Opel’s warm hatch gears up for launch With a scheduled market appearance closing in, the new 2018 Opel Corsa GSi reveals its mechanical quirks. Power will come from a 1.4-liter…
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Just how much fun-on-a-budget is the new Suzuki Swift Sport?
Video has the answer Although not as crowded as other car niches in Europe – yes, crossovers, it’s you I’m looking at – the supermini hot hatch has its well-defined…
One of the craziest FWD hot hatches ever: Alfa Romeo 147 GTA
You know you shouldn’t want one, but you can’t help yourself Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is a 3.2-liter hot hatch with its V6 engine slung over the front wheels which…
Next Ford Focus ST spotted on Nurburgring under camo
Only ST giveaways are its twin exhausts and subtle boot spoiler Ford is testing its next-gen Focus ST hot hatch on the Nurburgring, but if the example caught by our…
Hyundai i30N takes on VW Golf GTI in drag race
New kid on the block challenges the establishment Hyundai i30 N has been raising quite a few eyebrows in the months it’s been on sale, as journos have thrashed it…
You know you want a hotter Toyota Auris GRMN and so do we
Here’s what it could look like Although we're keeping expectations low to avoid future disappointment, we can't deny the fact that the GRMN-boosted attire and internal organs are exactly what…
Is the VW Golf R better with a manual or automatic gearbox?
We’re glad someone asked the question As far as hot hatches go, the market is not lacking options that come in all shapes, sizes and power outputs. But let's say…
Will the next VW Golf GTI wear a frown like this one?
This rendering hints that it might Volkswagen will be replacing its seventh generation Golf (which we tried in 1.6-liter TDI DSG and GTE guises) with an all-new model in 2019…
First 2018 Renault Megane RS reviews are in
They say it feels predictably less analog, but it’s still a riot 2018 Renault Megane RS is finally here and based on the first press test drive impressions, it’s going…
Which generation Honda Civic Type R is the best?
Video answers this question through drag racing, brake testing and fun rating Honda has been making various flavors of Civic Type R for just over 20 years when it started…