Hot hatches
Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch
Coming in hot! First look at new MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch
The souped-up version of the new MINI Cooper will be offered with petrol or electric power
19 May 2024
New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre
New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre
The Cupra Born VZ delivers a driving experience that was wholly unexpected given the shortcomings of other cars using the same tech.
17 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Cupra’s bespoke Born brought electric power to the hot hatch segment and at £266 a month it’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
16 May 2024
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power
15 May 2024
GTI Clubsport special to return for Volkswagen Golf’s 50th birthday
GTI Clubsport special to return for Volkswagen Golf’s 50th birthday
Next Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport on the cards for 50th anniversary
14 May 2024
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
13 May 2024
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review: a sensational performance EV
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review: a sensational performance EV
The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a stunning electric car, offering sensational performance wrapped up in a family-friendly package
10 May 2024
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Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has quite a few flaws
Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV long-term test: family hatch has quite a few flaws
Second report: our plug-in hybrid is all white on the night after the winter grime is washed away
1 May 2024
New Cupra Leon hatchback and Estate arrives with 328bhp and Drift mode
New Cupra Leon hatchback and Estate arrives with 328bhp and Drift mode
Also part of the mid-life refresh are a revised infotainment system and new plug-in hybrid with 62-mile EV range
30 Apr 2024
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
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
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
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
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