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Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy preview: performance confirmed
Features

Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy preview: performance confirmed

Can Clio reclaim its crown? Updated with pricing and performance
15 May 2015
Skoda Fabia R5 Combi concept
News

Skoda Fabia R5 Combi concept

Skoda celebrates rally success with Combi concept at Wörthersee
8 May 2015
Road to Type R – evo meets owners at Honda HQ
Features

Road to Type R – evo meets owners at Honda HQ

evo and Honda UK host a meeting for Type R owners - and bring every generation of Civic Type R together
7 May 2015
New SEAT Ibiza debuts, revised engines, higher quality
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New SEAT Ibiza debuts, revised engines, higher quality

SEAT updates its popular supermini, Cupra model on the horizon
7 May 2015
Nissan Pulsar DIG-T 190 – new engine, chassis tweaks for Nissan hatch
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Nissan Pulsar DIG-T 190 – new engine, chassis tweaks for Nissan hatch

Nissan's Focus and Golf rival finally gains some pep with a new turbocharged 1.6-litre engine
27 Mar 2015
New Honda Civic Type R to compete in 2015 BTCC
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New Honda Civic Type R to compete in 2015 BTCC

Civic Tourer unceremoniously dumped in favour of Honda's latest hot hatchback
25 Mar 2015
The top five hot hatches of the 1980s
Renault 5 GT Turbo
Features

The top five hot hatches of the 1980s

The beginnings of hot hatch fun
20 Mar 2015
The top five best hot hatchbacks on sale right now
Features

The top five best hot hatchbacks on sale right now

We whittle down our favourite new hot hatchbacks to just five examples
22 Feb 2015
Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition – limited edition coupe debuts in Chicago
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Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition – limited edition coupe debuts in Chicago

Not-for-Europe range-topper joins the Veloster range
13 Feb 2015
Renault Twingo Dynamique S whets appetite for Renaultsport Twingo
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Renault Twingo Dynamique S whets appetite for Renaultsport Twingo

Sport Pack as standard for the quickest version of rear-drive city car
9 Feb 2015
SEAT Leon Cupra gets Ultimate Sub8 Nürburgring performance pack
SEAT launches Sub8 performance pack for Leon Cupra
News

SEAT Leon Cupra gets Ultimate Sub8 Nürburgring performance pack

‘Ring-kitted Cupra undercuts Megane Trophy-R by over £5000
9 Feb 2015
Peugeot 308 GT – hottest 308 yet debuts at £23,995
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Peugeot 308 GT – hottest 308 yet debuts at £23,995

Peugeot's sub-GTi hatchback makes its debut in the UK in March
22 Jan 2015
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2015 Mini Cooper S v John Cooper Works – what’s the difference?
Mini Cooper John Cooper Works
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2015 Mini Cooper S v John Cooper Works – what’s the difference?

evo spoke to the new Mini JCW's project director to see what separates the hottest Mini from its lesser brethren
22 Jan 2015
Audi S3 buying guide
Advice

Audi S3 buying guide

Audi's premium hatch brings 261bhp and a touch of RS-style class for as little as £10k
20 Jan 2015
Vauxhall Adam Grand Slam – junior hot hatch priced from £16,995
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Vauxhall Adam Grand Slam – junior hot hatch priced from £16,995

Full pricing and specification details for Vauxhall’s Abarth 500 rival
20 Jan 2015
Fiat 500 Abarth buying guide and checklist
Abarth 500 driving fiat
Advice

Fiat 500 Abarth buying guide and checklist

The reborn fast 500 is reliable, holds its value well and is a hoot to drive. Here’s what you need to know
30 Dec 2014
Nissan Juke Nismo RS arrives in the UK: pricing and details
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Nissan Juke Nismo RS arrives in the UK: pricing and details

Nissan's new and improved Juke Nismo RS hits UK showrooms, priced at £21,995
18 Dec 2014
Ford Focus RS (mk2) buying guide
Ford Focus RS buying guide
Advice

Ford Focus RS (mk2) buying guide

The mk2 Focus RS has a fanatical following – not least among tuners, who squeeze as much as 400bhp from its turbo engine.
17 Dec 2014
Audi RS3: Details and pictures on the hottest new hatch
Audi RS3 Sportback
News

Audi RS3: Details and pictures on the hottest new hatch

Audi's new five-cylinder hot hatchback takes the fight to Mercedes' 355bhp A45 AMG
11 Dec 2014
Audi A1, Audi A1 Sportback revised
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Audi A1, Audi A1 Sportback revised

Audi's smallest model and the sporty S1 and S1 Sportback receive subtle updates
14 Nov 2014
Mini John Cooper Works GP (R56, 2013 - 2014) review
Mini John Cooper Works GP review: Best of 2013
Reviews

Mini John Cooper Works GP (R56, 2013 - 2014) review

We review Mini's fastest ever car, the mk2 John Cooper Works GP hot hatch, on road and track
19 Dec 2013
Cosworth Subaru Impreza WRX STI CS400 (2010) review
Subaru Impreza Cosworth CS400 road corner
Reviews

Cosworth Subaru Impreza WRX STI CS400 (2010) review

Can Cosworth's magic transform the Impreza into a stunning driver's car? Ollie Marriage finds out.
16 Jun 2010
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C (2009) review
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C (2009) review

The Spec C Impreza is a limited-edition homologation special, and it’s a cracker
26 Oct 2009
Litchfield Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type-20 (2009) review
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Litchfield Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type-20 (2009) review

Specialist tuner creates super-STI with nearly 400bhp and an improved chassis
16 Feb 2009
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Subaru Impreza WRXS (2008) review
Subaru Impreza WRXS
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRXS (2008) review

More power, more presence, but is it enough?
15 Dec 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX STI MY09 tuned by Litchfield
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI MY09 tuned by Litchfield

Litchfield tuned Subaru Impreza STI is the hottest Scooby yet
12 Nov 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2008-2010) review
Subaru Impreza WRX STI MY08 review – tracking
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2008-2010) review

The all-new MY08 Subaru Impreza WRX STI hatchback misses the magic of its superb predecessors
2 Jan 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) review
Subaru Impreza WRX
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) review

New and more conventional hatchback Impreza WRX lags behind its rivals
12 Dec 2007
Ford Focus ST BBR ST280 2007 review
Ford Focus Morego BBR ST280
Reviews

Ford Focus ST BBR ST280 2007 review

Upgrade package gives Ford's Focus ST hot hatch an extra 55bhp
26 Mar 2007
Subaru Impreza WRX (2006) review
Subaru Impreza WRX (2006) review – front
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX (2006) review

A broader torque spread gives the 2007 'hawk-eye' Impreza WRX more poke where it needs it
7 Nov 2005
Renault Sport Clio 182 Cup 2004 review
Renault Sport Clio 182 Cup
Reviews

Renault Sport Clio 182 Cup 2004 review

Beefier suspension and less weight - yes, the Renaultsport Clio Cup makes a welcome return
5 Nov 2004