Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch

Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch
Extra power extracted from the RS3’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine reduces 0-62mph time to 3.7sec
New facelifted Mini for 2018

New facelifted Mini for 2018
New LED headlights, Union Jack rear lights and an optional dual-clutch transmission constitute the Mini Cooper’s mid-life refresh
Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed

Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed
A new version of the Focus RS gets unique red paint, black wheels and an LSD, but no extra power
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI 

2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI
Larger body, 2.0-litre turbo engine and plenty of new tech debuts on the new 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI
Ford's Go Faster

Ford's Go Faster
Part hooning around in fast Fords and part immersive theatre, Go Faster is a fun and surreal experience
Toyota GR – new Gazoo Racing sub-brand launched in Japan

Toyota GR – new Gazoo Racing sub-brand launched in Japan
Toyota is building on the upcoming Yaris GRMN with GR and GR Sport models in Japan. They could come to the UK
Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year

Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year
Rumours continue to fly around the upcoming Kodiaq vRS, Skoda’s niche-busting sports family SUV
Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack

Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack
New colourway alters the RS Clio's looks for a small fee
Toyota Yaris GRMN will make UK debut at Carfest North

Toyota Yaris GRMN will make UK debut at Carfest North
200+bhp hot hatchback will be limited to 100 examples in the UK - potential buyers can catch first glimpse at Carfest North
Hyundai i30 N revealed

Hyundai i30 N revealed
Hyundai brings the fight right to the VW Golf GTI with its first, and very serious, hot hatch
New Honda Civic Type R track drive review

New Honda Civic Type R track drive review
We’ve been for a short drive in the new Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. Here’s everything you need to know
Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs

Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs
The big-engine, small-hatchback formula is as appealing today as it was back in 2002
Suzuki Swift joins Geneva supermini fray

Suzuki Swift joins Geneva supermini fray
New Swift hits the Geneva motor show, with a Swift Sport model expected in 2018
2017 Volkswagen Golf revealed

2017 Volkswagen Golf revealed
Updated Golf is cheaper despite significant technical changes for 2017
2017 Skoda Octavia vRS order books open

2017 Skoda Octavia vRS order books open
New styling and a small power hike for Skoda's range-topping Octavia, due in 2017. Updated with more images.
GTI’s all-electric future

GTI’s all-electric future
VW’s all-electric ID range likely to grow to include performance cars
Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition

Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition
As production of one of our favourite hot hatches ends Honda releases a final edition
Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced

Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced
Volkswagen has announced the availability of R-line trims for the facelifted seventh-generation Golf
Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp

Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp
German firm's next hot hatchback will take power outputs to new levels for the class
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits

Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits
Prices start at £3995 for more aggressive styling and a fruity exhaust note from GTI, GTD and R models
evo Car of the year 2016 - watch the video here

evo Car of the year 2016 - watch the video here
Watch our full evo Car of the year 2016 video here - and we run down each of eCoty 2016's contenders
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R

SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R
SEAT's most powerful road car ever also gets all-wheel-drive in ST estate form