EVO
BMW 128ti 2021 review – does BMW’s first front-drive hot hatch have the GTI beat?
BMW's first front-drive hot hatch has some issues against more focused rivals, but is very well priced and does enough to worry…
hot hatch
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Road
Cupra Urban Rebel: first look at supermini EV and potential hot hatch
The marketplace and consumers are eagerly awaiting supermini-sized EVs, and Cupra’s aggressive little concept Cupra will reveal an aggressive little number at the…
EVO
Honda Civic Type R review – a true great and sure-fire future icon
The Civic Type R is one of the most alluring performance cars on sale regardless of price The Honda Civic Type R…
Road
Abarth F595 revealed as Formula 4-inspired hot hatch
The Abarth 595 range has expanded once more, this time with a model celebrating its Formula 4 involvement Just a couple of…
Road
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra revealed – full details and possible GSe hot hatch
Vauxhall’s first PSA-developed Astra arrives with a distinctive look and plug-in hybrid powertrains It could be argued that the Vauxhall Astra is as central to…
Lifestyle
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI fettled by Manhart Performance
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI has been given the Manhart treatment, with new styling, suspension tweaks and a bump in power The…
EVO
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…
EVO
Mini Cooper S review
Mini’s middle-ground hot hatch is fun, but keen drivers will get more from a Ford Fiesta ST Other hot hatchbacks come and…
Road
Renault 5 set to relaunch as an EV – Alpine eyeing hot hatch variant
A new Renault 5 has been confirmed as part of the company’s future strategy presented by CEO Luca de Meo, with an…
Opinion
What’s the future of the performance car?
With electrification upon us, we ask the experts if there’s still hope for characterful powertrains in an electric car world Electrified powertrains…
Road
Hyundai i20 N revealed – 200bhp supermini ready for some Ford Fiesta ST baiting
Long-awaited second N division model set to shake up the junior hot hatch establishment This is the Hyundai i20 N: a new supermini hot…
Road
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed – now with nearly 300bhp
VW Golf 8 GTI Clubsport ready to rival high-power front-drive hot hatches such as the Civic Type R and Renault Mégane RS…