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GTI’s all-electric future – What lies ahead for VW’s hot hatch?
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GTI’s all-electric future – What lies ahead for VW’s hot hatch?

VW’s all-electric ID range likely to grow to include performance cars
24 Jan 2017
Vauxhall Corsa VXR review - can it match the Ford Fiesta ST?
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR review - can it match the Ford Fiesta ST?

The Corsa VXR is faster and more composed than its predecessor, but its rivals are a tough bunch to beat
16 Jan 2017
Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition - A final version of the ballistic hot hatch
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Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition - A final version of the ballistic hot hatch

As production of one of our favourite hot hatches ends Honda releases a final edition
10 Jan 2017
Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced
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Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced

Volkswagen has announced the availability of R-line trims for the facelifted seventh-generation Golf
5 Jan 2017
Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp
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Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp

German firm's next hot hatchback will take power outputs to new levels for the class
3 Jan 2017
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
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Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
24 Dec 2016
Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits
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Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits

Prices start at £3995 for more aggressive styling and a fruity exhaust note from GTI, GTD and R models
14 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 2
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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 2

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 3
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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars - Renault 5 Turbo group test - page 3

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R
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SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R

SEAT's most powerful road car ever also gets all-wheel-drive in ST estate form
6 Dec 2016
Kia Soul Sport hits the UK, priced from £23,250
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Kia Soul Sport hits the UK, priced from £23,250

Boxy Soul gets the Proceed GT's turbocharged engine but stops short of full 'GT' billing
5 Dec 2016
Renault Twingo GT announced - UK price revealed
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Renault Twingo GT announced - UK price revealed

Not a full-blown Renault Sport car, but the Twingo GT has all the trappings to make it an entertaining little hatch
22 Nov 2016
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Clio R.S.16 - Megane-engined hatch will not go into production
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Clio R.S.16 - Megane-engined hatch will not go into production

Renault Sport has announced it will not make its fastest ever Clio road car
16 Nov 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI – Seven generations of the iconic hot hatch
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Volkswagen Golf GTI – Seven generations of the iconic hot hatch

We've put together a gallery of every generation of Golf GTI, fresh from evo's archives
11 Nov 2016
Peugeot 208 GTi and GTi by Peugeot Sport review - a return to 205 GTi form?
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Peugeot 208 GTi and GTi by Peugeot Sport review - a return to 205 GTi form?

The Peugeot 208 GTI trying to channel the spirit of its seminal predecessor, the original 205 GTI. Does the latest hot hatch get close?
2 Nov 2016
Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed
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Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?
25 Oct 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 road trip - Wolfsburg Calling
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 road trip - Wolfsburg Calling

We drive an original Mk1 Golf GTI 850 miles back to its birthplace to celebrate four decades since the first rolled down the Wolfsburg line
21 Oct 2016
Hyundai to follow i30 N with hot WRC-inspired i20
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Hyundai to follow i30 N with hot WRC-inspired i20

N performance brand to expand with smaller hot hatch, possibly even Genesis-based model
5 Oct 2016
Volkswagen Scirocco review - a worthy hot hatchback alternative?
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Volkswagen Scirocco review - a worthy hot hatchback alternative?

The best hot hatchbacks are now more talented and more fun, but the Scirocco still holds appeal for keen drivers
26 Sep 2016
Renault launches Clio Cup Junior series - and we drive it
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Renault launches Clio Cup Junior series - and we drive it

Renault enters the 14-17 year old junior racing market with its scaled down Clio Cup touring car
21 Sep 2016
New Mini John Cooper Works Clubman debuts at Paris Show
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New Mini John Cooper Works Clubman debuts at Paris Show

More practical Mini is the most powerful Clubman yet
21 Sep 2016
New Honda Civic - full details revealed ahead of Paris show
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New Honda Civic - full details revealed ahead of Paris show

New model makes its debut with 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbocharged engines and an all-new platform
19 Sep 2016
Mountune Focus RS - Full details announced for 374bhp hatch
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Mountune Focus RS - Full details announced for 374bhp hatch

Ford specialist Mountune has detailed its new upgrade packages for Ford's super-hatch
11 Aug 2016
Turbocharged Volkswagen Up goes on sale from £12,055
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Turbocharged Volkswagen Up goes on sale from £12,055

VW finally offers a faster version of its stylish city car; range as a whole starts at £8995
21 Jul 2016
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Renault Clio review - updated supermini still a fine choice
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Renault Clio review - updated supermini still a fine choice

Chic Renault Clio has verve, but isn’t class-leader
15 Jul 2016
Renault Clio R.S. gets Sport, Cup and Trophy chassis, Akrapovic exhaust
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Renault Clio R.S. gets Sport, Cup and Trophy chassis, Akrapovic exhaust

Small but worthy revisions include new LED lights and an Akrapovic exhaust for the top Trophy model
5 Jul 2016
Honda Civic Type R vs BMW M135i - which is fastest
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Honda Civic Type R vs BMW M135i - which is fastest

Two super hatches battle it out in our next drag race film
29 Jun 2016
Mercedes A45 AMG vs Audi RS3 - Which is fastest?
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Mercedes A45 AMG vs Audi RS3 - Which is fastest?

The two ultimate super hatches battle it out
22 Jun 2016
DS 3 review - Does French hatch match a Mini for fun?
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DS 3 review - Does French hatch match a Mini for fun?

A car first, now a brand, the DS3 is Citroen’s spin-off that’s aiming at the premium players
22 Jun 2016
Just looking – Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti
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Just looking – Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti

£15k for a rusty old Alfasud? Not a bit of it - this is about as clean as they come
4 Jun 2016
Renault drops hints on hot new Renault Sport Clio
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Renault drops hints on hot new Renault Sport Clio

Beefed-up Clio will make its debut at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix
23 May 2016
Twenty forgotten hot hatchbacks – the fast, the fun and the rare
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Twenty forgotten hot hatchbacks – the fast, the fun and the rare

The appeal of some hot hatches endures longer than others, but these twenty cars are well worth remembering
17 May 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S – Golf R-beating power from hottest GTI
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S – Golf R-beating power from hottest GTI

Hottest Golf GTI yet will offer more power than the Golf R; could knock the Civic Type R from its Nurburgring perch
26 Apr 2016
Smart Brabus revealed in Coupe, Cabrio and Forfour forms
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Smart Brabus revealed in Coupe, Cabrio and Forfour forms

Hottest versions of Daimler's city cars make their debut - at a price
24 Apr 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport pricing confirmed - starts at £30,875
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport pricing confirmed - starts at £30,875

New hot hatch produces 286bhp in overboost mode to match SEAT’s new Leon Cupra 290
7 Apr 2016
Mercedes-AMG A45 review - is AMG's hot hatch capable of bringing the fight to the Focus RS?
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Mercedes-AMG A45 review - is AMG's hot hatch capable of bringing the fight to the Focus RS?

Incredible performance and grip, but lacking the involvement and fun that a great hot hatch requires
6 Mar 2016
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