Hot hatches

Ford Focus ST Mountune m330 review

The easy-fit Mountune upgrade boosts the Ford Focus ST hatchback to 326bhp and a huge 515Nm and offers great value.

Road tests

28 Aug 2020

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Hybrid power is a real boost for the Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch, but it comes at a cost

Road tests

24 Jul 2020

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The new MINI JCW GP is the brand’s fastest ever hatch, but it's also its most expensive

Road tests

30 Jun 2020

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Subtle updates make the Hyundai i30 N hot hatch even better suited to UK roads

Road tests

22 May 2020

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Hot versions of the new Focus will be capped at ST level, after Blue Oval confirms next-generation RS project is dead

News

20 Apr 2020

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Emissions regulations have done little to spoil the Volkswagen up! GTI pocket rocket

Road tests

5 Mar 2020

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Kia’s stylish shooting brake is a worthwhile range flagship

In-depth reviews

21 Mar 2019

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The Peugeot 208 GTi is well built, fast and fun, so has Peugeot finally recaptured the spirit of the 205 GTi?

In-depth reviews

15 Mar 2018

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The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG four-door coupe uses the same 355bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine as the A45 AMG

In-depth reviews

9 Mar 2015