You may need to be a bit nerdier to ‘get’ the retro jokes in the 5. For instance, on the Renault’s bonnet is a charge level indicator that illuminates more sections of the ‘5’ logo the higher the level of battery replenishment — that same spot on the original Renault 5 housed an air vent. Check if...

It's the Toyota Yaris Cross's hybrid power which sets it apart from rivals. It combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, resulting in impressive around-town refinement and incredible fuel economy. Officially, you should be able to see up to 64.2mpg from the Yaris Cross, which might...

Developed with Toyota's motorsport division, Gazoo Racing, the GR Yaris meets the World Rally Championship (WRC) homologation rules. Toyota has to sell a certain number of GR Yaris models for it to be eligible for the WRC - which is why this is a much more special hot hatch than, say, a Ford Fiesta...

Occasionally, Fords get accused of being boring. Ordinary. Common. Humdrum, even. But have you ever stopped to think why that might be? Could it be because they’re absolutely everywhere? After all, they do say familiarity breeds contempt. However, the reason that Fords are such a common sight...

There was a time when a hybrid Toyota hatchback 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. However, the latest Toyota Corolla, which replaced the Auris in...

Many cars get larger as they are replaced with a new generation, but Ford has resisted this with its current eighth incarnation of the Fiesta. Instead, the present bearer of this illustrious name manages to feel more grown up and provide more interior space all while occupying much the same space on...