The Golf GTI has grown bigger and heavier over the years, so could the feisty little Audi S1 prove to be a better used hot hatch?
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Used Skoda Octavia vRS long-term test review: report 1
You get a lot of space and performance for your money with a used Skoda Octavia vRS. But is the car as impressive an all-rounder as it sounds? We're living with one to find out
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Used test: Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Mégane RS vs Volkswagen Golf R
Buy any of these absolutely cracking hot hatches at a couple of years old and you'll have yourself a bargain, but which one will look best on your driveway? We have the answer...
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Used test: BMW M140i vs Mercedes-AMG A35
Buy either of these two thrilling hot hatches at 18 months old and you'll save a pretty penny, but which one will put the bigger grin on your face?
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Past Master: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1
In another of our history lessons, we look back at the original hot hatch and our 1981 Car of the Year, the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Used test: Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Mégane RS vs Volkswagen Golf R
Buy any of these absolutely cracking hot hatches at a couple of years old and you'll have yourself a bargain, but which one will look best on your driveway? We have the answer...
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Used test: Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Mégane RS vs Volkswagen Golf R
Buy any of these absolutely cracking hot hatches at a couple of years old and you'll have yourself a bargain, but which one will look best on your driveway? We have the answer...
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Used test: Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Mégane RS vs Volkswagen Golf R
Buy any of these absolutely cracking hot hatches at a couple of years old and you'll have yourself a bargain, but which one will look best on your driveway? We have the answer...
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Ford Focus ST long-term test
Has Ford replicated the brilliance of the Fiesta ST in its new Focus ST hot hatch? And can it match the class-leading Honda Civic Type R as a daily driver? We've got four months to find out
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Used test: BMW M140i vs Mercedes-AMG A35 - verdict
Buy either of these two thrilling hot hatches at 18 months old and you'll save a pretty penny, but which one will put the bigger grin on your face?
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Used test: BMW M140i vs Mercedes-AMG A35 - interiors
Buy either of these two thrilling hot hatches at 18 months old and you'll save a pretty penny, but which one will put the bigger grin on your face?
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Used test: BMW M140i vs Mercedes-AMG A35 - costs
Buy either of these two thrilling hot hatches at 18 months old and you'll save a pretty penny, but which one will put the bigger grin on your face?
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New Hyundai i30N vs used Renault Megane RS: which is best?
A new Hyundai i30N is a great alternative to more expensive hot-hatch rivals, but can it fend off a used Megane RS for less money?
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Ford Focus ST long-term test: report 3
Has Ford replicated the brilliance of the Fiesta ST in its new Focus ST hot hatch? And can it match the class-leading Honda Civic Type R as a daily driver? We've got four months to find out
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New Hyundai i30N vs used Renault Megane RS: which is best?
A new Hyundai i30N is a great alternative to more expensive hot-hatch rivals, but can it fend off a used Megane RS for less money?
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New Hyundai i30N vs used Renault Megane RS: which is best?
A new Hyundai i30N is a great alternative to more expensive hot-hatch rivals, but can it fend off a used Megane RS for less money?
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Ford Focus ST long-term test: report 2
Has Ford replicated the brilliance of the Fiesta ST in its new Focus ST hot hatch? And can it match the class-leading Honda Civic Type R as a daily driver? We've got four months to find out
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Used test: Abarth 595 vs Volkswagen Up GTI
These two tiny tots both offer maximum bang for the buck, but which one makes more sense used? Read on to find out
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Top 10: used hot hatches for less than £10,000
If you need something practical but want to inject some fun into your everyday motoring, take a look at our top 10 list of hot hatchbacks for less than £10,000...
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New Ford Focus ST vs Honda Civic Type R
Ford and Honda are both experts at making entertaining hot hatchbacks. But does the latest Focus ST have what it takes to topple the brilliant Civic Type R?
