Abarth 600e 2025 review: Another welcome hot hatch for the electric generation


The Abarth 600e takes Fiat’s electric family car and adds plenty of spice… with help from Alfa Romeo.
Alpine A290

Alpine A290 2025 review


The Alpine is one of the most highly-anticipated electric hot hatches so far, but does it live up to the hype?
Audi S3 Sportback

Updated Audi S3 unveiled in full


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.
Volkswagen ID. GTI concept

Volkswagen previews a GTI for the electric age


The ID. GTI concept shows an electric Volkswagen hot hatch could look.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.