hot hatch

Skoda matches Golf GTI with most powerful Octavia vRS yet

The updated 2024 Skoda Octavia vRS hot hatchback and estate now match the Volkswagen Golf GTI for power output.

New VW Golf GTI Clubsport and Golf R prices and specs revealed

Three new performance versions of the Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf are now available, including the track-focused GTI Clubsport.

New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI: Everything you need to know

With updated tech and a boost in horsepower, the latest version of the Golf GTI hot hatchback goes on sale this month.

Nurburgring King: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has broken cover, with 300hp, track-focused dynamics and a top speed of 166mph.

Hot Audi S3 upgraded with more power and greater agility

Following an update for the regular Audi A3, the S3 Sportback and Saloon models gain a mid-life refresh for 2024.

GTI goes electric! Volkswagen reveals ID. GTI hot hatch concept

Ahead of the Munich Motor Show, Volkswagen has revealed the ID. GTI – its first electric car to wear the iconic badge.

New Abarth 500e is a feisty electric hot hatchback

The Abarth version of the electric Fiat 500e serves up 155hp for 0-62mph in 7.0 seconds, plus the promise of real on-track ability.

Hyundai i30 N Limited Edition wears GPS coordinates of the Nurburgring

Limited to 800 cars worldwide, the UK is allocated 75 examples of the stylish Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition.

Wild 300hp GR Corolla is Toyota’s latest hot hatch – but not for the UK

The 300hp all-wheel-drive GR Corolla is Toyota’s rally-inspired Golf R rival. The petition to bring it to the UK starts here...

BMW updates M135i xDrive hot hatch for 2022

A mid-life update for the range-topping BMW M135i hot hatch brings new chassis tuning for greater driver engagement.