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New Audi RS 3 gets 394bhp, drift mode, LEDs that spell its name

Published 19 July 2021
By Shane O' Donoghue
Audi has revealed its latest high-performance model, the new RS 3, in hatchback and saloon body styles – the UK order books open next month.
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
VW unveils flagship Golf GTI Clubsport

VW unveils flagship Golf GTI Clubsport

Volkswagen has unveiled the new Golf GTI Clubsport, a hotter version of the GTI hot hatchback that was unveiled at the end of September.
Published 14 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

Watch James May unbox full-size Toyota Yaris GRMN

The Grand Tour's James May puts his own spin on the unboxing video trend, by unpacking a full-size Toyota Yaris GRMN hot hatchback.
Published 16 November 2018
Hot hatch battle: Focus RS vs Civic Type R vs M140i vs RS 3 vs Golf R vs AMG A45

Hot hatch showdown: six new models do battle

How hot do you like your hot hatchback? Fast and furious or brisk and civilised? And what should it look like? Would you prefer it to be as discr
Published 12 November 2017
The Clarkson review: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Clarkson review: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

One of the problems with running a car company is that no department actually finishes what it’s working on. Which makes launching a new car extr
Published 14 June 2017