Abarth 70th Anniversary Range Welcomes the 595
29 Apr 2019, 20:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The scorpion is 70 years old, and what that means for Abarth is a lot of special editions based on the 595 and 124 Spider
Mazda Official Wants Hotter Mazda3, Hybridized 2.5-liter Turbo Engine Considered
12 Apr 2019, 17:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A hot hatchback from Mazda? That's exactly what program manager Kota Beppu wants, but the Mazda3-based model might not be available in Europe
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition Is Limited To 600 Units
10 Apr 2019, 11:26 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The paintwork might be similar to the Focus RS Heritage Edition, but the UK-exclusive Fiesta ST Performance Edition doesn't benefit from Mountune know-how
Toyota Corolla GR Hot Hatchback Under Consideration, To Rival Hyundai i30 N
28 Dec 2018, 16:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it hasn't been rubber-stamped by the beancounters, the Corolla GR is under consideration as a means to make Toyota sporty again
New Mercedes-AMG A45 Teased Drifting Like There’s No Tomorrow
22 Dec 2018, 08:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The world of über hatchbacks will welcome the 2019 Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic in due time, packing in the ballpark of 400 PS (395 horsepower)
Mazda3 MPS Hot Hatchback Won’t Return Anytime Soon
29 Nov 2018, 20:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Unfortunately no, the Mazda3 MPS isn't coming back. Adding insult to injury, the RX-9 won't happen anytime soon according to the CEO
Renault Details Megane RS Trophy In Mega Photo Gallery
24 Nov 2018, 13:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / At €44,100 from the get-go and €45,900 with the twin-clutch transmission, the Megane RS Trophy is one expensive Renault alright!
2019 Honda Civic Type R Is $1,000 More Expensive Than Previous Model Year
1 Nov 2018, 18:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An eye-watering $1,000 more expensive than before, the Civic Type R for 2019 doesn't differ too much from the previous model year
Hyundai Launches 2019 Veloster N In The U.S. At Thunderhill Raceway
26 Oct 2018, 13:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Europe has the i30 N, but over in the United States, Hyundai goes one step further in terms of design with the 2019 Veloster N
Skoda Vision RS Plug-In Hybrid Hot Hatchback Teased, Packs 245 PS
26 Sep 2018, 18:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If Skoda will ever put the Vision RS into production with the same powertrain as the concept, chances are it will be an instant hit with the European public
2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Leaked, Looks Fun To Drive
18 Sep 2018, 20:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As you would expect from Mercedes-AMG, the A35 4Matic is both show and go. We're still waiting on the 400-horsepower A45 4Matic, though
2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 Coming to Paris Motor Show With 4Matic All-Wheel Drive
14 Sep 2018, 16:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / At the beginning of October, Mercedes-AMG will pull the veil off the all-new A35 hot hatchback, packing in excess of 300 horsepower
2019 Abarth 595 Competizione Packs 180 PS
4 Sep 2018, 15:36 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though the Fiat Mini platform is in its 15th year of production, the 500 and 595 lineups soldier on without too many improvements in this regard
Hyundai i30 N Demand Outstrips Supply In Europe
20 Aug 2018, 09:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it is the underdog, the i30 N exceeded every expectation the N division had in the first place. Good on you, Hyundai!
Hyundai i30 N Tuned By RaceChip To 320 Horsepower
17 Aug 2018, 17:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want the most performance from the i30 N without compromising reliability, RaceChip is much obliged to make your wish come true
Jenson Button Sets FWD Lap Record at The Hungaroring in Honda Civic Type R
6 Aug 2018, 14:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / When your pair a Formula 1 world champion with a hot hatchback on a racing track, you'd better expect a new lap record from this unbeatable combo
Volkswagen Discontinues Golf GTI in Europe, Golf GTI Performance Lives On
19 Jul 2018, 14:40 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're planning on getting an all-new Golf GTI, you'd better hurry because the remaining stock is all that's left for the seventh generation of the Golf
2020 Volkswagen Golf R Could Get 400 Horsepower From Mild-Hybrid 2.0 TSI
31 May 2018, 14:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Volkswagen's R brand is about to make the biggest change in its entire history, as it prepares to roll out the next-generation Golf R with no less than 400 PS
Lancia Delta Integrale Coming Back as Limited-Edition Model
30 May 2018, 14:35 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although Fiat Chrysler doesn't know how to tap into the legacy of Lancia, an individual going by the name of Eugene Amos certainly does
2020 Ford Fiesta RS Dismissed by European Design Director
29 May 2018, 09:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / So it appears the Fiesta RS isn't happening, with Ford of Europe's design director arguing that the Fiesta ST is adequate as is for the go-faster stuff