Hot hatches

Hot Ford models have been falling by the wayside but we may see some iconic badges return soon

With a family EV, radical hot hatch and nippy roadster, this driveway collection can provide wheels for any occasion

Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come

A practical crossover, svelte executive saloon and rorty hot hatch could be yours for less than £25,000 thanks to the Auto Express used car classified…

The Focus ST and RS 3 are great hot hatches, but which one should you buy with a £38,000 budget?

If you’re a driving enthusiast and had £40,000 to spend, these would be the perfect three cars to fill your driveway, all pulled from the Auto Express…

It’s technically possible, but not a priority. It’ll likely depend on us if VW launches an ID.1 GTI

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to find a small car that offers massive levels of fun

There's £30,000 to spend, and three parking spaces to fill. We take a look into the depths of the Auto Express used car classifieds to see what we can…

Our Car Hunter has £17,000 to spend on a car that will deliver driving fun and low costs, but what to choose?

The Suzuki Swift Sport was axed last year as the brand cleared the way for its first of several electric cars

The stylish French hot hatch produces up to 217bhp, features Brembo brakes, bespoke Michelin tyres and a tuned chassis

Renault boss says sub-brand has “motivation” to produce an even crazier take on the limited-run R5 Turbo

Major reductions come after Fiat saw sales drop by 14 per cent in 2024 compared with 2023

VW’s legendary Golf is 50. We look at where it started, how it’s changed – and where it’s going

BMW’s four-wheel-drive M135 has received a major facelift. We put it up against the Audi S3 Sportback, which was also revised earlier this year

The BMW 128ti and Volkswagen Golf GTI are great-performing, eminently practical hot hatches, but which is the best used buy

It’s “still too early” to know if Abarth will make a go-faster version of the new Fiat Grande Panda

These fun cars can put a smile on your face, as well as get you from A to B

The latest MINI John Cooper Works performance models join electric sibling in the brand's ever-growing line-up

If the standard MINI Cooper S isn’t racy enough for you, why not try an AC Schnitzer exhaust and bodykit on for size?

Hi-tech performance car based on Turbo 3E concept is still being considered

MINI finally reveals a spicy electric variant of the iconic John Cooper Works hatch

Kia UK’s latest one-off turns first ever British model into an EV to celebrate special anniversary

The first-ever electric MINI JCW features a suitably sporty bodykit and pumps out 255bhp

We rediscover the classic French hot hatch that still thrills today

VW has finally given its ID.3 electric hatchback some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels

Pure cornering bliss! Here are the best handling cars that money can buy

The souped-up version of the new MINI Cooper will be offered with petrol or electric power

Audi’s highest performing hatchback is back to battle AMG’s A45 and the BMW M2