With the addition of the Golf-sized Skoda Scala to its model line-up, Skoda has been able to move the Octavia more upmarket, which you'll notice as soon as you get behind the wheel. Slap a Volkswagen badge on the steering wheel and you wouldn't bat an eyelid, so good is the finish inside. In fact...

Skoda is a major player in the family car market, thanks to its ability to build cars that are easy to drive, well-equipped, comfortable and supremely practical. Few models demonstrate this process better than the Kamiq. In our view, it's one of the best all-round small SUVs on sale today. The Skoda...

The T-Cross is Volkswagen's answer to the likes of the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008 - a small SUV that's designed to be practical, good to drive and have a dash of style too.  Of course there's no shortage of small crossovers on the market, but the VW T-Cross makes a strong case for itself as the...

It might still have two ‘barn’ doors for accessing the boot, but that’s about the only thing the new MINI Clubman has in common with its predecessor . This Clubman is more like a conventional small family car , with the added bonus of a luxurious interior. In fact, despite the estate car...

The Ford Mondeo still makes a strong case for itself by providing premium quality and comfort at a price that most family car buyers can afford. Like the previous Ford Mondeo, this is a big car. In fact it’s only slightly shorter than the Jaguar XF but has the same wheelbase as its predecessor....

The Ford Grand C-MAX does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s a Ford C-MAX, only it’s grander. That’s thanks to a pair of fold-out seats hidden away in the boot floor. Aside from that, it’s all familiar Ford C-MAX, meaning excellent handling, family-friendly practicality and a good choice of...