Hot hatches
Hot Hatch of the Year 2024: Honda Civic Type R
Hot Hatch of the Year 2024: Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is the 2024 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Ford Focus ST Track Pack and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S commended
Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs
Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs
Suzuki plans to launch its first electric car in 2025, with more due to arrive by 2030
New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals
New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals
The updated Volkswagen Golf R is here, with more power and an all-new Black Edition trim
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal
Audi’s updated hyper hatchback and saloon still features a 395bhp five-cylinder engine, and goes on sale at the end of August
New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range
New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range
The facelifted Golf GTI goes on sale on 20 June, while plug-in hybrid versions of VW’s family hatchback are available from 27 June
Car Deal of the Day: spicy Volkswagen Polo GTI packs a lot of punch for £238 a month
Car Deal of the Day: spicy Volkswagen Polo GTI packs a lot of punch for £238 a month
VW’s smallest hot hatch is an impressively grown up car that’s wrapped up in a compact body, and it’s our Car Deal of the Day for 14 June
Alpine A290 revealed to battle MINI’s future Cooper JCW Electric
Alpine A290 revealed to battle MINI’s future Cooper JCW Electric
Small, powerful and stylish, the compelling new A290 hot hatchback is about to take Alpine mainstream
Car Deal of the Day: sporty Cupra Leon hatchback for as little as £194 per month
Car Deal of the Day: sporty Cupra Leon hatchback for as little as £194 per month
Our Car Deal of the Day for 10 June is a very affordable offer on Cupra’s fun to drive family hatchback
New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed on eve of 50th anniversary
New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed on eve of 50th anniversary
Volkswagen’s hottest front-wheel drive Golf gets an update, but no more power
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hot hatch reveal just days away
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hot hatch reveal just days away
The updated GTI Clubsport be unveiled at the Nürburgring 24 Hours as part of 50th anniversary for the VW Golf
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Cupra’s bespoke Born brought electric power to the hot hatch segment and at £266 a month it’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
New Cupra Leon hatchback and Estate arrives with 328bhp and Drift mode
New Cupra Leon hatchback and Estate arrives with 328bhp and Drift mode
Also part of the mid-life refresh are a revised infotainment system and new plug-in hybrid with 62-mile EV range
BYD Ocean-M could be a Golf GTI-rivalling EV hot hatchback
BYD Ocean-M could be a Golf GTI-rivalling EV hot hatchback
Chinese maker looks to fill every available niche, revealing a hot electric hatchback at the Beijing Motor Show
New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April
New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April
The wraps will come off the high-performance Cupra Leon alongside an updated Formentor next week
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power
MG4 EV XPower vs Cupra Leon 2024 twin test: can electric beat petrol?
MG4 EV XPower vs Cupra Leon 2024 twin test: can electric beat petrol?
Is an electric hot hatch a match for a petrol one?
Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Need an affordable car which delivers on both power and practicality? These cheap hot hatches fit the bill
New Alpine A290 electric hot hatch will be revealed at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024
New Alpine A290 electric hot hatch will be revealed at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024
Alpine is broadening its range with a new Renault 5-based model
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV
Coming in hot! First look inside new Abarth 600e smokin’ hot electric SUV
The 600e will be Abarth’s most powerful car ever, and benefit from traditional hot hatch technology
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower is silly fast and ridiculously cheap at £253 a month
The MG4 XPower can beat a Porsche 911 to 62mph yet is a fraction of the price, especially with our Deal of the Day for 28 March
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
Inflation strikes again! Updated Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch is £12,000 more than before
The GR Yaris ‘Gen 2’ comes with 276bhp three-cylinder motor, plus two rally driver-tuned special editions
Fiery hot Genesis GV60 Magma Concept launches new name in EV performance
Fiery hot Genesis GV60 Magma Concept launches new name in EV performance
The GV60 Magma Concept will spawn a hot production car that will come to the UK
New Alpine A290 prototype review: electric hot hatch shows plenty of promise
New Alpine A290 prototype review: electric hot hatch shows plenty of promise
We get behind the wheel of the Alpine A290 electric hot hatch as it concludes winter testing in camouflage
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition goes green, and yellow
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition goes green, and yellow
AMG’s distinctive Green Hell Magno paintwork has been applied to an A45 S with some yellow highlights alongside
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday
Limited edition Abarth 695 75° Anniversario celebrates outlandish performance brand’s birthday
A celebration of Abarth’s 75th anniversary and its 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, just 1,368 examples of limited-run hot hatch will be made
New Volkswagen Golf R facelift: four-wheel-drive hot hatch looks cool in the snow
New Volkswagen Golf R facelift: four-wheel-drive hot hatch looks cool in the snow
The hottest Golf has been spotted trying to cool off
New Toyota GR Yaris WRC special editions bring drive modes set by star rally drivers
New Toyota GR Yaris WRC special editions bring drive modes set by star rally drivers
Toyota is celebrating its WRC success with a pair of very special editions of the GR Yaris configured by Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera
Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch to follow up facelift with special edition variant
Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch to follow up facelift with special edition variant
A new teaser video shows tribute cars for Toyota’s WRC drivers
New Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift is hotter than ever with 261bhp
New Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift is hotter than ever with 261bhp
In a bid to trump rivals in the hot hatch market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been given more power to go with its new look
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024
Best used hot hatchbacks 2024
Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK
New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: quicker shifts and more power for homologation special reboot
New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: quicker shifts and more power for homologation special reboot
Toyota’s GR Yaris has been given a thorough overhaul, with more power, more focus and a new gearbox