Reviews

Entry-level 718s have been emotionally stunted by their four-cylinder engines. Does Style Edition accoutrement add some sparkle?

A slightly more grown up and practical take on the excellent Fiesta ST that we can’t help but wish was less crossover and more coupe

Direct, engaging handling and superb ride quality, plus strong performance: the sharp-suited Roma nails its GT brief

A suite of upgrades sharpen the Ford Focus ST's already-capable formula, making it more engaging than ever

You haven’t seen a Mini dance like this before, but then you haven’t seen a Mini with a 4-litre M Power V8 under the bonnet and rear-wheel drive. Intr…

Ferrari describes its 819bhp, V12-powered 12 Cilindri as the most complete GT it’s ever made. We try it for the first time at its international launch

The Mercedes-Benz SLS is a fully bespoke supercar that’s a slice of purest AMG

The new Vantage has the power and speed to take on the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S, but is it all about the numbers or does it have the ability to enga…

With extraordinary, electrically boosted outputs of 805bhp and 1047lb ft, the latest AMG GT is monstrously fast. But can it also deliver the finesse a…

The Thornley Kelham Porsche 911 European RS attempts to mix the character of a 997 4.0 RS with the visual brawn of a 2.8 RSR

While not as sharp as some of its rivals, the drop-top GranCabrio strikes a pleasing balance, retaining the outstanding GT abilities of the hardtop

The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update

GBS is a small but mighty manufacturer that majors on detailed in-house engineering for its Zero.

Though the third-generation Swift Sport erred on the tepid side of warm, rather than hot, its charms matured over the years as its main rivals disappe…

It’s farewell to the original Cupra Formentor with an Abt-tuned run-out package. It’s a quietly excellent car; just a shame about the price...

Audi has given the Q8 a light facelift, and though it’s a competent, refined SUV, it doesn’t move the game on from the 2018 original

Inspired by a brake‑eating 1970s Le Mans racer and packing a 705bhp twin‑turbo V12 and a manual transmission, the Valour is an Aston Martin for modern…

A DBX707 or Range Rover Sport SV might be more competent, but the G63 has more presence than both combined

355bhp petrol-hybrid 508 from Peugeot Sport Engineered has Audi’s S4 licked

The RS4 Competition takes a big step forward in some aspects, but has a tall mountain to climb against more powerful rivals

The Yorkshire firm’s G56 GTP is a finishing school on wheels for aspiring GT race drivers. We try it for size in the heat of competition in the Ginett…

The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals

Fast and attractive with a real feel-good factor, the F-type is the perfect alternative to German rivals

The F-Pace has always looked and driven better than most of its rivals. In its final form, it has the interior and tech to match, too

So much has been written about BMW’s new plug-in hybrid M5, but now it’s time for the talk to stop. Does it feel like a true M car?

The GTX badge has been applied to the ID.3 in efforts to bring a sharper drive to Volkswagen’s smallest EV. We find out if it’s pulled it off

Crushing performance paired with impressive long-distance comfort and an old-world GT charm. It’s Aston at its best

The FL5 is more exciting, tactile and rewarding than any other current hot hatchback, and one of the best everyday performance cars you can buy

Audi Sport has given the RS5 upgraded coilovers, extra power and a £101,645 price tag. Is it now a true M4 rival?

Alpine’s all-electric future starts here, with the Renault 5-based A290. We put it through its paces to find out if it's retained the Alpine edge

For the first time since the V10-powered E61, the BMW M5 is available in estate-form. We get behind the wheel