Tag Archives: family car

Volkswagen’s bestselling EV in the UK has had an update for 2023 – we drive the new, improved ID.3… The VW ID.3 electric hatchback has been treated to a mild makeover and tech update, despite only being launched in 2020. Volkswagen has listened to feedback (some of it lukewarm) and …

We road test the newest entrant to the family crossover scene – the full hybrid Honda ZR-V… Slotting in between the HR-V and CR-V SUVs in terms of size, the all-new ZR-V is a very important car for Honda – and it’s tasked with an mighty challenge. Not only do …

Almost 70% of UK motorists claim to have been distracted by their children when travelling, according to a new study by Skoda. An alarming one in four have nearly had an accident when driving due to being preoccupied by their children in the car. With the school holidays and the …

Families owning electric vehicles can complete up to two full weeks of school runs on a single charge, according to new research by Citroen UK. Ahead of schools returning in September, 2,000 parents were surveyed and the average school run is 10.4 miles (5.2 miles each way). With a WLTP-certified …

The Austin Montego is the UK’s most endangered car, according to new research. Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, analysed Department for Transport and DVLA data to find out which vehicles have seen their numbers drop the most in the last 25 years. The Montego, which was launched in 1984 …

Citroen is hedging its bets with the all-new C4 – a distinctive family car that’s a cross between a hatchback and a crossover. Not only is it available with conventional petrol and diesel engines, but there’s also a pure electric version. Badged the e-C4, it has a useful 217-mile range …

Vauxhall is marking a major milestone at its Ellesmere Port plant where the four millionth Briitsh-built Astra has rolled off the production line. The Cheshire manufacturing base has been making the popular family car since 1981 and Vaxuhall marked the occassion with a choreographed display of 236 Astra Sport Tourers …

Filling up the average family car is now around £5 more expensive than it was in February, following the third consecutive month of fuel price rises. According to RAC Fuel Watch data for May, the average forecourt price of unleaded petrol is now 110.59p (up 1.92p a litre), while diesel …

Vauxhall has celebrated the launch of its all-new British-built Astra by creating a giant Union Flag made up of 128 of the new cars. The patriotic picture pays tribute to more than 36 years of production of the popular family car at Ellesmere Port. “The Vauxhall Astra has been one …

It’s a busy year for Mazda, what with the launch of the new MX-5, Mazda2 supermini and CX-3 crossover. However, the rest of the range isn’t being ignored, and first up is the big Mazda6 which has received a mid-life makeover. Already a very good family car/executive express – now it’s …