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New Ford Focus unveiled with 2021 facelift and tech updates
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
Ford Focus ST
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…
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
Ford Mondeo Estate
Ford Mondeo Estate
The Mondeo estate adds a vast load bay to the many qualities of the hatch.
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring
Bold limited edition version of Vauxhall's Astra VXR celebrates the model's on-track success.
Peugeot 308 GT THP 175
Peugeot 308 GT THP 175
Could Peugeot be back on form with its most powerful hot-hatch to date?
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
Ford Focus
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…
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
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 30
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…
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
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…
New 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
Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future
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
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
Ford Focus (2018-2025) review
Ford Focus (2018-2025) review
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats
Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats
Want to know which new Fords are worth your attention when you head to the showroom? Read on to find out
Peugeot 308 GTi review
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