Toyota has an illustrious history in world rallying that has influenced many of its models over the years. As our Toyota GR Yaris review will show, though, this beefed-up small car is more than influenced by rallying – it is basically a rally car for the road. Yet it also offers some everyday practicality,...

Since the mid 2000s, Hyundai has undergone a huge transformation, with the brand producing ever improved and better quality cars. It's a remarkable success story for a manufacturer that not that long ago was knocking out the best-left-forgotten Sonata... And now Hyundai is turning its hand to performance...

Ford has always had a knack for creating superb hot hatches and few models can match the history and sheer performance of the diminutive Ford Fiesta. Over the years, the little Ford has spawned a number of highly capable cars, with the XR2, RS Turbo and previous-generation ST establishing themselves...

The Ford Puma ST certainly looks the part. With a sporty bodykit, lowered suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels, it appears purposeful without being in-your-face. It’s a similar story inside, where oh-so-comfortable and supportive Recaro seats are complemented by a flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminium...

Taking the regular Hyundai i20 small hatch as the starting point, the Hyundai i20 N adds a number of visual and mechanical upgrades. A new front bumper with large air intake, side skirts, rear spoiler and lower diffuser are matched by unique 18-inch alloy wheels as well as numerous ‘N’ logos. ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTE is a hot hatchback that promises pious fuel consumption and environmental friendliness. Pitched as a plug-in hybrid version of the legendary Volkswagen Golf GTI , the GTE accordingly has big shoes to fill. Volkswagen has set the bar high, giving the GTE the same 245PS power...