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Hyundai Veloster N previews next i30 N’s new dual-clutch gearbox
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Hyundai Veloster N previews next i30 N’s new dual-clutch gearbox

We’re still not getting the Veloster N, but we will get its new eight-speed dual-clutch ’box in the updated i30 N later this year
7 May 2020
Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs
Renault 5
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Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs

Not as wild and bonkers as the mid-engined Turbo, the Renault 5 GT Turbo was still a rather fine hot hatch
1 Apr 2020
Volkswagen Golf GTI turned to 380bhp by Mountune52 
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Volkswagen Golf GTI turned to 380bhp by Mountune52 

For just over £2000, you can pump your Golf GTI to Golf R-smashing power figures
30 Mar 2020
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S coupe UK review
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S front
Reviews

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S coupe UK review

The more stylish version of eCoty 2019’s bronze medallist is as impressive on UK roads as it was overseas
28 Mar 2020
335bhp Cupra Leon Competicion adopts 3D printed components
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335bhp Cupra Leon Competicion adopts 3D printed components

In order to streamline the development process, Cupra has opted for 3D-printed components in its track-only Leon Competicion
26 Mar 2020
Hooning around was a rite of passage, for Porter’s generation at least…
Porter
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Hooning around was a rite of passage, for Porter’s generation at least…

In just a few weeks our mate had got a car, learnt to drive it and then broken it beyond repair. It was textbook
6 Mar 2020
New 2020 Hyundai i30 revealed with new look, tech and transmission
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New 2020 Hyundai i30 revealed with new look, tech and transmission

Hyundai’s i30 gets a refresh, and the new i30 N is on its way too
25 Feb 2020
AC Schnitzer previews upgrade parts for latest BMW 1-series
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AC Schnitzer previews upgrade parts for latest BMW 1-series

Prolific BMW tuner unveils its first parts for the predominantly front-wheel-drive 1-series
20 Feb 2020
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST Abt 2020 review – spicy Spanish dish gets even more sizzle
Reviews

SEAT Leon Cupra R ST Abt 2020 review – spicy Spanish dish gets even more sizzle

50 horsepower boost puts extra pep in the Leon Cupra’s already athletic step
23 Jan 2020
Renault Megane RS sport chassis (2017-2020) review – forget the Trophy, basic is best with the Megane RS
Renault Megane RS 280 Sport
Reviews

Renault Megane RS sport chassis (2017-2020) review – forget the Trophy, basic is best with the Megane RS

With a softer set-up than the Trophy and Cup, Renault Sport’s basic Megane could be the pick of the range
22 Jan 2020
Ford Focus RS500 v Audi RS3 – new v used
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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
Volkswagen Up GTI returns for 2020
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Volkswagen Up GTI returns for 2020

After an emissions-related hiatus, the VW Up GTI is back atop a refreshed Up range
10 Jan 2020
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Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport review (2014-2021)
Peugeot 308 GTi by PS – FF front
In-depth reviews

Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport review (2014-2021)

An exciting hot hatch with typical French quirks
4 Jan 2020
CTC Suzuki Swift Sport review
Reviews

CTC Suzuki Swift Sport review

The Suzuki Swift Sport might have the ingredients of a great junior hot hatch, but it's never quite all come together – does CTC fix its issues?
3 Jan 2020
2020 Mini GP JCW revealed
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2020 Mini GP JCW revealed

Wider track, dropped suspension, a stripped-out interior, and those wheel spats... The new Mini John Cooper Works GP is finally here
21 Nov 2019
Mountune takes Volkswagen Golf GTI to 306bhp
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Mountune takes Volkswagen Golf GTI to 306bhp

Healthy power and torque increases, plus a security mode, for only £715
18 Nov 2019
BMW M2 CS revealed to rival Porsche Cayman GT4 
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BMW M2 CS revealed to rival Porsche Cayman GT4 

The range-topping BMW M2 CS is finally here, with specs to match Porsche's 718 Cayman GT4
5 Nov 2019
Hyundai i30 N v the North Coast 500
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Hyundai i30 N v the North Coast 500

Steve Sutcliffe has never driven the North Coast 500, so Adam Towler took him for a Scottish adventure in a pair of Hyundai’s latest hot hatches
1 Nov 2019
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R - Supertest review
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Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R - Supertest review

Renault’s trick new Mégane RS is out to steal its crown back from Honda’s Civic Type R, but could Volkswagen’s Golf R actually be the hottest hatch of…
25 Oct 2019
All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
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All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?

Renault bosses reveal that a hot variant of the all-electric Zoe could be on the way to replace the Clio RS
11 Oct 2019
Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring
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Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring

We brought the Hyundai i30 Fastback back to its spiritual home in Germany's Eifel mountains, where there is a racing track you might well have heard o…
7 Oct 2019
Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled 
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Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled 

Abarth has revealed yet another special-edition 695, this time with a race-inspired adjustable spoiler 
4 Oct 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs
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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs

The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR to sign off the current Golf GTI before the all-new Mk8
1 Oct 2019
2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp
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2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp

The supermini has been given a new Garrett turbocharger, paint options and tweaks inside
13 Sep 2019
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2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal
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2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal

Mégane RS spotted high-altitude testing in Spain with a fresh new look
4 Sep 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The typically polished and understated design keeps the GTI desirable, even as it enters its twilight years
28 Aug 2019
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition front
Reviews

Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered

Ford's already brilliant Fiesta ST was given some choice upgrades and a familiar new livery, but the Performance Edition was pricey
19 Aug 2019
Hyundai N Performance track day
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Hyundai N Performance track day

Forty evo subscribers were invited to Brands Hatch to try Hyundai’s new i30 N and i30 Fastback N models.
16 Aug 2019
Mini John Cooper Works review - quick and engaging but suffering from middle-aged spread
Mini John Cooper Works hatch 2019 facelift pan
Reviews

Mini John Cooper Works review - quick and engaging but suffering from middle-aged spread

The JCW is certainly fast and relatively sophisticated for a hot hatch but it’s doesn’t quite have the fun factor of its chief rival
25 Jul 2019
SEAT Leon review - a Golf fighter at every level
SEAT Leon - 2017 profile driving
Reviews

SEAT Leon review - a Golf fighter at every level

SEAT's Leon is much more than a Volkswagen Golf understudy
15 Jul 2019
Mini Cooper video review
MY18 Mini Cooper hatch - front
Reviews

Mini Cooper video review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough
12 Mar 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The Golf GTI has the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine found in many other VWs
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

With a 0-62mph time of 6.4sec and a 155mph top speed, the GTI delivers performance worthy of the badge
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

British B-roads can be the making and undoing of a car. The GTI however is perfectly suited to them, with top-of-the-line chassis control and balance
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

Being the same size as the standard Golf means the GTI is a very practical car. Standard tech includes DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and, perhaps …
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Golf GTI Performance
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The Golf GTI now consumes less fuel and has lower road tax. It has dropped five insurance groups due to better safety systems, which include emergency…
24 Jan 2019
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