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All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
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All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?

Renault bosses reveal that a hot variant of the all-electric Zoe could be on the way to replace the Clio RS
11 Oct 2019
Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring
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Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring

We brought the Hyundai i30 Fastback back to its spiritual home in Germany's Eifel mountains, where there is a racing track you might well have heard o…
7 Oct 2019
Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled 
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Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled 

Abarth has revealed yet another special-edition 695, this time with a race-inspired adjustable spoiler 
4 Oct 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs
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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs

The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR to sign off the current Golf GTI before the all-new Mk8
1 Oct 2019
2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp
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2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp

The supermini has been given a new Garrett turbocharger, paint options and tweaks inside
13 Sep 2019
2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal
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2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal

Mégane RS spotted high-altitude testing in Spain with a fresh new look
4 Sep 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The typically polished and understated design keeps the GTI desirable, even as it enters its twilight years
28 Aug 2019
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered
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Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered

Ford's already brilliant Fiesta ST was given some choice upgrades and a familiar new livery, but the Performance Edition was pricey
19 Aug 2019
Hyundai N Performance track day
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Hyundai N Performance track day

Forty evo subscribers were invited to Brands Hatch to try Hyundai’s new i30 N and i30 Fastback N models.
16 Aug 2019
New Volkswagen Golf R 2019 review
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New Volkswagen Golf R 2019 review

With no major flaws, yet a real depth of character and a peerless image, the Golf R is popular for good reason. It’s brilliant.
15 Aug 2019
Mini John Cooper Works review
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Mini John Cooper Works review

The JCW is certainly fast and relatively sophisticated for a hot hatch but it’s doesn’t quite have the fun factor of its chief rival
25 Jul 2019
SEAT Leon review
SEAT Leon - 2017 profile driving
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SEAT Leon review

SEAT's Leon is much more than a Volkswagen Golf understudy
15 Jul 2019
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Mini Cooper video review
MY18 Mini Cooper hatch - front
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Mini Cooper video 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
12 Mar 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The Golf GTI has the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine found in many other VWs
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

British B-roads can be the making and undoing of a car. The GTI however is perfectly suited to them, with top-of-the-line chassis control and balance
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

With a 0-62mph time of 6.4sec and a 155mph top speed, the GTI delivers performance worthy of the badge
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

Being the same size as the standard Golf means the GTI is a very practical car. Standard tech includes DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and, perhaps …
24 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review

The Golf GTI now consumes less fuel and has lower road tax. It has dropped five insurance groups due to better safety systems, which include emergency…
24 Jan 2019
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review
Mercedes-AMG A45 - Front
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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review

Dramatic performance and plenty of grip for AMG's smallest offering, but you can find more fun for less money elsewhere
8 Jan 2019
Cheap first cars for fast car fans - evo fun on a budget
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Cheap first cars for fast car fans - evo fun on a budget

A wide variety of late-90s to late-00s hero hatchbacks and roadsters can now be picked up from just £500-£3000
3 Jan 2019
New Ford Focus ST spied testing
Ford Focus ST spy - front
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New Ford Focus ST spied testing

The hottest of the new generation Focus models, till the RS arrives, should have what it takes to be a class leader
25 Oct 2018
Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?
Mini Cooper S GT Edition - front
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Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?

Mini’s latest retro limited-edition car will only be available in France
5 Oct 2018
Vauxhall Corsa GSi prices announced – to start at £19k
2018 vauxhall Corsa GSi
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Vauxhall Corsa GSi prices announced – to start at £19k

Priced the same as the new Fiesta ST, the Corsa GSi has a tough battle ahead with its warm supermini
9 Jul 2018
Renault Clio R.S. 18 pricing announced
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Renault Clio R.S. 18 pricing announced

Renault’s limited edition Clio R.S. 18 will be strictly limited to 15 units at just over £24k
1 May 2018
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Audi S1 quattro (2014-2018) review
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Audi S1 quattro (2014-2018) review

The Audi S1 brings speed, premium appeal and impressive build quality to the junior hot hatch segment.
1 Feb 2018
Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch
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Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch

Extra power extracted from the RS3’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine reduces 0-62mph time to 3.7sec
19 Jan 2018
Ford Fiesta ST review
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Ford Fiesta ST review

The ST was evo’s favourite junior hot hatch, hopefully the new one will be just as fun.
17 Jan 2018
New facelifted Mini for 2018
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New facelifted Mini for 2018

New LED headlights, Union Jack rear lights and an optional dual-clutch transmission constitute the Mini Cooper’s mid-life refresh
15 Jan 2018
Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed
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Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed

A new version of the Focus RS gets unique red paint, black wheels and an LSD, but no extra power
20 Dec 2017
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI
2018 VW Polo GTI – Front
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2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Larger body, 2.0-litre turbo engine and plenty of new tech debuts on the new 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI
13 Nov 2017
Ford Focus ST review
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Ford Focus ST review

Quick, affordable and fun, but not perfect
9 Nov 2017
Ford's Go Faster
Ford Go Faster
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Ford's Go Faster

Part hooning around in fast Fords and part immersive theatre, Go Faster is a fun and surreal experience
24 Oct 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTD review
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTD - Front
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Volkswagen Golf GTD review

Frugal and refined but at the cost of excitement
4 Oct 2017
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
Skoda Kodiaq
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Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year

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

A wonderfully rear-drive premium compact hatchback
14 Aug 2017
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