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...

A key rival to the estate versions of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, the Corolla Touring Sports is one of the few family cars to be sold completely diesel-free. This means Corolla buyers get the choice of a 1.2 petrol engine or two petrol hybrids.  The Corolla Touring Sports won't set many pulses...

There’s no doubt the second-generation car is eye-catching. It boasts an exterior look and feel that continues Toyota’s current design ethos, helping it slip into the line-up with ease. This is especially so when put alongside the equally appealing Toyota Yaris and Toyota Yaris Cross cars. However,...

Platform sharing is nothing new in the car industry - and it's something we're likely to see more of over the next few years, with car manufacturers sharing technology in order to speed up the process of launching new electric (and hybrid) vehicles. But the Suzuki Swace isn't simply based on the Toyota...

The Hyundai i30 Fastback was launched in 2018, a year after the third-generation Hyundai i30 hatchback it is based on. It remained on sale in the UK until early 2023, having received a facelift the previous year (in line with the Hyundai i30 hatchback and Hyundai i30 Tourer estate, which you can read...

Cabin space is the area where the Kia Picanto really impresses. The front is more than capable of accommodating tall drivers and passengers, while the rear is roomy for more than just kids. Boot capacity is limited, but the Kia Picanto still manages to be more spacious than key rivals such as the...