Skoda’s new Vision RS model
Skoda isn’t a name that tends to set the pulse racing. It doesn’t evoke thoughts of sky-high power outputs, hair-raising acceleration and outrageo...
Fastest ever Golf GTI unveiled
There’s a new daddy coming to VW’s range of hot hatches and its name is the Golf GTI TCR.
Unveiled this week at Wörthersee during the largest an...
Limited-edition Renault Clio R.S.18
Renault has unveiled a new limited-run Clio based on the rowdy R.S.220 Trophy model.
The Clio R.S.18 is inspired by this year’s Renault Sport Racin...
New 2018 Ford Focus
You may think that everyone in 2018 just wants to drive SUVs these days but there’s a new C-segment hatchback on the way and it’s a biggie.
The...
Vauxhall turns up the heat on the Corsa with GSi model
Vauxhall isn’t particularly renowned for the performance of its cars. Sure, we’ve had the odd exception - most notably, the VXR8 - but on the whol...
Ford reveals more Fiesta ST details
Ford have recently revealed new details on their upcoming 2018 Fiesta ST models and its exciting.
Launch control and improved cornering technology ...
VW Up GTI – what the critics think
Of all the performance labels in the automotive sphere, GTI is undoubtedly one of the most respected.
Slap those three letters on any car and youâ€...
Ford bids farewell to Focus RS with Heritage Edition
The end is nigh for the Ford Focus RS. It may have only been on sale for a couple of years, but the blue oval is calling time on the masterful hot hat...
Renault Megane RS – all you need to know
You know the Megane, right? Well, this is that humble Renault on speed, literally.
The hot hatch landscape has changed significantly since the ...
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed
If you’re in the market for a high-end hatchback, you might want to hang fire on ordering that 1 Series because the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class ha...
What can we expect from the all-new A-Class?
Friday 2nd February - make a note of this date because this is when Mercedes-Benz will unveil the all-new A-Class to the world.
The physical reveal...
VW Polo GTI – what the critics think
Sticking the letters GTI behind anything is a surefire way to ramp up interest in any car.
It doesn’t even have to be a Volkswagen; the label has...
VW Up GTI available to order from February
The Volkswagen Golf GTI of today isn’t quite what it was when it first arrived in the UK in 1985.
Granted, a lot of us have changed over the cour...
Hyundai reveal new Veloster and Veloster N
Remember the Hyundai Veloster? You probably should; the quirky asymmetrical coupe-hatchback was part of Hyundai’s UK range up until late 2014.
...
(VIDEO) Chris Harris & the Honda Civic Type R
In his latest test, Chris Harris compares the new Honda Civic Type R against a cult classic, the second-gen ‘EP3’ Civic Type R to see how the new...
SEAT’s 305bhp Leon Cupra R coming soon
The current generation SEAT Leon has been a colossal success for the Spanish car maker, with the stylish and refined hatchback sparking a raft of othe...
Mini 1499 GT evokes the spirit of the 1275 GT
‘They don’t make them like they used to’.
It’s a phrase we hear often in 2017, especially in the automotive world, and when it comes to the...
Leaf Nismo concept set for Tokyo debut
The Nissan Leaf is an undisputed leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
It was the first EV to be mass-produced (in our very own Sunderland no...
(VIDEO) Porsche 911R vs Peugeot 205 Rallye
Chris Harris tests the Porsche 911R against a 1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye. Yes, really.
The point of the test is purely to find out if a mere French ha...
BMW i3 updated with new sportier version Â
The arrival of the BMW i3 in 2013 was a landmark moment for not just the German carmaker but the entire automotive industry.
Before this battery-po...
(VIDEO) Hot hatch head-to-head
The best hot hatches on the market go head to head in a quarter mile drag and a rolling start race to see who comes out on top.
Lets get straight int...
60 Years of Fiat 500
It has been 60 years since the Fiat 500 first launched and this car continues to win us over with its charms. The 500 remains immensely popular even t...
The tiniest cars you can buy in the UK
Cars are getting bigger. It’s a fact that with each new model update, our cars tend to be longer, wider and taller than before.
In some cases, th...
The Benefits of a Hatchback
This body style is incredibly versatile and has so many advantages over other options. We’ve picked out some of our favourite hatchbacks and the bes...