fabia has been the epitome of that in the supermini sector. But style has in the past taken a back seat. But that's changing with the 2021 Skoda Fabia which, shock horror, actually looks good. Finally a Fabia that's actually sleek...

Remember when small Peugeots had a touch of style about them? The 205 still looks pretty sharp today, but later cars (in particular the lacklustre 207 ) lost that joie de vivre that helped them stand out from the usual small car tedium. We're happy to report that the latest generation Peugeot 208...