Hot hatches have seemingly fallen from grace in South Africa, with a single badge being the reason for it all. If it doesn’t wear the letters ‘GTI’ on its bum, the South African public won’t pay for it. It’s the reason we no longer see full-fat hot hatches like the … Read more
We’ve been behind the wheel of the turbocharged third-generation Suzuki Swift Sport. Has it lost the spark that made previous ones so great?
The technological world is a wonderful place – we’re now privy to gossip, internet celebrities, and most important of all, leaked images of cars before the manufacturers officially reveal them. Thanks to RS Rhône-Alpes, it looks like we may have our first look at the forthcoming 2017 Renault Megane RS. … Read more
When last I sampled the Opel ADAM S, it was on the confines of a race track on launch – a controlled environment chosen by the manufacturer in which to extol the virtues of their latest hot supermini. But out in the real world, and against real competition, things could … Read more
The Ford Fiesta ST is a joyful little thing. In fact it’s one of the finest hot hatches of the modern era; combining a playful attitude, vicious tenacity, and outright ability, with affordable pricing and an approachable nature. But at 132kW, it’s always been one of the least powerful hot … Read more
The Suzuki Swift Sport is the fun-hatch of the modern era. Keen driving dynamics, accessible fun, and a tenacious attitude all make it not only the perfect daily driver, but perfect for a day out at the track. Our editor tests out the venerable warm-hatch at Midvaal Raceway:
DS, Citroën’s boutique sub-moniker, has officially established itself as a standalone brand beneath the French marque. But I can’t bring myself to call the DS3 a ‘DS DS3’ just yet; not when it still bears the Citroen double-chevron logo on its nose, and when the first standalone models haven’t yet … Read more
