Hot hatches
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch gets 295bhp and a manual gearbox
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch gets 295bhp and a manual gearbox
New range-topping sporty Corolla has finally been revealed, but it’s not coming to the UK
Toyota GR Yaris set to gain an automatic gearbox option
Toyota GR Yaris set to gain an automatic gearbox option
An automatic gearbox-equipped GR Yaris has competed in a Japanese rally challenge, and the transmission could be made available on the road car
2022 Abarth 595 and 695 hot hatches updated
2022 Abarth 595 and 695 hot hatches updated
Abarth version of Fiat 500 is now available in two power outputs and with a tweaked specification list
VW Golf R vs Audi S3 vs BMW M135i: which should you buy?
VW Golf R vs Audi S3 vs BMW M135i: which should you buy?
These hot hatches are very well-matched on paper, but should you pick the Volkswagen, Audi or BMW?
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
The Resolute, Untold and Untamed trims bring a host of contrasting styling accents to the MINI lineup
Top 3 used hot hatchbacks for £10,000
Top 3 used hot hatchbacks for £10,000
Dear Carbuyer, I want to swap my supermini for a similarly sized hot hatch. What can I get for £10,000?
Facelifted Volkswagen Polo GTI starts from £26,430
Facelifted Volkswagen Polo GTI starts from £26,430
The latest version of VW’s sporty supermini is now on sale in the UK, packing plenty of power and tech
All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 gets starting price of £50,900
All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 gets starting price of £50,900
The 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatchback gets aggressive styling and upgraded technology to take on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S
Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only
Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only
Renault Megane range gets the latest interior tech, tweaked trim levels and E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse unveiled
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse unveiled
Range-topping version of Abarth’s 695 becomes fastest version available
Hot Hyundai i20 N on sale now for £24,995
Hot Hyundai i20 N on sale now for £24,995
Hyundai's latest hot supermini looks to rival the acclaimed Ford Fiesta ST
2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed
2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed
New Cupra Leon gets familiar 2.0-litre engine from the VW Golf GTI; prices start from £31,460
New Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk8 vs Ford Focus ST diesel: rivals comparison
New Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk8 vs Ford Focus ST diesel: rivals comparison
How does the new VW Golf GTD compare to Ford’s diesel-powered ST?
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745
Updated Hyundai i30 N range gets styling refresh and a new automatic gearbox
2021 MINI John Cooper Works gets a facelift
2021 MINI John Cooper Works gets a facelift
The MINI John Cooper Works has been given a makeover that includes styling tweaks and extra tech
Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new
Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new
How does the new Mk8 Golf GTI compare with the previous model?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 edition launched
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 edition launched
Limited-edition Golf GTI Clubsport 45 expected to cost around £40,000 and will be on sale shortly
Next Vauxhall Corsa VXR goes electric
Next Vauxhall Corsa VXR goes electric
Corsa hot hatch is returning in 2022 as an electric rival to the Ford Fiesta ST
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
Powerful Skoda Octavia vRS gets sporty looks and a vRS iv plug-in hybrid option for the first time
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
Hardcore Golf GTI Clubsport is track-focused and has extra power
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch is on sale now
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date
New Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available to order now, starting from £33,460
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
New Fiesta ST Edition has adjustable suspension and is aimed at enthusiasts
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
New Ford Puma ST has 197bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
Three variants now on sale but Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has sold out
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
Audi S3 Sportback and Saloon get four-wheel-drive and a 4.8-second 0-62mph time
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
The latest BMW 1 Series is noticeably different to its predecessor - we compare old and new
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
“Dear Carbuyer, I want a small hot hatch that won’t cost a fortune to insure. What are my options for £8,500?”