The new Audi S3 Quattro, sporting all that is demanded of a premium hot hatch, was officially launched today. Powered by the 2.0L TFSI engine power peaks at 265 bhp (195kW) the S3 Quattro gets the power down using all four wheels taughtly strung for a solid sports feel.

The Audi S3 Quattro, with a sticker price of EUR 35,150 (approx USD $44,000) is primed to square up against the all paw powered VW R32 and M Spec BMW 130i in the premium hot hatch division.

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Sporting a new powerplant, more safety considerations and cosmetic tweaks the MINI should continue to excite it’s loyal fans for the immediate future.

Read on about the new Mini @ Channel4, Autocar & Whatcar?

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Officially launched today, the Volvo C30 marks a solid venture into the Hot Hatch realm with a very promising offering.

Unique styling both externally and internally, a strong variety of powerplant and Volvo’s reknowned safety considerations in mind the Volvo C30 appears to have ticked quite a number of the boxes necessary for the C30 platform to succeed in the European market.

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Most powerful Seat production car

* The spirit of the Le??n WTCC in a Le??n road car
* Powerful 2.0 TFSI 177 kW (240hp) engine
* Exclusive and striking styling

The new Le??n Cupra is hitting the roads ??? a vehicle in which SEAT has implemented all of the knowledge gained during the current successful World Touring Car Championship season; the Spanish make is, in fact, one of the favourites for the WTCC constructors and drivers championship. For SEAT, whose goal is to create sporty cars with cutting-edge design and the latest technology, the arrival of the new Le??n Cupra is not just a source of satisfaction and pride; it is also essential.

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Higher power and a racing look - the Polo GTI Cup Edition

Most powerful production series Polo offers not only looks, but also terrific performance and thrilling driving

A racing car feel, but licensed for the road: the Polo GTI “Cup Edition” brings the look of the junior race series Polo to the road. In the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup talented young drivers take it to the race circuits with 150 PS. The turbo-charged Polo GTI “Cup Edition” is more than a match for that ??? its 180 PS make it the most powerful production Polo of all time.

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