Hot hatches
New 2023 Honda Civic Type R priced from £46,995
New 2023 Honda Civic Type R priced from £46,995
Honda’s new Civic Type R gets a bump in power and a more premium interior
New Audi RS 3 Performance Edition 2022 review
New Audi RS 3 Performance Edition 2022 review
The Audi RS 3 Performance Edition is an exclusive version of an already talented hatchback, but it's sadly not coming to the UK
Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022
Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022
Customers can choose between the Abarth 595 or the feistier 695 variant, with Turismo or range-topping Competizione trims available
Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines
Cupra Leon lineup gains 148bhp and 187bhp engines
New ‘warm’ options for Cupra range add new pure petrol options to the mix
Revised Mercedes-AMG A 45 hot hatch priced from £63,140
Revised Mercedes-AMG A 45 hot hatch priced from £63,140
Both the A 45 and less powerful A 35 will gain updates inside and out
New Audi RS 3 performance edition gets even more power
New Audi RS 3 performance edition gets even more power
Limited to just 300 units, the Audi RS 3 performance edition is faster, more focused and louder
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
The Track Pack adds uprated suspension, brakes and tyres to Ford’s hot hatch
New Ford Focus ST 2022 review
New Ford Focus ST 2022 review
The latest Ford Focus ST gets a tech boost and other tweaks to bring it up to date for 2022
Hot Hatch of the Year 2022: Hyundai i20 N
Hot Hatch of the Year 2022: Hyundai i20 N
The Hyundai i20 N is the 2022 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Ford Fiesta ST and Mercedes-AMG A 45 commended
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford’s Fiesta ST is still a vibrant, exhilarating hot hatch to drive, although it's now a little expensive to buy
Ford Fiesta ST vs Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Hyundai i20 N: 2022 group test review
Ford Fiesta ST vs Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Hyundai i20 N: 2022 group test review
Does the revised Ford Fiesta ST have the beating of the Hyundai i20 N? Or is the VW Polo GTI finally worthy of its famous badge?
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
Few Cupra Leon buyers opt for this entry-level version of the car. Is it a hidden gem, or the derivative to avoid?
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
Huge adjustable rear wing, plus redeveloped exhaust system and tweaked suspension feature on rally-inspired limited edition Abarth
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
The first hot Toyota Corolla in around two decades has been revealed, but sadly it won't be coming to the UK
Automatic Toyota GR Yaris in development 
Automatic Toyota GR Yaris in development
Toyota entered a GR Yaris with an automatic gearbox in its Gazoo Racing Rally Challenge
Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review
Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review
The Audi A1 has been a wildly successful premium supermini for over a decade, and continues to sell well in its latest generation. Here’s how to buy t…
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-AMG A 45 S: 2022 twin test review
Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-AMG A 45 S: 2022 twin test review
Two of the hottest hatches on sale do battle as we pitch the new Audi RS 3 against the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S
Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test
Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test
Final report: we’ve got mixed emotions as the Cupra Leon hot hatch leaves our fleet
Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test
Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test
Final report: our Audi S3 wasn't perfect, but it did show many strengths
Extreme Toyota GRMN Yaris limited edition arrives with major performance upgrades
Extreme Toyota GRMN Yaris limited edition arrives with major performance upgrades
Toyota GR Yaris receives a host of upgrades to create new hardcore GRMN Yaris hot hatch
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…
New Toyota GR Yaris H2 is a hydrogen powered hot hatch
New Toyota GR Yaris H2 is a hydrogen powered hot hatch
The hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Yaris H2 concept showcases future potential for hydrogen – but not as a fuel cell car
Ford Focus ST Edition vs Volkswagen Golf GTI: 2021 group test review
Ford Focus ST Edition vs Volkswagen Golf GTI: 2021 group test review
The Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI have been close rivals over multiple generations, can we separate the latest iterations?
New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox
New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox
Honda sister brand Acura has offered an early look at the new Integra, which features a six-speed manual gearbox and a “high-output” 1.5-litre VTEC en…
BMW M135i xDrive updated for 2022 with chassis tweaks
BMW M135i xDrive updated for 2022 with chassis tweaks
BMW says its revisions have made the M135i even sharper to drive – and there’s a new enhanced driving sound for the car’s stereo
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven 
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven
How has the Volkswagen Golf GTI evolved over 45 years? We test every generation of the legendary hot hatch to find out
Facelifted Ford Focus ST launched for 2021 with 276bhp
Facelifted Ford Focus ST launched for 2021 with 276bhp
Ford has made some styling tweaks and a few technological changes to the Focus ST, including a new 13.2-inch infotainment system
New Audi SQ2 2021 review
New Audi SQ2 2021 review
Audi’s updates have given the SQ2 a little more kerb appeal, but there’s no getting around the fact that there’s better value to be found in a traditi…
New Ford Focus ST Edition 2021 review
New Ford Focus ST Edition 2021 review
The Ford Focus ST Edition hot hatchback is a fine swansong for the outgoing Focus range
New Ford Focus ST Mountune m365 2021 review
New Ford Focus ST Mountune m365 2021 review
Has Mountune managed to extract just the right amount of performance from the Ford Focus ST with the new m365?
New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque
New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque
Ford has treated its peppy little Fiesta ST hot hatchback to a new front end, a few interior revisions and an extra 30Nm of torque
Fast car, slow driver vs slow car, fast driver! - CarThrottle video
Fast car, slow driver vs slow car, fast driver! - CarThrottle video
Alex and Ethan from our sister site CarThrottle go head-to-head to find out what's the quickest combo: a fast driver in a standard car, or a slow driv…
New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900
New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900
The latest Audi RS 3 giant-slaying hyper hatch can sprint from 0–62mph in 3.8 seconds and has claimed the Nurburgring lap record for compact cars
New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review
New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review
Can the addition of an automatic gearbox turn the Hyundai i30 N DCT into a hot hatch champion?
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
The new MINI JCW Anniversary Edition packs 227bhp, but just 60 are coming to the UK