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Toyota GR Corolla gets motorsport-inspired upgrades for 2026

Toyota's Gazoo Racing division has made modifications to the 2026 GR Corolla, improving its body rigidity and engine cooling.

Toyota GR Yaris gains a wild rally-inspired bodykit

Recently launched in Japan, Toyota Gazoo Racing has used feedback from motorsport to enhance the GR Yaris hot hatch.

Best hot hatchbacks to buy in 2025

We round up the greatest hot hatchbacks on sale in 2025, including the Honda Civic Type R, Toyota GR Yaris, and Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new Nurburgring lap record

The 50th anniversary Golf GTI Edition 50 is the fastest production Volkswagen to lap the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.

Peugeot 208 E-GTI combines hot hatch heritage with EV power

The GTI badge is back on Peugeot hot hatchback, four decades after the launch of the iconic 205. And this E-GTI is electric.

Honda Civic Type R bows out with £58,000 Ultimate Edition

Just 10 examples of the commemorative Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition will come to the UK, priced at £57,905.

Toyota to build 300hp GR Corolla hot hatch in the UK

To help meet demand for the 300hp hot hatchback, Toyota will produce the GR Corolla in Derbyshire from 2026 onwards.

Renault 5 Turbo 3E blasts back as outrageous ‘mini supercar’

With the promise of 540hp from its electric powertrain, the rear-driven Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatchback will arrive in 2027.

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX electric hot hatch to cost from £46,225

With 326hp and rear-wheel drive, the new GTX becomes the flagship model in the electric Volkswagen ID.3 range.

Updated 2024 Audi RS3 prices and specs revealed

Both Sportback and Saloon versions of the revised 2024 Audi RS3 will be available to order in the UK from next month.