Hot hatches
BYD Ocean-M could be a Golf GTI-rivalling EV hot hatchback
BYD Ocean-M could be a Golf GTI-rivalling EV hot hatchback
Chinese maker looks to fill every available niche, revealing a hot electric hatchback at the Beijing Motor Show
26 Apr 2024
New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April
New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April
The wraps will come off the high-performance Cupra Leon alongside an updated Formentor next week
23 Apr 2024
New Audi S3 Sportback 2024 review: fast, fun and full of charisma
New Audi S3 Sportback 2024 review: fast, fun and full of charisma
The updated Audi S3 now has some serious bite and new-found style
22 Apr 2024
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power
10 Apr 2024
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
Now covering a wide range of options offering tepid to hot performance, there’s something for everyone in the Cupra Leon range
9 Apr 2024
New 2024 Audi S3 revealed with more power and driver focus
New 2024 Audi S3 revealed with more power and driver focus
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback has grown some teeth thanks to new chassis hardware and more power
8 Apr 2024
MG4 EV XPower vs Cupra Leon 2024 twin test: can electric beat petrol?
MG4 EV XPower vs Cupra Leon 2024 twin test: can electric beat petrol?
Is an electric hot hatch a match for a petrol one?
6 Apr 2024
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Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Need an affordable car which delivers on both power and practicality? These cheap hot hatches fit the bill
2 Apr 2024
New Alpine A290 electric hot hatch will be revealed at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024
New Alpine A290 electric hot hatch will be revealed at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024
Alpine is broadening its range with a new Renault 5-based model
2 Apr 2024
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV
The 600e will be Abarth’s most powerful car ever, and benefit from traditional hot hatch technology
31 Mar 2024
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
The MG4 XPower can beat a Porsche 911 to 62mph yet is a fraction of the price, especially with our Deal of the Day for 28 March
28 Mar 2024
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
The GR Yaris ‘Gen 2’ comes with 276bhp three-cylinder motor, plus two rally driver-tuned special editions
27 Mar 2024
Fiery hot Genesis GV60 Magma Concept launches new name in EV performance
Fiery hot Genesis GV60 Magma Concept launches new name in EV performance
The GV60 Magma Concept will spawn a hot production car that will come to the UK
26 Mar 2024
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI remains an impressive hot hatch all-rounder
22 Mar 2024
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review: sets the standard for performance EVs
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review: sets the standard for performance EVs
The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a stunning electric car, offering sensational performance wrapped up in a family-friendly package
20 Mar 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX revealed: the electric GTI we’ve been waiting for?
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX revealed: the electric GTI we’ve been waiting for?
VW has finally given its ID.3 electric car some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels
13 Mar 2024
New Cupra Born VZ blasts off with 321bhp rear-drive powertrain
New Cupra Born VZ blasts off with 321bhp rear-drive powertrain
The all-electric Cupra Born has picked up some serious added firepower and chassis upgrades too
20 Feb 2024
New Alpine A290 prototype review: electric hot hatch shows plenty of promise
New Alpine A290 prototype review: electric hot hatch shows plenty of promise
We get behind the wheel of the Alpine A290 electric hot hatch as it concludes winter testing in camouflage
20 Feb 2024
Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: a troublesome start to life on our fleet
Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: a troublesome start to life on our fleet
First report: British brand’s new plug-in hybrid hatch joins our fleet
15 Feb 2024
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition goes green, and yellow
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition goes green, and yellow
AMG’s distinctive Green Hell Magno paintwork has been applied to an A45 S with some yellow highlights alongside
13 Feb 2024
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday
A celebration of Abarth’s 75th anniversary and its 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, just 1,368 examples of limited-run hot hatch will be made
12 Feb 2024
New Volkswagen Golf R facelift: four-wheel-drive hot hatch looks cool in the snow
New Volkswagen Golf R facelift: four-wheel-drive hot hatch looks cool in the snow
The hottest Golf has been spotted trying to cool off
29 Jan 2024
New Toyota GR Yaris WRC special editions bring drive modes set by star rally drivers
New Toyota GR Yaris WRC special editions bring drive modes set by star rally drivers
Toyota is celebrating its WRC success with a pair of very special editions of the GR Yaris configured by Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera
25 Jan 2024
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2024
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2024
The best hot hatches offer giant-killing performance and a gripping drive, all wrapped in a user-friendly package
25 Jan 2024
Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch to follow up facelift with special edition variant
Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch to follow up facelift with special edition variant
A new teaser video shows tribute cars for Toyota’s WRC drivers
24 Jan 2024
New Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift is hotter than ever with 261bhp
New Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift is hotter than ever with 261bhp
In a bid to trump rivals in the hot hatch market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been given more power to go with its new look
23 Jan 2024
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024
Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK
12 Jan 2024
New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: quicker shifts and more power for homologation special reboot
New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: quicker shifts and more power for homologation special reboot
Toyota’s GR Yaris has been given a thorough overhaul, with more power, more focus and a new gearbox
12 Jan 2024
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept shows hot hatch’s true potential
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept shows hot hatch’s true potential
The NPX1 previews a selection of N Performance Parts that’ll be offered on Hyundai’s EV hot hatch
12 Jan 2024
New Toyota GR Yaris prototype review: the brilliant hot hatch just got even better
New Toyota GR Yaris prototype review: the brilliant hot hatch just got even better
We hit the road in the reworked version of the Toyota GR Yaris ahead of its official arrival
12 Jan 2024
Deal of the Day: spice up your life with an Abarth 695 hot hatch for £169 per month
Deal of the Day: spice up your life with an Abarth 695 hot hatch for £169 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 8 January is this fiery Italian hot hatch in top-flight Competizione trim
8 Jan 2024
Honda Civic Type R gets more extreme with Mugen makeover
Honda Civic Type R gets more extreme with Mugen makeover
The tuning company from Japan has a rich history of tweaking Honda Civic Type Rs and is at it again
8 Jan 2024
Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money
Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money
Identifying future classic cars is a tricky but potentially lucrative business, here are our future classic recommendations
3 Jan 2024
Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2024
Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2024
Performance cars have reached new heights of speed and interaction - here’s a list of our ten favourites from the current crop
2 Jan 2024