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Skoda Octavia at 30: Czech out this family favourite's retrospective

Celebrating a significant birthday in 2026 is that paragon of family car excellence, the Skoda Octavia. Here’s everything you need to know about all four modern-era generations of the popular hatchbacks and estates.

Back to the future: Ford Fiesta Urba

Our new Back to the future series looks at those concepts and oddities that sadly (or otherwise) never made it into production.

Question of the week: Do I need to have my lease car serviced by a franchised dealer?

"I am about to lease a new Ford Puma Gen-E with Octopus - can I have it serviced at my local garage or do I have to have it serviced by the local Ford dealership?"

Hidden Heroes: Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Twin Spark

It's good but it was no GTA. Even so, the Alfa 147 2.0-litre Twin Spark was a great driver's car. Just avoid the self-destructing Selespeed...

Honda is changing its badge for hybrid and electric cars

There's a new "H mark" on the way for future Honda EV and hybrid models, starting in 2027.

Hidden Heroes: Rover Metro GTi 16v

The sportiest-ever Metro has something of a cult following these days - and it deserves it, too.

Question of the week: Why is my hybrid not running on electric power?

"If I had wanted to drive like Miss Daisy, I would have bought Miss Daisy's car."

Hidden Hero: SEAT Cordoba Coupe

SEAT's rally-inspired coupe was a car that nobody really asked for, but an interesting one nonetheless.

Hidden Heroes: Peugeot 307 GT Feline

Could this be the world's dullest hot hatch? Maybe. But 180bhp for less than a grand can't be sniffed at.

Question of the week: How can you check battery condition a used EV?

"If you are buying a used electric car, how can you check the condition of the battery and how much charge it is holding when it is fully charged?"

The Honest John Christmas Quiz

Want to test some of your car knowledge? Why not give our trivia quiz a go and see if you have what it takes to answer all our car-related questions correctly.

Hidden Heroes: Vauxhall Meriva VXR

A mini-MPV with the performance of a hot hatch? It was the car that nobody asked for but which Vauxhall made anyway. And it's also pretty cool.

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