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New Lancia Ypsilon HF hot hatch marks the return of hallowed performance badge
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New Lancia Ypsilon HF hot hatch marks the return of hallowed performance badge

The HF performance version of Lancia’s new electric supermini will arrive in 2025 with 237bhp on tap
14 Mar 2024
Cupra Leon line up revised with new Design Edition trims
Cupra Leon 242bhp
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Cupra Leon line up revised with new Design Edition trims

With the addition of new Design Edition models, Cupra’s hot hatch now starts from £30,455
13 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX - front cornering
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch

Volkswagen’s family-friendly ID.3 will soon get the sporty GTX treatment
7 Sep 2023
Mercedes-AMG A45 S vs Honda Civic Type R: 2023 twin test review
Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Honda Civic Type R - front tracking
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Mercedes-AMG A45 S vs Honda Civic Type R: 2023 twin test review

A refresh has upped the ante for Mercedes-AMG’s A 45 S. How does it shape up against our reigning Hot Hatch of the Year, the Honda Civic Type R?
26 Aug 2023
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New Mercedes-AMG A 35 2023 facelift review
Mercedes-AMG A 35 - front action
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New Mercedes-AMG A 35 2023 facelift review

The A 35 is still one of the most refined hot hatches you can buy, but its new facelift isn’t a particularly thorough one
24 Jul 2023
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch breaks cover with 641bhp
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N - front
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New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch breaks cover with 641bhp

The new performance EV from Hyundai's N division puts the focus on fun, with clever tech helping to make the Ioniq 5 N feel like a petrol hot hatch
13 Jul 2023
Ford Focus ST review
Ford Focus ST - front tracking
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus ST review

The Ford Focus ST is neither the fastest nor the cheapest hot hatch, but it’s up there with the very best
27 Jun 2023

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New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
Vauxhall Astra GSe - front tracking
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New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
16 Jun 2023
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Hyundai i30 N review
Hyundai i30 N - front tracking
In-depth reviews

Hyundai i30 N review

Hyundai’s first attempt at a hot hatchback is close to being a class-leading one, despite well-established competition
13 Jun 2023
BMW 1 Series review
BMW M135i xDrive - front tracking
In-depth reviews

BMW 1 Series review

The BMW 1 Series is an outstanding premium hatchback, offering an enticing combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills
3 Apr 2023
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Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years: 2023 twin test review
Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years - front tracking
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Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years: 2023 twin test review

New Honda Civic Type R locks horns with most powerful VW Golf R ever for bragging rights
18 Mar 2023
New Honda Civic Type R 2023 review
Honda Civic Type R FL5 and FK8 - front cornering
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New Honda Civic Type R 2023 review

We drive the stunning new Civic Type R in the UK and back-to-back with its predecessor. Is it worth its sizable price hike?
12 Jan 2023
New Renault Megane R.S. Ultime is the last of the Renaultsport line
Renault Megane R.S. Ultime - front
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New Renault Megane R.S. Ultime is the last of the Renaultsport line

47 years of Renaultsport has come to a close with a special edition of the Megane R.S.
11 Jan 2023
New BMW M135i 2022 review
BMW M135i - front tracking
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New BMW M135i 2022 review

A UK drive in the refreshed M135i further proves BMW’s improvements have worked nicely, but be aware that your configurator choices have a sizeable in…
30 Nov 2022
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New 2023 Honda Civic Type R priced from £46,995
Honda Civic Type R - front
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New 2023 Honda Civic Type R priced from £46,995

Honda’s new Civic Type R gets a bump in power and a more premium interior
30 Nov 2022
New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years 2022 review
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New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years 2022 review

Volkswagen has teased more power out of the Golf R, but can the 20 Years edition trade blows with the Mercedes-AMG A35?
24 Nov 2022
Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines
Cupra Leon estate - front
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Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines

New ‘warm’ options for Cupra range add new pure petrol options to the mix
9 Nov 2022
Revised Mercedes-AMG A 45 hot hatch priced from £63,140
Mercedes-AMG A 45 - front
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Revised Mercedes-AMG A 45 hot hatch priced from £63,140

Both the A 45 and less powerful A 35 will gain updates inside and out
27 Oct 2022
Ford Fiesta ST review
Fiesta ST vs Polo GTI vs i20 N - Fiesta ST front tracking
In-depth reviews

Ford Fiesta ST review

Ford’s Fiesta ST is still a vibrant, exhilarating hot hatch to drive, although it's now a little expensive to buy
6 Jun 2022
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
2022 Abarth 595 & 695
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Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022

Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
18 Mar 2022
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New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque
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New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque

Ford has treated its peppy little Fiesta ST hot hatchback to a new front end, a few interior revisions and an extra 30Nm of torque
16 Sep 2021
Mountune releases 360bhp power upgrade kit for Ford Focus ST
Mountune Ford Focus ST
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Mountune releases 360bhp power upgrade kit for Ford Focus ST

Performance specialist Mountune reveals m365 package for Focus ST, offering 30 per cent power increase
10 Aug 2021
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New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900
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New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900

The latest Audi RS 3 giant-slaying hyper hatch can sprint from 0–62mph in 3.8 seconds and has claimed the Nurburgring lap record for compact cars
9 Aug 2021
New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395
Hyundai Kona N - front
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New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395

The Korean brand’s first performance SUV has arrived with up to 286bhp, launch control and a 0–62mph time of 5.5 seconds
16 Jul 2021
Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995
Hyundai i20 N
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Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995

Hyundai’s new hot supermini hits the market with an all-inclusive approach to equipment
17 Jun 2021
New 2021 Hyundai i30 N facelift on sale now from £33,745
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New 2021 Hyundai i30 N facelift on sale now from £33,745

The updated Hyundai i30 N gets refreshed styling and an optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox for the first time
29 Apr 2021
BMW 128ti vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
BMW 128ti vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
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BMW 128ti vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

The new BMW 128ti goes up against the latest iteration of the car that kicked off the hatch segment - the Volkswagen Golf GTI
27 Feb 2021
New Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy 2021 review
Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy - front
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New Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy 2021 review

The Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy has been updated for 2021 and it's now only available with an EDC automatic gearbox
1 Feb 2021
Toyota GR Yaris vs Ford Fiesta ST Edition
Toyota GR Yaris vs Ford Fiesta ST Edition - tracking
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Toyota GR Yaris vs Ford Fiesta ST Edition

Can the Ford Fiesta ST Edition knock the Toyota GR Yaris off its perch?
30 Jan 2021
Volkswagen up! GTI review
Volkswagen up! - front driving
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen up! GTI review

The VW up! GTI is the smallest car to wear the fabled badge, but it produces the biggest grin
11 Jan 2021
New Ford Focus ST automatic 2021 review
Ford Focus ST automatic - front
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New Ford Focus ST automatic 2021 review

Does an automatic gearbox make sense in the popular Ford Focus ST hot hatchback? We find out…
7 Jan 2021
New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant
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New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant

Trio of hot Skoda Octavia vRS models offer choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or diesel power for UK buyers
6 Jan 2021
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hits the road from £37,315
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hits the road from £37,315

The 296bhp front-driven Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hot hatch is the fastest accelerating Golf GTI ever, and laps the Nürburgring 13 seconds faster …
3 Dec 2020
New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R on sale from £39,270
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New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R on sale from £39,270

Mk8 edition of the Volkswagen Golf R is on sale now, and out-muscles its closest rivals with 316bhp and 420Nm
3 Dec 2020