Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2025


In a world full of SUVs, it's good to know that the hot hatchback is still going strong. We pick six of the best for 2023.
The Times, Sunday Times and Driving.co.uk Motor Awards 2024 cars of the year

Motor Awards 2024: The winners


Our motoring writers' votes have been counted and the results are in: these are the winners of the 2024 Sunday Times Motor Awards.
Skoda Elroq

Electric Skoda Elroq unveiled


Skoda has revealed its latest entrant into the compact SUV space: the electric Elroq.
Skoda Superb Estate

Plug-in Skoda Superb estate review


Skoda Superb iV Phev — the only plug-in estate to choose if you’re planning a grand tour across Europe reckons Matt Robinson.
Skoda Elroq prototype

Skoda Elroq EV prototype reviewed


An early drive of Skoda’s next electric car, the Elroq family SUV, reveals a car with potential, but a few issues need sorting.
Volkswagen Group previews affordable new EV

Volkswagen commits to affordable EVs


Volkswagen Group confirms it will launch a European-developed and built affordable EV by 2027.
Skoda Octavia

Updated Skoda Octavia review


Only the mildest of changes were necessary for Skoda’s thoroughly likeable Octavia as part of its facelift, and it remains a favourite of ours.
Skoda Kodiaq

New Skoda Kodiaq SUV reviewed


Skoda has made some pretty substantial changes to the Kodiaq, but James Fossdyke finds that the family SUV is still brilliant.
Skoda Superb Estate

2024 Skoda Superb Estate review


Skoda has polished its Superb so it continues to live up to its name. Matt Robinson tries out the revamped estate model.
Skoda Enyaq Coupé 85x

Updated Skoda Enyaq driven ... in the Sahara


Skoda has updated its electric Enyaq for 2024 with more power and a longer driving range; Dave Humphreys puts it to the test… in the Sahara.
Alex Smith, Volkswagen Group UK managing director

Q&A with Volkswagen Group UK boss Alex Smith


VW Group's UK boss Alex Smith was in an upbeat mood when Driving.co.uk caught up with him, highlighting a bumper year of growth.
2023 Sunday Times Motor Awards

Motor Awards 2023: The winners


Our motoring writers' votes have been counted and the results are in: these are the winners of the 2023 Sunday Times Motor Awards.
Skoda Kodiaq

All-new Skoda Kodiaq SUV revealed


Skoda has revealed the new, second-generation Kodiaq seven-seat SUV, this time offering it with the option of plug-in hybrid power.