Hot hatches

We find out whether the new EV hot hatches from Peugeot and Alpine can evoke the same thrills as their legendary predecessors

The Golf R offers all-year-round fun and performance. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 October.

Hot hatch gets a range of desirable updates for US and other markets, but emissions rules mean it won’t come here

Fiery version of small SUV gets more power, more driven wheels and a few sporty design elements

Final report: Does our experience of warm hatch match our sister title’s?

The A290 and its sporty character will go down a calmer, sleeker route with new styling

Rear-wheel drive, over 320bhp and a new GTI-mode bring the fire to VW’s ID.3 Neo

Hot hatch favourite delivers sizzling performance at an appealing price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 September.

The hot Clubsport name will live on in the electric era thanks to the ID. Polo GTI

A tri-motor Rivian R3X hot hatch is in the works, and it’s bound for Europe and the UK

Fast Fords are ‘non-negotiable’, the first could be a return of the hot Fiesta ST supermini

Kia says the EV2 GT isn’t in its current product plan, despite previous comments

155mph MINI can now shout about its performance with JCW Accessory collection

The electric hot hatch costs £34,995 and lands in the UK next year. We ask Peugeot CEO Alain Favey if a hybrid or SUV GTi will follow it

The 276bhp Vauxhall Corsa GSE starts from £32,995, including the Government’s £1,500 ECG

At under £300 a month, VW’s legendary hot hatch is terrific value. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 August.

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks explains why sportier cars could develop better drivers

Growing sales of BEVs and hybrids have opened the door to new high-performance Subaru models

Mercedes’ 416bhp hot hatchback is being forced into retirement by emissions regulations

The electric hot hatch genre is heating up with Peugeot looking to return to former glories

Deputy editor Richard Ingram argues that not all hot hatches are born equal, so it pays to do your homework before buying

Performance cars have reached new heights of speed and interaction - here’s a list of our ten favourites from the current crop

These hatchbacks offer serious driving fun along with room for all the family

Here’s your chance to snag the best cars of 2014, 2015 and 2021

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the 2026 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Audi RS 3 and Cupra Raval commended

The Koreans are determined to revive the affordable hot hatch, so brace yourself for the hybrid i20 N

The Alpine A290 is as sharp to drive as it looks, and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June

There’s no mistaking this Corolla as a commuter car – the GRMN is as focused as a Porsche 911 GT3 RS

British-based restomod specialist Tolman has revealed its ‘new’ Ford Escort XR3i