Vauxhall Astra GSe 2025 review – a hybrid you'd live with rather than live for
Vauxhall Astra GSe 2025 review – a hybrid you'd live with rather than live for
Vauxhall’s hybrid-powered Astra range-topper looks the part. Don’t be deceived…
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?
Peugeot 205 Rallye (1988 - 1992): a featherweight homologation hatch
Peugeot 205 Rallye (1988 - 1992): a featherweight homologation hatch
Most modern high-performance cars struggle when it comes to the UK’s narrow, gnarly back-roads. What’s needed here is something small, light, French a…
BMW 128ti (2020 - 2024) review – does BMW's first front-drive hot hatch have the GTI beat?
BMW 128ti (2020 - 2024) review – does BMW's first front-drive hot hatch have the GTI beat?
BMW's first front-drive hot hatch has some issues against more focused rivals, but is very well priced and does enough to worry the basic Golf GTI
Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?
Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?
A suite of upgrades sharpen the Ford Focus ST's already-capable formula, making it more engaging than ever
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Though the third-generation Swift Sport erred on the tepid side of warm, rather than hot, its charms matured over the years as its main rivals disappe…
Volkswagen Golf R v Golf GTI Clubsport – car pictures of the week
Volkswagen Golf R v Golf GTI Clubsport – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo, we test the Mk8.5 Golf R against the GTI Clubsport – these are our favourite shots
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI? 
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI?
The GTX badge has been applied to the ID.3 in efforts to bring a sharper drive to Volkswagen’s smallest EV. We find out if it’s pulled it off
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the undisputed king of hot hatches
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the undisputed king of hot hatches
The FL5 is more exciting, tactile and rewarding than any other current hot hatchback, and one of the best everyday performance cars you can buy
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
Richard Meaden reflects on the golden age of Renault Sport hot hatches, and what the future might hold for Alpine EVs
Mini Cooper S (F56, 2014 - 2024) review – the last manual Mini
Mini Cooper S (F56, 2014 - 2024) review – the last manual Mini
The F56 Mini Cooper S marked the end of an era for the Mini hatch, being the last to offer a manual transmission
2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power
2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power
Following the launch of the JCW Electric, Mini has revealed its updated petrol-powered John Cooper Works
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2024 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2024 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
The new Mini John Cooper Works is the firm’s hottest electric hatch
The new Mini John Cooper Works is the firm’s hottest electric hatch
Mini’s new John Cooper Works E will join the electric hot hatch fold later this year, and this is our first look at the production model
Is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI a return to form? – car pictures of the week
Is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI a return to form? – car pictures of the week
In issue 326 of evo, we get to know the Mk8.5 Golf GTI on some of the best roads in the UK – these are our favourite shots
Peugeot 206 GTi 180 – the car world's greatest misses 
Peugeot 206 GTi 180 – the car world's greatest misses
Late to the party and betraying its heritage, the GTi 180 marked the end of Peugeot’s hot hatch highs
Could the GR Corolla be coming to the UK? Toyota weighs in
Could the GR Corolla be coming to the UK? Toyota weighs in
An updated Toyota GR Corolla has been spied at the Nürburgring, leading to speculation about a European introduction for the model. We asked and the J…
Mini Cooper S 2024 review – is the last petrol Cooper S one of the best? 
Mini Cooper S 2024 review – is the last petrol Cooper S one of the best?
The new Cooper S is one of the few hot superminis that remain on sale in 2024, and the final generation to use a combustion engine
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Production of the Abarth 595 and 695 has come to a close; a drive in the 75 Anniversario edition reminds us what we’ll be missing
Audi S3 2024 review – the best S3 yet
Audi S3 2024 review – the best S3 yet
The S3 has been injected with a new level of dynamic ability as part of a mid-life update. Is it now a worthy Mercedes-AMG A35 rival?
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R
Volkswagen's first electric hot hatchback is finally ready to hit the road, but it doesn't come cheap
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
Abarth shuts up shop on the petrol-powered 595 hot hatch after a long and successful run
The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too
The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too
Audi has revealed its mid-life update for the ‘8Y’ RS3, enhancing its design, dynamics and interior tech
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
This mid-engined miniature hero was another rally-ready special lost with the cancellation of Group B
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S (2016, Mk7): an ultra-exclusive hot hatch great
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S (2016, Mk7): an ultra-exclusive hot hatch great
The Mk7 GTI Clubsport S is the understated ultimate Volkswagen Golf that excels on both the road and track
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport costs £8k less than Honda's Civic Type R
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport costs £8k less than Honda's Civic Type R
With the Mk9 Golf set to go all-electric, the new GTI Clubsport is one of the last petrol-engined GTIs
The new Volkswagen Golf R could be the last petrol version, and it costs £43,320
The new Volkswagen Golf R could be the last petrol version, and it costs £43,320
The Mk8.5 Golf R could be the final petrol-powered hyper hatch from Volkswagen
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
The R53-generation Mini Cooper S Works GP is a genuine road-going special – in miniature
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
The Cupra Leon has been updated to match its Golf GTI and Audi S3 cousins, bringing more power, a refreshed design and a welcome dynamic edge to the h…
Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000
Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000
The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form
Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king 
Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king
The Civic Type R has so far seen off all challengers, but will it meet its match in the trackday-friendly Focus ST?
Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage
Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage
Who doesn’t love a fast Ford? Prepare for a nostalgia overload as we get a guided tour of Ford UK’s magnificent, newly rehomed Heritage Collection
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
The Cooper SE is Mini’s first ground-up electric hot hatch – does Alpine’s A290 have a fight on its hands?
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper and more powerful than the old one
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper and more powerful than the old one
The Mk8.5 Golf GTI gets more power, an interior refresh and a lower asking price – can it right the wrongs of its predecessor?
New BMW 1-series arrives with hot M135 xDrive packing less power but a sharper drive
New BMW 1-series arrives with hot M135 xDrive packing less power but a sharper drive
BMW has given its hot hatch a makeover, with sharper dynamics - but less power - to take on Audi’s new S3.