Porsche Cayman GT4 v Lotus Evora v Nissan GT-R - past masters
Porsche Cayman GT4 v Lotus Evora v Nissan GT-R - past masters
They’ve all tasted glory in eCotys past, but are the Porsche Cayman GT4, Lotus Evora and Nissan GT-R still at the top of their game?
7 Mar 2020
Hooning around was a rite of passage, for Porter’s generation at least…
Hooning around was a rite of passage, for Porter’s generation at least…
In just a few weeks our mate had got a car, learnt to drive it and then broken it beyond repair. It was textbook
6 Mar 2020
BMW M5 Competition v Mercedes-AMG E63 S - 600bhp supersaloons go head-to-head
BMW M5 Competition v Mercedes-AMG E63 S - 600bhp supersaloons go head-to-head
The BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-AMG E63 S both boast more than 600bhp, 0-62 times in the threes, and massive road presence. Which begs the questio…
22 Feb 2020
'Horse power, rum coves and the faint whiff of manure…'
'Horse power, rum coves and the faint whiff of manure…'
The motor car comes with several drawbacks, chief among which is meeting the appetite of the blasted things
18 Feb 2020
Porsche 959 – review, history, prices and specs
Porsche 959 – review, history, prices and specs
One of the most spectacular supercars from the 1980s might have looked like a Porsche 911, but the 959 was an altogether more exotic machine
4 Feb 2020
'Who wouldn't want Ferrari to build something akin to a slightly scaled-up Alpine A110?'
'Who wouldn't want Ferrari to build something akin to a slightly scaled-up Alpine A110?'
Meaden feels the big boys should look to bike manufacturers for some 'less is more' inspiration
4 Feb 2020
Five of the best used V12 cars you can buy right now
Five of the best used V12 cars you can buy right now
For less than the price of a new Porsche 911, you could have a dozen cylinders at your disposal
4 Feb 2020
Best UK driving roads - our favourite roads within easy reach of British cities
Best UK driving roads - our favourite roads within easy reach of British cities
We reveal our favourite driving roads near five major cities in the UK
31 Jan 2020
V5C log book rules: what to do when you buy or sell a car
V5C log book rules: what to do when you buy or sell a car
The V5C log book is one of the last paper bastions in an increasingly digitised motoring world: here’s what you need to know
27 Jan 2020
Ferrari F430 used buying guide
Ferrari F430 used buying guide
With some sensible checks and research, Modena’s V8 ‘baby Enzo’ could be yours from £60k
24 Jan 2020
'Jaguar has a swish new design studio, but could it make Jag’s designs less swish?'
'Jaguar has a swish new design studio, but could it make Jag’s designs less swish?'
The higgledy-piggledy old place turned out some of the best-looking cars in the world
21 Jan 2020
Best winter tyres 2020
Best winter tyres 2020
What’s the best winter tyre on the market? We test the latest winter rubber to find a winner
20 Jan 2020
Lotus's badge-engineered specials: from Cortina to Carlton and VX220
Lotus's badge-engineered specials: from Cortina to Carlton and VX220
Some collaborations more secretive than others, a handful of models have received backing from Lotus over the years. We've gathered the very best
19 Jan 2020
Ford Focus RS500 v Audi RS3 – new v used
Ford Focus RS500 v Audi RS3 – new v used
One’s an eight-year-old Ford, the other a brand new Audi. But which of these five‑cylinder superhatches deserves your £45k?
18 Jan 2020
Honda Prelude - review, history, prices and specs
Honda Prelude - review, history, prices and specs
High-tech coupe ran over five generations, covering everything from cruisers to proper front-drive sports cars
14 Jan 2020
Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 v Abarth 124 Spider – lightweight sports car shootout
Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 v Abarth 124 Spider – lightweight sports car shootout
Three affordable sports cars from Japan and, er, Japan battle it out on the Yorkshire Dales
14 Jan 2020
Ford Puma - review, history, prices and specs
Ford Puma - review, history, prices and specs
The Ford Puma is a performance bargain, with a sweet chassis and great choice of engines
13 Jan 2020
Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide
Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide
28 years old in 2020, we look back at what made the Escort 'Cossie' significant - and what to look for when buying
9 Jan 2020
'Top speed may ultimately be pointless, but it’s still fun chasing that childhood rush'
'Top speed may ultimately be pointless, but it’s still fun chasing that childhood rush'
Doing the best part of 230mph in a Skoda Octavia vRS was strangely undramatic
7 Jan 2020
Ferrari F50 – review, history, prices and specs
Ferrari F50 – review, history, prices and specs
With a Formula 1-derived V12, a manual gearbox and a carbonfibre chassis, the F50 was cutting edge in its day and is now revered as one of the ultimat…
6 Jan 2020
Honda Integra Type-R DC2 – review, history, prices and specs
Honda Integra Type-R DC2 – review, history, prices and specs
The first Honda to wear the Type-R badge, the Integra, was an instant hit with keen drivers and today is still lauded as one of the best front-wheel d…
1 Jan 2020
Porsche Carrera GT – review, history, prices and specs
Porsche Carrera GT – review, history, prices and specs
Before the debut of the bonkers 918, the Porsche Carrera GT was the holy grail as far as Porsche hypercars were concerned and it’s still a stunning dr…
30 Dec 2019
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano flying buttresses - Art of Speed
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano flying buttresses - Art of Speed
The story behind the 599's most recognisable feature
28 Dec 2019
Ford GT40 – review, history, prices and specs
Ford GT40 – review, history, prices and specs
Built to take on, and beat, Ferrari in endurance racing, the GT40 is one of the greatest ever Fords
26 Dec 2019
Best French cars – the greatest performance cars from France, past and present
Best French cars – the greatest performance cars from France, past and present
If you’re liable to be seduced by some Gallic charm there are plenty of French performance cars to choose from – both new and old
25 Dec 2019
Volkswagen Up GTI v Renault 5 GT Turbo - new v used
Volkswagen Up GTI v Renault 5 GT Turbo - new v used
Classic ’80s hot hatch meets modern supermini bargain. The big question is, where will you put your money?
19 Dec 2019
Why the Integrale Evo's spoiler is special
Why the Integrale Evo's spoiler is special
Bolt upright and covered in Martini - not James Bond after an encounter with a femme fatale, but the Integrale Evo's spoiler
18 Dec 2019
'Want to become a motor racing legend? Lose the Terry Thomas ’tache'
'Want to become a motor racing legend? Lose the Terry Thomas ’tache'
Fernando Alonso was morphing into Dave Grohl by way of Laurence Llwelyn-Bowen
11 Dec 2019
Best Faraday bag car key signal blockers 2019
Best Faraday bag car key signal blockers 2019
Tech-savvy car thieves are on the rise - keep them at bay with these metal-lined key wallets
6 Dec 2019
Rodin FZED - a drive in the fastest track car you’ve never heard of
Rodin FZED - a drive in the fastest track car you’ve never heard of
Based in New Zealand, Rodin has recreated the Lotus Type 125 concept into a stunning circuit car and has even bigger plans for the future
2 Dec 2019
'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'
'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'
Why am I smitten? Because it's a car conceived and created by engineers and racers
28 Nov 2019
'The curse of a creak can really take the shine off a great car'
'The curse of a creak can really take the shine off a great car'
The mystery creak is the sole reason I've thought about selling it, or setting the damn thing on fire
13 Nov 2019
Birth of an icon: 1984: Ford RS200
Birth of an icon: 1984: Ford RS200
Ford’s RS200 Group B rally car had mixed results in competition but produced rare and iconic road-going offspring
13 Nov 2019
Car tuning essentials: new performance car parts and modifications
Car tuning essentials: new performance car parts and modifications
Our regular round-up of the latest products from the car tuning world for those looking to give their car an upgrade
8 Nov 2019
The Honda NSX's Monel ignition key - evo Art of Speed
The Honda NSX's Monel ignition key - evo Art of Speed
The key used to be one of your first points of interaction with a car. So Honda made its NSX key as special as the car itself
8 Nov 2019
Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1
Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1
Flight Club - lightweight track day toys with heavyweight powertrains, Steve Sutcliffe compares them on track at Anglesey circuit in Wales
5 Nov 2019