What is immediately obvious is that the Mazda 2 Hybrid looks quite different to the conventional Mazda 2 , and has a lot in common with the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Indeed, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is the result of a collaboration between Mazda and Toyota, and is based on the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, with some...

The Honda Jazz has been an Honest John favourite ever since the original model arrived in 2001, with its big-car versatility, low running costs and a reputation for reliability. It’s a car that’s always been popular with the older generation but the latest model, launched in 2020, ought to have a...

If the Toyota Yaris was a European country it would be Sweden. Famed for being taxing on the wallet, Sweden rewards your investment by providing an excellent quality of life.  In much the same way, the Yaris comes loaded with technology that’s expensive but ultimately makes your life better.  Thankfully,...

The latest Renault Clio went on sale in 2019, but a comprehensive update in 2023 means it now looks thoroughly up-to-date, with a similar 'family face' to the Renault Megane E-Tech and Renault Austral . It's very definitely still a hatchback, though - Renault has resisted the temptation to stray...

In a similar vein to the Dacia Sandero Stepway as well as now-departed rivals such as the Audi A1 Citycarver and Ford Fiesta Active , the Honda Jazz Crosstar features mainly visual changes rather than any serious mechanical upgrades. What it isn’t is a direct alternative to the Toyota Yaris Cross...

While hybrid cars were once seen as a bit of a leftfield choice by many buyers, they are becoming more popular, reflected in the increasing choice of hybrid models on the market. The combination of a petrol engine with an electric motor, improving both performance and efficiency, works especially well...