New Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition launched to celebrate the manual gearbox![Mini JCW 1to6 Edition – front tracking](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--yz-zseNq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684331124/autoexpress/2023/05/MINI%20JCW%201TO6%20Edition%202023.jpg)
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New Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition launched to celebrate the manual gearbox
The third generation Mini is on the verge of being replaced, but UK customers can snap up one of 150 JCW 1to6 Editions before its demise
17 May 2023
All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195![Abarth 500e – twin static](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--3-KO04NP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683218448/evo/2023/05/Abarth%20500e-13.jpg)
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All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195
Abarth is opening a new, all-electric chapter with the Abarth 500e, which will arrive as a compact hot hatch to rival the Mini Cooper E
4 May 2023
Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3![Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--RrL0otBz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1682684059/evo/2023/04/Honda%20Civic%20Type%C2%A0R%20v%20Volkswagen%20Golf%C2%A0R%20v%20Hyundai%20i30%C2%A0N%20v%20Audi%20RS3-3.jpg)
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Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3
The all-new FL5-gen Civic Type R is here, and expectations are sky-high. Waiting for it are the rapid and capable Golf R and Audi RS3 and the brillian…
30 Apr 2023
Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)![Honda Civic Type R FL5 Nurburgring record](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--GVCygccz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1682094418/evo/2023/04/Honda%20Civic%20Type%20R%20FL5%20Nurburgring%20record.jpg)
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Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)
Not only is the FL5 Civic Type R the most engaging hot hatch on the market, it’s also now the fastest in its class around the Green Hell
21 Apr 2023
Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard![Fastest hot hatchbacks - header](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--kAlbIu8z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680692488/evo/2023/04/Fastest%20hot%20hatches.jpg)
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Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard
The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability – here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested
5 Apr 2023
Renault Sport’s greatest cars![Renault Sports greatest cars](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--QGhMBs9v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1676656177/evo/2023/02/Renault%20Sports%20greatest%20cars-5.jpg)
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Renault Sport’s greatest cars
Best known for its world beating hot hatchbacks, we run down the history of Renault Sport and its finest creations
17 Feb 2023
Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport ![Renault Megane RS Ultime – yellow front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--kKEVAbfa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1673436666/evo/2023/01/2023---Renault-Megane-R.S.-Ultime-%2826%29_z6yndq.jpg)
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Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport
The ultimate Renault Sport Mégane RS is here. Unless you live in the UK that is
11 Jan 2023
2023 Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability![Toyota GR Corolla US – cornering](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Qb1LWxsH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670520161/evo/2022/12/2023_GR_Corolla_Morizo_GreyMetallicMatte_036_hjfot2.jpg)
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2023 Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
The Toyota GR Corolla is the most exciting car to bear the name since the AE86 Levin and Sprint Trueno, but like those icons it's not for European con…
8 Dec 2022
Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs![Renault Clio V6](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--M0kL8XaC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669643318/evo/2022/11/Renault%20Clio%20V6%20icon%202022-4.jpg)
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Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs
Two decades on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it was like to …
28 Nov 2022
2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30 ![teaser](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--FWHYy15K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668774169/evo/2022/11/HondaCivicTyper_btx1it.jpg)
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2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30
Finalised UK specs including power, availability and price to be confirmed November 30
18 Nov 2022
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years – UK pricing confirmed at £48,095![Golf R 20 – NRing tracking](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--FPPtaCcq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661251024/evo/2022/08/DB2022AU00631_large_r7g67h.jpg)
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Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years – UK pricing confirmed at £48,095
New range-topping Golf R 20 has key improvements from the chassis and powertrain
31 Oct 2022
Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI 2022 review![Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--PMHqEFlL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666802138/evo/2022/10/Tolman%20Peugeot%20205%20GTI%20review-6.jpg)
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Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI 2022 review
Today’s best hot hatches originate from the Far East, but 30 years ago Europe was the epicentre. So how does one of the icons from that era perform wi…
29 Oct 2022
Honda Civic Type R EP3 – review, history and specs![Honda Civic Type R icon – tracking](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--FUeyDZ3C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666883967/evo/2022/10/ALP_5733_ppsnfa.jpg)
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Honda Civic Type R EP3 – review, history and specs
The early noughties Civic overcame opinion-dividing looks and flawed dynamics to become a legend in its own lifetime. To rev it is to love it
27 Oct 2022
Updated 2023 Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 S revealed![Mercedes-AMG A35/A45 – front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--mTyDTvKC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664964762/evo/2022/10/22c0352_002_0_raftnc.jpg)
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Updated 2023 Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 S revealed
AMG’s hyper hatchback gains updated style and tech, but no power upgrades
26 Oct 2022
Mini JCW GP v Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S![Mini JCW GP v Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--0TQglrYu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666279101/evo/2022/10/Mini%20JCW%20GP%20v%20Renault%20Megane%20RS%20TrophyR%20v%20Volkswagen%20Golf%C2%A0GTI%20Clubsport%C2%A0S-6.jpg)
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Mini JCW GP v Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
It’s got them covered on paper, but has Mini’s latest Works GP got the moves to outperform Renault’s rival Mégane RS Trophy-R and VW’s benchmark Golf …
20 Oct 2022
401bhp Audi RS3 Performance Edition revealed![Audi RS3 Performance Edition](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Bte83Fq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666020637/evo/2022/10/Audi%20RS3%20Performance%20Edition%20revealed-14.jpg)
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401bhp Audi RS3 Performance Edition revealed
Audi Sport’s limited-run specials continue, this time based on the excellent RS3
17 Oct 2022
Vauxhall Astra GSe revealed![Vauxhall Astra GSe – front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--gp7m-Gbq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664286001/evo/2022/09/Vauxhall-announces-Astra-GSe-and-Astra-Sports-Tourer-GSe-280922-%289%29_pxvtyx.jpg)
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Vauxhall Astra GSe revealed
New performance sub-brand kicks off with 222bhp Astra hybrid
27 Sep 2022
New Ford Focus ST Track Pack lifts its game to rival Honda Civic Type R![Ford Focus ST Track Edition – front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--qmg2SNzY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664187163/evo/2022/09/2022_FORD_FOCUS_ST_01_qeh5iz.jpg)
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New Ford Focus ST Track Pack lifts its game to rival Honda Civic Type R
The recently updated Focus ST has gained a new Track Pack option
26 Sep 2022
Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon![Renault 5 Turbo](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--LYc3XcAe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1663255884/evo/2022/09/Renault%205%20Turbo%20single%20car%20page-22.jpg)
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Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
A hot hatch icon with major league rally pedigree, the Renault 5 Turbo has stood the test of time
15 Sep 2022
Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head![Renault 5 Turbo group test](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--uYLaxGxt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1663254397/evo/2022/09/Renault%205%20Turbo%20group%20test%20main.jpg)
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Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head
42 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
15 Sep 2022
Cupra Leon range expanded with new lower-powered petrol options![Cupra Leon](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--TMK3nzjy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1602841343/evo/2020/10/Cupra%20Leon%20eHybrid%20review.jpg)
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Cupra Leon range expanded with new lower-powered petrol options
The Cupra Leon's distinction from a lesser SEAT grows yet thinner with new entry-level models
5 Sep 2022
New personalised performance upgrades available for Toyota GR Yaris![GR Yaris Morizo – header](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--XWAfKxcO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661335551/evo/2022/08/20210607_03_01_vdclfq.jpg)
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New personalised performance upgrades available for Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota’s factory-refurbishment and upgrade program has been extended to the GR Yaris
24 Aug 2022
Limited-run Abt RS3-R upgrades Audi RS3 to 493bhp![Abt RS3-R – nose](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--AZDlt5X_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657268407/evo/2022/07/ABT_RS3-R_22_wdzxhy.jpg)
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Limited-run Abt RS3-R upgrades Audi RS3 to 493bhp
German tuner Abt has revealed its ultimate take on the Audi RS3 hyper hatch
8 Jul 2022
Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition UK specs released![Hyundai i30 N Drive-N UK – front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--qEE1XxU_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654079686/evo/2022/06/Hyundaii30DRIVE-N-2_pix0ga.jpg)
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Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition UK specs released
Hyundai's limited edition i30 N Drive-N will cost £38,190, with 75 units coming to the UK
1 Jun 2022