So what exactly is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N? If we were being unkind, it's simply an Ioniq 5 with more aggressive styling, more performance, some chassis revisions and a load of gimmicky features that give it a sense of fun. But that doesn't really do it justice. Hyundai's N department is its answer...

Like the Escort Mexico and Sierra Cosworth, the Focus RS follows in the best of Ford's performance history. It’s fantastic fun, offers serious performance and yet it’s affordable next to competitors. The only thing that lets it down a little is the fairly conservative interior. Power – all 350PS of...

While some manufacturers may have pinched the GTI badge for sporty versions of their hatchbacks, the fact is that there is only one true claimant to the name and that’s the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The seventh generation Golf GTI follows the now familiar formula with a turbocharged 2.0 TSI petrol...

Based on the latest Fiat 500 Electric , the Abarth 500e boasts a power output of 152PS and a 0-62mph time of 7.0 seconds. In the world of fast electric cars , that doesn't sound all that impressive - but the Abarth 500e is about much more than facts and figures. It's very much an electric car that...

The old Volkswagen Golf R certainly had its fans. It held widespread appeal amongst young car enthusiasts with a bit of money who wanted something more impressive than the usual Ford Fiesta ST , or even a VW Golf GTI .  Much like fast Fords of the early nineties, it also developed a reputation...

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...