Hot hatches

Hot Ford models have been falling by the wayside but we may see some iconic badges return soon

With a family EV, radical hot hatch and nippy roadster, this driveway collection can provide wheels for any occasion

Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come

The GTi badge is coming back, and sooner than we might have imagined!

It’s the mother of all Golfs but it isn’t as expensive as you might think. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 March

A practical crossover, svelte executive saloon and rorty hot hatch could be yours for less than £25,000 thanks to the Auto Express used car classified…

The Focus ST and RS 3 are great hot hatches, but which one should you buy with a £38,000 budget?

Rear-wheel-drive hot hatch on steroids will be made in limited numbers, each expected to cost well over £100,000

The Yaris M Concept was revealed at the start of the year, and now Toyota is looking at how to turn the project into reality

If you’re a driving enthusiast and had £40,000 to spend, these would be the perfect three cars to fill your driveway, all pulled from the Auto Express…

It’s technically possible, but not a priority. It’ll likely depend on us if VW launches an ID.1 GTI

Our Car hunter has £8,000 to find a small car that offers massive levels of fun

Need off-road capability in a compact package? Take a look the best small 4x4s

There's £30,000 to spend, and three parking spaces to fill. We take a look into the depths of the Auto Express used car classifieds to see what we can…

Our Car Hunter has £17,000 to spend on a car that will deliver driving fun and low costs, but what to choose?

The Golf GTI has skilfully combined racy performance with everyday useability for nearly 50 years. It’s our Deal of the Day for 10 February

The very best hot hatchbacks offer giant-killing performance and an engaging drive, all wrapped up in a family-friendly package

GTI-like styling with an 89-mile EV range… what's not to like? The VW Golf GTE is our Deal of the Day for 30 January

Performance cars have reached new heights of speed and interaction - here’s a list of our ten favourites from the current crop

The Suzuki Swift Sport was axed last year as the brand cleared the way for its first of several electric cars

The stylish French hot hatch produces up to 217bhp, features Brembo brakes, bespoke Michelin tyres and a tuned chassis

Japanese firm admits it’s investigating how to turn Type-R electric, but will only do so if it can deliver “joy of driving"

Renault boss says sub-brand has “motivation” to produce an even crazier take on the limited-run R5 Turbo

Major reductions come after Fiat saw sales drop by 14 per cent in 2024 compared with 2023

VW’s legendary Golf is 50. We look at where it started, how it’s changed – and where it’s going

BMW’s four-wheel-drive M135 has received a major facelift. We put it up against the Audi S3 Sportback, which was also revised earlier this year

Our picks for the best used hot hatchbacks in the UK

The 2024 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year is now our Deal of the Day for 7 November

It’s “still too early” to know if Abarth will make a go-faster version of the new Fiat Grande Panda