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2022 Honda Civic Type R revealed – a first look at the new hot hatchback king?
Long-awaited and highly anticipated, does the new Honda Civic Type R have all the right stuff to live up to its brilliant…
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Mini Cooper review – a premium supermini that’s now past its prime
Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough PRICE:…
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2022 hot hatchback battle: the final
The cream has risen to the top in our three heats, but what's the best hot hatchback on sale right now? From…
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2022 hot hatchback battle: the middleweights
Round 3 of our search to find the best hot hatch on sale sees the middleweights get in the ring. Which will…
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2022 hot hatchback battle: superminis
(Long read): For the second of our series of shoot‑outs to determine the best hot hatch on sale, it’s the turn of the…
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Hyundai i30 N review – verdict, prices and rivals
Updated i30 N’s small tweaks yield big results, making this the hot hatch of the moment It’s hard to believe, but the Hyundai i30…
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2022 hot hatchback battle: hyper hatches
(Long read): Welcome to the first of three contests to find the greatest hot hatch on sale right now. Round 1 sees…
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Hyundai i20 N 2022 review – hot supermini zeros in on the Ford Fiesta ST
An inspiring new hot hatch from Hyundai N. Agile, and with a limited slip differential that offers superb mid-corner traction, it’s a…
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Toyota’s future EV plans laid out – new electric sports car in the works
CEO and president Akio Toyoda lays out the roadmap for Toyota’s EV ambitions Toyota has announced its ambitious electric car plans, previewing no…
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Renault Megane RS 300 2021 review – less is more with this GTI rival
The new Renault Megane RS shines in its lesser trim, with a fluidity and poise that makes for a fantastic road-biased hot…
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2021 Peugeot 308 revealed – France’s striking VW Golf rival debuts
Peugeot’s 308 hatchback has been given an extreme makeover, and will spawn a PSE performance flagship Peugeot has officially revealed the next-generation 308 hatchback, one…
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DS 4 revealed with up to 222bhp – upmarket hatchback to rival Audi A3
The DS 4 is the French brand’s all-new premium hatchback, and features a number of unique features to compete with German rivals…