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New Ford Focus unveiled with 2021 facelift and tech updates
Ford Focus ST Line - front

New Ford Focus unveiled with 2021 facelift and tech updates

Ford has given the Focus hatchback a refresh for 2021, with a new design and an improved infotainment suite
News
14 Oct 2021
Ford Focus ST
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Ford Focus ST

The Ford Focus ST is the second hot hatch from Ford to make it into this list of the best hot hatchbacks – and that’s telling of just how good the fir…
Car group tests
4 Nov 2013
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Car group tests
25 Sep 2014
Kia Pro_cee’d GT

Kia Pro_cee’d GT

‘Warm’ Kia Pro_cee'd hatch looks great and is extremely classy but fails to deliver an exciting drive
Road tests
30 Jul 2013
Ford Focus ST
Ford Focus

Ford Focus ST

Hottest Focus goes under the knife, and now looks as good as it drives.
Road tests
4 Jun 2008
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring
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Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring

Bold limited edition version of Vauxhall's Astra VXR celebrates the model's on-track success.
Road tests
4 Jun 2008
Peugeot 308 GT THP 175
Peugeot 308

Peugeot 308 GT THP 175

Could Peugeot be back on form with its most powerful hot-hatch to date?
Road tests
7 May 2008
Toyota Auris T180 Five-Door
Toyota Auris T180 Five-Door

Toyota Auris T180 Five-Door

The new Auris impresses by balancing a super-torquey diesel engine with excellent fuel economy
Road tests
10 Apr 2007
Ford Focus
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Ford Focus

A recent facelift has seen the Focus back near the top of the class. The blue oval family favourite now adds desirability to its exceptional driving d…
In-depth reviews
12 Sep 2008
Bold Focus 4x4 has the X-factor

Bold Focus 4x4 has the X-factor

It’s X-citing, it’s X-clusive... Auto Express is the first magazine in the world to take to the road in the Focus 4x4
Road tests
28 Nov 2006
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 30
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 30

After an amazing year on the Auto Express fleet, we’ve said farewell to Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Edition 30, but can it be considered among the very fine…
Long-term tests
13 Feb 2008
C30 warms up for hot hatch battle

C30 warms up for hot hatch battle

We're first behind the wheel of Volvo's scorching hatchback, the XC30
Road tests
1 Nov 2006
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI

It's back to basics for Volkswagen's legendary GTI badge - at least, that's what we are promised as company executives hand us the keys to a near pric…
Road tests
15 Sep 2004
New Audi S3
red audi s3

New Audi S3

We get behind the wheel of the all-new 296bhp Audi S3, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in July
Road tests
9 Apr 2013
Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future
Ford Focus ST - front cornering

Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future

Hot Ford models have been falling by the wayside but we may see some iconic badges return soon
News
11 Apr 2025
Peugeot 308 GTi vs Ford Focus ST Mountune vs SEAT Leon Cupra
Peugeot 308 GTi vs Ford Focus ST Mountune vs SEAT Leon Cupra

Peugeot 308 GTi vs Ford Focus ST Mountune vs SEAT Leon Cupra

We see if Peugeot's hot hatch revival continues as new 308 GTi meets Ford and SEAT rivals
Car group tests
4 Dec 2015
Peugeot 308 GTi review
Peugeot 308 GTi - front

Peugeot 308 GTi review

The Peugeot 308 GTi is a good-looking if slightly conservative hot hatchback with a premium feel that’s also fun to drive
In-depth reviews
24 Aug 2018
New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 estate 2017 review
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 - front

New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 estate 2017 review

Muscular four-wheel-drive SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 estate offers appealing blend of space and pace
Road tests
24 Feb 2017
Ford Focus RS Mountune 2017 review
Ford Focus RS Mountune- front

Ford Focus RS Mountune 2017 review

Ford’s flagship Focus RS super hatch gets even more power courtesy of top tuning expert
Road tests
6 Jan 2017
Hyundai i30 N Line warm hatch gets 1.0-litre petrol power
Hyundai i30 N Line front

Hyundai i30 N Line warm hatch gets 1.0-litre petrol power

The popular three-cylinder turbo has been added to the Hyundai i30 N Line range, lowering the model’s base-price by around £1,000
News
15 Feb 2019
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