BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo, we test the Mercedes-AMG A35 against BMW’s M135 in its most hardcore guise – these are our favourite images from Aston Par…
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
Leicestershire tuning firm ZeroNine has given the last-of-the-line Focus ST a new lease of life with a series of performance upgrades – and Ferrari 59…
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
The most hardcore Leon since the Sub8 of a decade ago comes with removable rear seats
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi’s S1 was the product of an era of hunger for hot hatches and a fine addition to the roster it was too
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
We were always huge fans of the Mk7 VW Golf R. That its successor has never quite lived up to its high standards has only underlined how good it was
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Fast fun cars that won’t break the bank, to buy or when it comes time to sell
Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
Renault has stolen a march on its rivals with the R5, so does its Alpine relative go one further and set the electric hot hatch benchmark?
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left
The FL5 Civic isn’t long for this world, but it goes out as the most exciting and rewarding hot hatch of modern times – perhaps ever
Abarth 695C Turismo Fast Fleet test – living with the charming Italian hatch
Abarth 695C Turismo Fast Fleet test – living with the charming Italian hatch
Incredibly, we’ve never run an Abarth supermini on the Fast Fleet. Time to put that right
Toyota GR Yaris Fast Fleet test – living with the homologation hot hatch
Toyota GR Yaris Fast Fleet test – living with the homologation hot hatch
GR’s hot hatch made a welcome return to our fleet, this time without the Circuit Pack. So, is the standard spec all you need in its pre-facelift form?
Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k
Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k
The Ford Focus ST Edition turns an already-capable hot hatch package to 11, and now you can find used examples for much less than they were when new
Skoda Fabia 130 is a confusing special edition with 175bhp
Skoda Fabia 130 is a confusing special edition with 175bhp
A vRS in all but name, this is the fastest series-produced Fabia ever made
The Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance coming to the UK after all
The Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance coming to the UK after all
The GR Yaris Aero Performance will be coming to the UK it turns out, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form. It's also now an affordable used hero
Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look
Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look
The Mercedes A-class was thought to soon be discontinued. On the contrary, even the hot A35 soldiers on. It’s still a good hot hatch
Toyota GR Corolla is now even more capable, and UK-bound?
Toyota GR Corolla is now even more capable, and UK-bound?
Toyota’s given its GR Corolla hot hatch an overhaul for the right-hand drive Japanese market, but these tweaks might be more relevant to British enthu…
Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
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…
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
The ‘new’ Mini was perhaps motoring’s most anticipated sequel. BMW didn’t get it wrong – quite the opposite, as it transpired
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise. It’s aged like a fine wine and is an appreciating modern classic tod…
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R testing at the Nürburgring – more power and focus on the way
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R testing at the Nürburgring – more power and focus on the way
Vents in the bonnet and a gaping hole for a modified radiator suggest this will be a more extreme, more powerful Golf R
The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine
The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine
Audi’s five-cylinder engine isn’t long for this world, and a new hardcore RS3 is in the works to send it off in style
Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero 
Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero
The Clio Williams is seen as the quintessential hot Renault from the 90s, but the earlier 16V was a cracking car in its own right. Here’s what it’s li…
Audi S3 for £5415 off – save 10 per cent on Audi’s popular performance hatch
Audi S3 for £5415 off – save 10 per cent on Audi’s popular performance hatch
The Audi S3 has served diligently as a fast, appealing, strong-selling hot hatch. It’s now better than ever and available with discounts.
BMW M135 xDrive 2025 review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135 xDrive 2025 review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
Audi RS3 for £9435 off – save 13 per cent on Ingolstadt’s last hyper hatch
Audi RS3 for £9435 off – save 13 per cent on Ingolstadt’s last hyper hatch
The last five-cylinder performance car Audi will ever make won’t be around for ever and there are deals to be enjoyed, albeit with a catch
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE revealed - the first proper performance Vauxhall since VXR’s death?
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE revealed - the first proper performance Vauxhall since VXR’s death?
Vauxhall’s taking a leaf (and a few components) out of Peugeot’s book (parts bin) to create a hot 276bhp crossover with a limited-slip diff, upgraded …
Fiat Panda 100HP Fast Fleet test – living with a £2000 pocket rocket
Fiat Panda 100HP Fast Fleet test – living with a £2000 pocket rocket
It ranked among evo’s favourite superminis of the noughties, but is a 15-year-old, £2000, 100,000-mile example worth a punt? Porter finds out
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – affordable new performance cars
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – affordable new performance cars
Contracted though the hot hatch market may be, there are still some great models out there, from the electric Alpine A290 to the five-cylinder Audi RS…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 – specs and initial driving impressions
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 – specs and initial driving impressions
Volkswagen is finally letting the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with a hardcore, track-honed version called the Edition 50. If it’s anywhere near as bril…
Mini JCW 2025 review – too feisty for its own good
Mini JCW 2025 review – too feisty for its own good
The petrol-powered JCW lives on – for now. But in its latest incarnation, has this supermini survivor become too hardcore?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2025 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2025 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
The Golf GTI Clubsport lifts the Mk8.5 GTI to a higher level, but it’s still not quite a match for the best in class
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport in Mk8.5 guise makes for a tempting prospect at the right price
Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch
Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch
The Civic Type R is not long for this world and there are deals to be had on Honda’s pricey but near-perfect hot hatch