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Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) – the car world's greatest misses
Subaru Impreza WRX (2007)
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Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) – the car world's greatest misses

Instead of hijacking the hot hatch class, this five-door WRX marked the end of the Impreza’s heyday
25 Jul 2024
Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week
Cupra Leon teaser
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Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week

The Cupra Leon and high-riding Formentor are set to receive mid-life updates with added performance and ‘next-generation’ hybrid tech
24 Apr 2024
New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch
2024 Renault 5 E-Tech
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New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch

The all-electric 2024 Renault 5 E-Tech supermini has been unveiled in production form, previewing its hot Alpine A290 relative
26 Feb 2024
Mini Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53): review, specs and buying guide
Mini evo 25
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Mini Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53): review, specs and buying guide

The R50 Mini Cooper captured all the fun of the original with excellent dynamics and a charming design, making it one of our top 25 cars of the last 2…
21 Feb 2024
Audi A3 review – the original premium hatch reborn
Audi A3 2024
In-depth reviews

Audi A3 review – the original premium hatch reborn

Despite recent updates, the Audi A3 is perilously close to losing its premium status in a competitive hatchback market
13 Feb 2024

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Volkswagen Golf 2024 review – still the benchmark hatchback?
Mk8 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen Golf 2024 review – still the benchmark hatchback?

The Mk8 Golf has some frustrating ergonomic flaws, but it remains a great all-rounder in all its guises
17 Jan 2024
Best small cars 2024 – pocket rockets reviewed and rated
Best small cars 2021
Best cars

Best small cars 2024 – pocket rockets reviewed and rated

You don’t need 200bhp or more in a small hatchback to have fun – these ‘warm’ small cars are the proof
2 Jan 2024
Cupra Born 2023 review
Cupra Born UK – front cornering
In-depth reviews

Cupra Born 2023 review

The Cupra Born is a well-executed electric car – if you put aside any pretence that it’s a genuine hot hatch
18 Sep 2023
Mini announces £600m Oxford factory investment for EV production
Mini factory
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Mini announces £600m Oxford factory investment for EV production

Mini’s Oxford factory will become an EV production facility in 2030 as the firm pivots towards an all-electric future
11 Sep 2023
Toyota Corolla 2023 review
Toyota Corolla – front
Reviews

Toyota Corolla 2023 review

The Corolla continues to offer honest, no-frills motoring – just don't expect much in the way of fun
8 Sep 2023
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Skoda Scala 2023 review
Skoda Scala 2023 review
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Skoda Scala 2023 review

Scala surprises little, but is a serious upgrade on the Rapid that went before. But thrilling? No.
15 Aug 2023
Peugeot 208 GT 2023 review
Peugeot 208 GT 2023 review
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Peugeot 208 GT 2023 review

Today's Peugeot supermini is a very different beast to those that came before; it’s clever, stylish and hides a sweet chassis that’s clawing to get ou…
15 Aug 2023
Ford Focus review
Ford Focus ST-Line – front
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus review

An uncomplicated everyday car that drives well and does everything you could reasonably expect
27 Feb 2023
Peugeot 308 2022 review – does the French hatchback finally outperform the VW Golf?
Peugeot 308 – front tracking
Reviews

Peugeot 308 2022 review – does the French hatchback finally outperform the VW Golf?

Stylish, content heavy and good enough to drive, the 308 is more interesting than a rival Golf, but then it’ll cost you
6 Jul 2022
Mercedes-Benz A-class review
In-depth reviews

Mercedes-Benz A-class review

Now in its fourth generation, the Mercedes A-class is unrecognisable from the car that kicked things off two decades ago.
11 May 2022
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra revealed – full details and possible GSe hot hatch
All-new Vauxhall Astra – front static
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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra revealed – full details and possible GSe hot hatch

Vauxhall’s first PSA-developed Astra arrives with a distinctive look and plug-in hybrid powertrains
12 Jul 2021
2021 Peugeot 308 priced from £24,000
2021 Peugeot 308
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2021 Peugeot 308 priced from £24,000

Peugeot’s 308 hatchback has been given an extreme makeover, and first cars hit the road this December
29 Jun 2021
Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review – throwback family fun
Vauxhall Insignia GSi – low tracking
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Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review – throwback family fun

Before Vauxhall benefits from Peugeot’s latest know-how, the Insignia soldiers to remind us of a time we have probably all forgotten
25 Mar 2021
Mini range updated for 2021 – supermini sharpens up to rival A1 and new 500e
Mini Cooper S 2021 - front quarter
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Mini range updated for 2021 – supermini sharpens up to rival A1 and new 500e

The Mini hatch range, including the Cooper S and Mini Electric all gain new style and tech features
26 Jan 2021
Ford Fiesta review – still the best supermini?
In-depth reviews

Ford Fiesta review – still the best supermini?

Britain’s most popular car also happens to be one of its most accessible driver’s cars
20 Aug 2020
SEAT Leon FR 1.5 TSI 2020 review – a spicy chorizo to a Golf’s currywurst
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SEAT Leon FR 1.5 TSI 2020 review – a spicy chorizo to a Golf’s currywurst

An impressive spread of abilities was always on the call sheet, but the balanced chassis and impressive calibration take the package further
6 Aug 2020
Volkswagen Golf (Mk7 2013-2020) review
Volkswagen Golf front three quarters
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf (Mk7 2013-2020) review

The Volkswagen Golf defines the family hatchback class, for good reason
18 Jul 2020
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BMW 2-series Gran Coupe review
In-depth reviews

BMW 2-series Gran Coupe review

Composed, comfortable and quick, but the 2-series Gran Coupe is short on dynamic flair
16 Apr 2020
New Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Coupe 2020 review
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New Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Coupe 2020 review

Mercedes’ four-door CLA Coupe does little wrong, but its uncompetitive pricing means external and internal rivals leave it redundant
9 Apr 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 pricing and specs revealed
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New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 pricing and specs revealed

After 35 million units there’s a new Volkswagen Golf, only this time under an increasingly large shadow
6 Mar 2020
New 2020 SEAT Leon revealed – the Golf’s Catalan cousin gets a makeover
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New 2020 SEAT Leon revealed – the Golf’s Catalan cousin gets a makeover

The SEAT Leon has been redesigned for 2020, and high-performance Cupra models are on their way
28 Jan 2020
2019 Ford Focus EcoBoost review
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2019 Ford Focus EcoBoost review

Some might suggest the UK is falling out of love with family hatchbacks, but the Focus EcoBoost is a good reminder of why it remains a compelling pack…
9 Dec 2019
All-new Toyota Yaris revealed – and hot Gazoo models aren’t far behind
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All-new Toyota Yaris revealed – and hot Gazoo models aren’t far behind

It might not be glamorous, but the new Yaris will form a base for some exciting new hotter versions
17 Oct 2019
BMW 2-series Gran Coupe ready to take on Mercedes-Benz CLA
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BMW 2-series Gran Coupe ready to take on Mercedes-Benz CLA

All-new front-wheel-drive 1-series spawns its first derivative: the 2-series Gran Coupe
16 Oct 2019
New 2018 Ford Focus revealed
Ford Focus launch - front
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New 2018 Ford Focus revealed

Ford has given its big selling Focus a complete overhaul to take on both traditional hatch and compact SUV rivals
11 Apr 2018
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 review and pictures
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 review and pictures

The new Mercedes CLA is a mini-me CLS four-door coupe, driven here in CLA250 turbo petrol form
12 Mar 2013
Birth of an icon: 1980
Renault 5
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Birth of an icon: 1980

Pre Audi quattro, the Renault 5 Turbo was one of the maddest, baddest hot hatches available
12 Jun 2008