An homage to what was undoubtedly one of the coolest Group B cars ever made
by Jason Barlow
Unfortunately, we won’t be getting this one
Honda has updated the Civic Type R for 2027. And before you ask, no, the Japanese manufacturer hasn't added electrification (yet), but it has improved the FL5's overall driving experience via modifications to the suspension, brakes, engine, and interior comfort.
by Lije Martin
After the ID. Polo, another VW electric hatch gets the GTI treatment
This is all the ID. Polo's fault. You see, when Volkswagen announced it would make a hot hatch tearaway out of its new electric supermini, it insisted the ID. Polo was worthy of the three most special letters in the Volkswagen
by Ollie Kew
Cross your fingers, Honda fans
Remember back in June, when Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) released wind-tunnel and track-test footage of its Civic Type R HRC Concept? Well, recent reports say the modified FL5 could go into production as early as next year. Here's what
by Lije Martin
Care of Japanese childrens’ shoe brand Syunsoku
Syunsoku, one of the best-selling children's athletic shoe brands in Japan, is tapping Honda for a special collaborative model. The collection draws inspiration from the Civic Type R to create a shoe that evokes the same sense of speed and
by Angelo Nieto
A special cosmetic package sends off the hot hatch in Australia
After a solid five-year run, Hyundai is sending off the i20N with a final limited run called the 'Shadow Edition.' This swan song for the Korean hot hatch is a limited run of just 100 numbered units, exclusively available in Australia.
by Angelo Nieto
Could this be what takes back the Nürburgring FWD lap record?
Honda, through its motorsport division Honda Racing Corporation, has released a video of the Civic Type R HRC Concept undergoing testing in a wind tunnel and on track at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. The car, still covered in camouflage, first appeared
by Lije Martin
Tested at the Super Taikyu Series, honed at the Nürburgring
Toyota has constantly been pushing the limits of performance over at Gazoo Racing. Not only did it produce two of the most sought-after hot hatches of the century, but it also built a brand-new supercar for the Japanese automotive giant.
It embodies Japan’s track record of making iconic quick cars
It's alive and well-if you've got swimming pools of cash sloshing about. Even the ultimate working-class hero car-the rocket-propelled hatch-is now aimed at people who bank where they ski.Hot hatches have become an expensive
by Ollie Kew
Does this deserve the GTI badge, though?
We'll get to the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI's numbers soon. Firstly: the name. That badge. This is a BIG call.Previously, when Volkswagen offered up a speedy version of an electrified car, it shied away from Those Three Letters.
by Ollie Kew
Turning lessons learned on the track into updates for the factory spec
Toyota Gazoo Racing has just revealed a refresh for the Toyota GR Yaris dubbed Type 26. This update focuses on incorporating feedback from pro drivers to further refine the rally-bred hot hatch.One of the highlights? Not a power bump or
by Angelo Nieto
And now it’s red
Back in May 2007, Volkswagen delivered a small missive notably devoid of bombast and theatrics that carried news of a car filled with both of those things. "A unique design study."It was a three-door Golf GTI married to a "bespoke
by Vijay Pattni
Debuted alongside two more high-performance Kia EVs
Whew-Kia has unveiled three new performance cars. Say hello to the EV3 GT, the EV4 GT, and the EV5 GT, and if you ask us, it's the middle car that's the most exciting.Mainly because that middle car takes
by Vijay Pattni
It’s one hot hatch against the other
Toyota Motor Philippines has expanded its GR family with the introduction of the GR Corolla. This is essentially a larger C-segment five-door sibling of the GR Yaris. For this comparison, we'll be pitting TMP's latest GR entry against
Nissan has got itself a pocket rocket
Nissan has revealed its new widebody vehicle at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. Dubbed the Aura Nismo RS Concept, it signals the Japanese carmaker's return to hot hatches, with a full-on production run already being explored.This RS Concept is
by Billy Caluag
Another track-ready hot hatch honed by the boss himself
Akio Toyoda-a.k.a. 'Morizo'-really enjoyed himself behind the wheel of a specially-equipped Toyota GR Yaris at the Nurburgring last year, where he completed more than his allotted laps of the Green Hell in the 24hr race. He came
by Vijay Pattni
Taking Toyota’s newest hot hatch for a run through Clark
Leandre: Why, yes we did, and at the Clark International Speedway at that. We had barely a lap behind the wheel, though, and then another as a passenger.For safety reasons, Toyota Motor Philippines had us do just one lap per driver.
by Sharleen Banzon
and Leandre Grecia
The automatic variant stickers for P3.955-M
Anyone here waiting for the arrival of the Toyota GR Corolla? The wait is over, folks-Toyota Motor Philippines has pulled the wraps off its newest hot hatch.Toyota has revealed prices for the GR Corolla, and it turns out our source
The top-spec automatic could go for P3.955-M
The cat's out of the bag: Toyota Motor Philippines is launching the GR Corolla in our market. We estimate there's about a month to go before we get any details, so the plan was to sit on our hands and
One month to go, then!
It's shaping up to be quite the year for Toyota Motor Philippines. Not only did it just announce that the all-new bZ4x is on its way to the market, but it has also confirmed that the hatchback it was recently
Called ‘The Skeg’ and ‘The Machina’
A carmaker collaborating with an iconic brand from the motorcycle world? Yes, please.British automaker Mini has just partnered up with popular lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina to build two one-off John Cooper Works cars. The former is best known for,
