In-depth reviews

2018 Ford Focus review – fun, but no longer flawed, the Focus back to its best - Design

Name: Ford Focus Hatchback
Brand: Ford

It may not be quite as sharp as its predecessor, but Ford filled in the gaps making for an impressive family hatchback

16 Nov 2018

Evo rating

Classic Focus ‘togetherness’ in the ride and handling; much better interior and ergonomics too

Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback

New Volkswagen Golf GTI leaked ahead of reveal

Following a slew of spy shots last year, a camo-free Mk8 Golf GTI surfaces online

20 Jan 2020

Lotus

Lotus's badge-engineered specials: from Cortina to Carlton and VX220

Some collaborations more secretive than others, a handful of models have received backing from Lotus over the years. We've gathered the very best

19 Jan 2020

Ford Focus RS

Ford Focus RS500 v Audi RS3 – new v used

One’s an eight-year-old Ford, the other a brand new Audi. But which of these five‑cylinder superhatches deserves your £45k?

18 Jan 2020

Hyundai i30 N hatchback

Hyundai i30 N versus Hyundai i30 TCR

Can Dickie Meaden beat Steve Sutcliffe in a straight(ish) race? We sent them to the Circuit Nuvolari with a pair of Hyundai i30 Ns to find out.

20 Sep 2019