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Hyundai N may never give us another petrol-powered model
Hyundai N badge
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Hyundai N may never give us another petrol-powered model

Hyundai’s technical advisor Albert Biermann tells us to temper our expectations for another combustion-powered N model in the UK
17 Nov 2023
Car pictures of the week
Toyota GR Yaris and Audi S1
Features

Car pictures of the week

We pit the indomitable Toyota GR Yaris against the Audi S1 in the latest issue of evo. Here are some of our favourite snapshots
17 Nov 2023
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review
VW Up GTI - Front
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review

The Up GTI was a pint-sized evo favourite until it was taken off sale in early 2023
12 Oct 2023
A new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on the way to address the Mk8’s key flaw
Volkwagen Golf GTI facelift – front
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A new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on the way to address the Mk8’s key flaw

The Mk8 Golf GTI will see changes to its cabin tech and powertrain when it’s updated in early 2024
10 Oct 2023
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Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2023 review 
2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S 
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Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2023 review 

Big hitting AMG A45 S hyper-hatch gets the mildest of facelifts but still packs a heavyweight punch 
9 Oct 2023
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004-2009): review, specs and buying guide
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 – front
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004-2009): review, specs and buying guide

Volkswagen’s quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise – here’s how to bag a used example today
14 Sep 2023
Mini Bulldog Racing Edition revealed as track-focused N24 special
Mini Bulldog Racing Edition
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Mini Bulldog Racing Edition revealed as track-focused N24 special

Nürburg-based Bulldog Racing celebrates its N24 success with a unique Mini John Cooper Works
23 Aug 2023
Mini Cooper review
Mini – 3dr front tracking
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Mini Cooper review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough
22 Aug 2023
Volkswagen Polo GTI review
Volkswagen Polo GTI
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Volkswagen Polo GTI review

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N
7 Aug 2023
2023 Volkswagen Polo GTI Edition 25 priced from £31,295
Volkswagen Polo GTI Edition 25
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2023 Volkswagen Polo GTI Edition 25 priced from £31,295

The limited-run Polo GTI Edition 25 features a number of unique design touches inside and out, and it goes on sale later this week
31 Jul 2023
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Ford Fiesta production ends after 47 years
Ford Fiesta ST
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Ford Fiesta production ends after 47 years

After almost half a century as one of Britain's most popular cars, the final Ford Fiesta has rolled off the production line
7 Jul 2023
Ford Focus ST review
Ford Focus front
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Ford Focus ST review

An imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal if you don’t mind some rough edges
6 Jul 2023
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Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 review
Vauxhall Astra GSE
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Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 review

Vauxhall’s new hybrid-powered Astra range-topper looks the part. Don’t be deceived…
6 Jun 2023
£65,000 Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition sold out
Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition
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£65,000 Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition sold out

The Golf R has gained 333 Limited Edition trim with boosted performance, but each example has already been accounted for
2 Jun 2023
Ford Focus ST Track Pack 2023 review
Ford Focus ST Track Pack – front
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Ford Focus ST Track Pack 2023 review

A suite of upgrades sharpen the Ford Focus ST's already-capable formula, but it still lacks the outright engagement of some rivals
25 May 2023
New Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition launched to celebrate the manual gearbox
Mini JCW 1to6 Edition – front tracking
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New Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition launched to celebrate the manual gearbox

The third generation Mini is on the verge of being replaced, but UK customers can snap up one of 150 JCW 1to6 Editions before its demise
17 May 2023
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All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195
Abarth 500e – twin static
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All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195

Abarth is opening a new, all-electric chapter with the Abarth 500e, which will arrive as a compact hot hatch to rival the Mini Cooper E
4 May 2023
Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 review
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport – front cornering
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 review

The eighth VW Golf GTI isn't one of the very best, but it's still a formidably fast and capable hatchback
4 May 2023
Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3
Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3
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Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3

The all-new FL5-gen Civic Type R is here, and expectations are sky-high. Waiting for it are the rapid and capable Golf R and Audi RS3 and the brillian…
30 Apr 2023
BMW M135i 2023 review
BMW M135i review
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BMW M135i 2023 review

BMW’s hot hatch is a good car, but no longer a unique one, and misses the mark for pure fun
27 Apr 2023
Litchfield Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2023 review
Litchfield Golf GTI - drift
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Litchfield Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2023 review

With a 400bhp motor, Nitron suspension and a host of other goodies, the Litchfield GTI Clubsport is a manic interpretation of the staple hot hatch
25 Apr 2023
Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)
Honda Civic Type R FL5 Nurburgring record
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Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)

Not only is the FL5 Civic Type R the most engaging hot hatch on the market, it’s also now the fastest in its class around the Green Hell
21 Apr 2023
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Mercedes-AMG A35 2023 review
Mercedes-AMG A35
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Mercedes-AMG A35 2023 review

The AMG A35 does an impressive job of being fun and fast, but it isn’t the last word in engagement
13 Apr 2023
Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard
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Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard

The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability – here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested
5 Apr 2023
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Skoda Octavia vRS 2023 review
Octavia vRS FF – action
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Skoda Octavia vRS 2023 review

The current Octavia vRS doesn’t just repackage a Golf GTI into a more practical form, it adds in more style and polish, too.
24 Feb 2023
Renault Sport’s greatest cars
Renault Sports greatest cars
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Renault Sport’s greatest cars

Best known for its world beating hot hatchbacks, we run down the history of Renault Sport and its finest creations
17 Feb 2023
Toyota GR Yaris review
2021 Toyota GR Yaris black - header
In-depth reviews

Toyota GR Yaris review

Toyota’s new road-going rally special is a great driver’s car of the type we worried we’d never see again. It’s a little gem.
10 Feb 2023
Volkswagen Golf R review
evo Volkswagen Golf R PP – front cornering
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Volkswagen Golf R review

The Mk8 Golf R’s execution is found wanting; it’s less resolved, more complicated and not as engaging as previous iterations
6 Feb 2023
Audi RS3 review
Audi RS3 FF RSR – front tracking
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Audi RS3 review

The latest RS3 now has the chassis to match its powertrain, and it might even be the best bit
3 Feb 2023
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years 2023 review
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years – white front tracking
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Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years 2023 review

The new Golf R 20 Years edition is the best Mk8 yet, but still doesn't hit the highs of its most capable rivals
30 Jan 2023
Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport
Renault Megane RS Ultime – yellow front
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Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport

The ultimate Renault Sport Mégane RS is here. Unless you live in the UK that is
11 Jan 2023
2023 Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
Toyota GR Corolla US – cornering
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2023 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…
8 Dec 2022
Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs
Renault Clio V6
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Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs

Two decades on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it was like to …
28 Nov 2022
2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30
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2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30

Finalised UK specs including power, availability and price to be confirmed November 30
18 Nov 2022
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years – UK pricing confirmed at £48,095
Golf R 20 – NRing tracking
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Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years – UK pricing confirmed at £48,095

New range-topping Golf R 20 has key improvements from the chassis and powertrain
31 Oct 2022
Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI 2022 review
Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI
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Tolman Peugeot 205 GTI 2022 review

Today’s best hot hatches originate from the Far East, but 30 years ago Europe was the epicentre. So how does one of the icons from that era perform wi…
29 Oct 2022
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