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Toyota GR – new Gazoo Racing sub-brand launched in Japan
Toyota Vitz GR - front quarter
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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
19 Sep 2017
Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year - the first budget performance SUV?
Skoda Kodiaq
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Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year - the first budget performance SUV?

Rumours continue to fly around the upcoming Kodiaq vRS, Skoda’s niche-busting sports family SUV
31 Aug 2017
BMW 1-series review - more engaging than the competition
BMW 1-series hatch -
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BMW 1-series review - more engaging than the competition

A wonderfully rear-drive premium compact hatchback
14 Aug 2017
Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack
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Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack

New colourway alters the RS Clio's looks for a small fee
11 Aug 2017
Honda Civic Type R review (2015-2017) - the hottest front wheel drive hot hatch? - Ride and handling
Civic Type R FK2
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Honda Civic Type R review (2015-2017) - the hottest front wheel drive hot hatch? - Ride and handling

Honda's new super-hatch outguns rivals on paper, but edgy +R damping means UK drivers can't exploit its most extreme settings
7 Aug 2017
Toyota Yaris GRMN will make UK debut at Carfest North
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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
25 Jul 2017
Hyundai i30 N revealed – all of the ingredients for a killer hot hatch
Hyundai i30 N  - front 3.4 driving
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Hyundai i30 N revealed – all of the ingredients for a killer hot hatch

Hyundai brings the fight right to the VW Golf GTI with its first, and very serious, hot hatch
14 Jul 2017
Kia Proceed GT review - All-round appeal for a competitive price
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Kia Proceed GT review - All-round appeal for a competitive price

A talented all-rounder, but one lacking the final few degrees of performance and ability to put it among the greats
13 Jun 2017
New Honda Civic Type R – prices, specs and track drive review
Honda Civic Type R  - Geneva front
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New Honda Civic Type R – prices, specs and 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
8 Jun 2017
Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs
Volkswagen Golf R32 front cornering
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Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs

The big-engine, small-hatchback formula is as appealing today as it was back in 2002
5 Jun 2017
Suzuki Swift debuts in Geneva, Swift Sport on the way
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Suzuki Swift debuts in Geneva, Swift Sport on the way

New Swift hits the Geneva motor show, with a Swift Sport model expected in 2018
7 Mar 2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf – New prices announced for VW's best-seller
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2017 Volkswagen Golf – New prices announced for VW's best-seller

Updated Golf is cheaper despite significant technical changes for 2017
1 Feb 2017
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2017 Skoda Octavia vRS order books open
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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.
25 Jan 2017
GTI’s all-electric future – What lies ahead for VW’s hot hatch?
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GTI’s all-electric future – What lies ahead for VW’s hot hatch?

VW’s all-electric ID range likely to grow to include performance cars
24 Jan 2017
Vauxhall Corsa VXR review - can it match the Ford Fiesta ST?
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR review - can it match the Ford Fiesta ST?

The Corsa VXR is faster and more composed than its predecessor, but its rivals are a tough bunch to beat
16 Jan 2017
Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition - A final version of the ballistic hot hatch
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Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition - A final version of the ballistic hot hatch

As production of one of our favourite hot hatches ends Honda releases a final edition
10 Jan 2017
Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced
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Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced

Volkswagen has announced the availability of R-line trims for the facelifted seventh-generation Golf
5 Jan 2017
Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp
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Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp

German firm's next hot hatchback will take power outputs to new levels for the class
3 Jan 2017
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
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Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
24 Dec 2016
Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits
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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
14 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 2
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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 2

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 3
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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 3

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R
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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
6 Dec 2016
Kia Soul Sport hits the UK, priced from £23,250
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Kia Soul Sport hits the UK, priced from £23,250

Boxy Soul gets the Proceed GT's turbocharged engine but stops short of full 'GT' billing
5 Dec 2016
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Renault Twingo GT announced - UK price revealed
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Renault Twingo GT announced - UK price revealed

Not a full-blown Renault Sport car, but the Twingo GT has all the trappings to make it an entertaining little hatch
22 Nov 2016
Clio R.S.16 - Megane-engined hatch will not go into production
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Clio R.S.16 - Megane-engined hatch will not go into production

Renault Sport has announced it will not make its fastest ever Clio road car
16 Nov 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI – Seven generations of the iconic hot hatch
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Volkswagen Golf GTI – Seven generations of the iconic hot hatch

We've put together a gallery of every generation of Golf GTI, fresh from evo's archives
11 Nov 2016
Peugeot 208 GTi and GTi by Peugeot Sport review - a return to 205 GTi form?
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Peugeot 208 GTi and GTi by Peugeot Sport review - a return to 205 GTi form?

The Peugeot 208 GTI trying to channel the spirit of its seminal predecessor, the original 205 GTI. Does the latest hot hatch get close?
2 Nov 2016
Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed
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Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?
25 Oct 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 road trip - Wolfsburg Calling
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 road trip - Wolfsburg Calling

We drive an original Mk1 Golf GTI 850 miles back to its birthplace to celebrate four decades since the first rolled down the Wolfsburg line
21 Oct 2016
Hyundai to follow i30 N with hot WRC-inspired i20
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Hyundai to follow i30 N with hot WRC-inspired i20

N performance brand to expand with smaller hot hatch, possibly even Genesis-based model
5 Oct 2016
Volkswagen Scirocco review - a worthy hot hatchback alternative?
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Volkswagen Scirocco review - a worthy hot hatchback alternative?

The best hot hatchbacks are now more talented and more fun, but the Scirocco still holds appeal for keen drivers
26 Sep 2016
Renault launches Clio Cup Junior series - and we drive it
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Renault launches Clio Cup Junior series - and we drive it

Renault enters the 14-17 year old junior racing market with its scaled down Clio Cup touring car
21 Sep 2016
New Mini John Cooper Works Clubman debuts at Paris Show
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New Mini John Cooper Works Clubman debuts at Paris Show

More practical Mini is the most powerful Clubman yet
21 Sep 2016
New Honda Civic - full details revealed ahead of Paris show
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New Honda Civic - full details revealed ahead of Paris show

New model makes its debut with 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbocharged engines and an all-new platform
19 Sep 2016
Mountune Focus RS - Full details announced for 374bhp hatch
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Mountune Focus RS - Full details announced for 374bhp hatch

Ford specialist Mountune has detailed its new upgrade packages for Ford's super-hatch
11 Aug 2016
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