Family cars

"Dear Carbuyer, I’ve stopped commuting and want to replace my diesel with a sporty petrol saloon. What’s the best choice for £20k?"

Revised trim structure and updated styling for the 508 hatchback and 508 SW estate ranges

Prices and specs released for the newly updated Kia Ceed; we review the prototype

The Tesla Model Y will finally arrive on UK roads in early 2022

Next-generation Volkswagen Passat will see the saloon scrapped in favour of a hatchback bodystyle

New plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Tiguan emits 38g/km of CO2 and can deliver up to 177mpg

Citroen announces revised trim structure and technology upgrades for Berlingo MPV

New Honda HR-V hybrid SUV is on sale now for £26,960 and gets a fresh look, updated technology and a 129bhp dual-motor hybrid powertrain

Bold new Peugeot 308 SW is more practical and offers plug-in hybrid power

Having a family doesn't mean you can't have a nice car - here are the coolest family cars to buy now

Choose one of our top ten most economical family cars and you'll save money while being able to carry passengers and their luggage.

Electric MG 5 EV estate with increased range costs £2,000 more than base model

Renault Megane range gets the latest interior tech, tweaked trim levels and E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain

The last Citroen C4 was always an underdog as a hatchback, but has an SUV makeover made it more desirable?

Ford surprised fans by using the 'Puma' name for its new SUV - we see how it compares with the original coupe

The new Nissan X-Trail SUV will arrive in Europe next year with hybrid technology

Mazda has added an exclusive new Kuro Edition trim level to the Mazda6 range, with only 100 examples coming to the UK

Octavia hatchback and estate models are now available in Skoda’s Sportline trim

Fiat introduces new Hey Google technology to the 500, 500X and 500L models

The all-new Hyundai Tucson has radical styling and three hybrid options

The sleek Audi Q5 Sportback 50 TFSI e boasts Audi’s new battery and 37-mile range

New Ford Focus set to take on latest VW Golf with updated looks and infotainment

Fiat 500, 500X, 500L and Abarth 595 gain refreshed trim levels and colours

New BMW M3 has 503bhp and a £74,755 price tag

New ‘intelligent’ manual gearbox fitted, while Kia XCeed also gets ‘4’ trim level

261bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain available to pre-order in new Kia Sorento now

“Dear Carbuyer, I want a high-spec petrol or hybrid SUV with an automatic gearbox and less than 50,000 miles on the clock. What can I get for £20,000?…

Ford EcoSport Active features rugged styling and extra standard equipment

Peugeot 3008 gets tweaked styling, interior updates and upgraded technology

New Hyundai i30 range to get sharp styling tweaks and new technology

The Peugeot 508 hatchback and estate will soon be available as fast PHEVs