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New Audi S3 gets more power and borrows parts from the RS 3

Published 08 April 2024
By Shane O' Donoghue
The entry point to Audi's high-performance models, the S3, has been updated for 2024, with more power and a host of tech upgrades.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai unleashes 641bhp, £65k Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai has revealed that its forthcoming high-performance Ioniq 5 N will cost from £65,000, with order books now open.
Published 26 October 2023
Volkswagen ID. GTI concept

Volkswagen previews a GTI for the electric age

The ID. GTI concept shows an electric Volkswagen hot hatch could look.
Published 03 September 2023
New BMW 128ti quicker, more affordable than Golf GTI

Best hot hatchbacks of 2023

In a world full of SUVs, it's good to know that the hot hatchback is still going strong. We pick six of the best for 2023.
Published 21 April 2023
2023 Honda Civic Type R

New Honda Civic Type R unveiled

The new Civic Type R debuts with a lighter body and a whole suite of mechanical tweaks, making it the fastest model yet.
Published 21 July 2022
2022 Cupra Born

Cupra Born review 2022

The new Cupra Born is an electric car with hot hatch potential. Dave Humphreys reviews the Born to see how its performance, driving range and mor
Published 11 October 2021
Jeremy Clarkson thinks the Toyota GR Yaris is as thrilling as a Porsche 911

Jeremy Clarkson gives Toyota GR Yaris five stars

Jeremy Clarkson has made the audacious claim that the new Toyota GR Yaris is as thrilling as a Porsche 911, in his five-star review of the car.
Published 21 February 2021
2020 Ford Puma ST review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2020 Ford Puma ST review

The Puma crossover gets Ford's performance car treatment. Can it earn its place next to the fabulous bargain Fiesta ST and Focus ST models?
Published 04 December 2020
Jeremy Clarkson reviews his People's Car of the Year

Clarkson on Mini GP, his People's Car of the Year

As you should know by now, last weekend marked the reveal of the winners of the Sunday Times Driving Motor Awards.
Published 11 October 2020
New BMW 128ti quicker, more affordable than Golf GTI

New BMW 128ti quicker, cheaper than Golf GTI

BMW has unveiled the 128ti, a front wheel drive hot hatchback unveiled by the German car maker to rival the ever-popular Golf GTI.
Published 08 October 2020
2020 Honda Civic Type R review

2020 Honda Civic Type R review

The truth is, Honda didn’t have a whole lot to improve when it came to the Civic Type R, the current generation of which hit roads in 2017.
Published 01 October 2020
Audi unveils S3 Sportback and Saloon

Audi unveils S3 Sportback and Saloon

Audi has unveiled the newest additions to its high performance S range, unveiling the S3 Sportback and Saloon this afternoon.
Published 11 August 2020
2018 Renault Mégane RS 280 review by Will Dron for Driving.co.uk

2018 Renault Mégane R.S. 280 review

If you’re in the market for a hot hatch today, the options are overwhelming, meaning the latest Renault Mégane R.S. has its work cut out.
Published 04 January 2019