In-depth reviews

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…

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

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

About the most capable GT on sale at the time, with few rivals more opulent and cosseting with their own unique appeal

The Porsche Macan has gone electric for its second generation, with up to 630bhp and the promise of a rewarding drive

Launched as Abarth’s most powerful road-legal model ever, the 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character in a compact crossover

There's clear sporting DNA in the new Cayenne, and it now has the tech and processing power to rival the very best

Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate

The convertible CLE melds elements of the C and E-class into a sleek package, offering a smooth, refined drive in six-cylinder form

The F56 Mini Cooper S marked the end of an era for the Mini hatch, being the last to offer a manual transmission

Lacklustre interior ergonomics gave the Mk8 Golf a lukewarm reception, but Volkswagen has focused its efforts on rectifying its downfalls with a mid-l…

The A110 is a lightweight sports car of the kind we might never see again, and a deeply compelling alternative to Porsche's 718 Cayman

The Taycan is one of the most broadly talented EVs you can buy, with class leading performance, range and genuine Porsche DNA in the way it drives

The RS5 offers huge performance and refinement, but BMW's M4 remains the default choice for a focused, entertaining sports coupe

Getting the green light for the original 911 GT3 was something of a miracle. This is the story of how it happened, and how that same car drives today

The Mazda MX-5 is better than ever and is a breath of fresh air in the 2024 performance car landscape

The M140i is a powerful and charismatic hot hatch that can start to unravel when pushed to its limits

The 992.1-generation 911 took time to reveal its character, but it departs Porsche’s lineup as a sports car with enormous breadth and ability

Porsche’s most extreme GT3 RS yet is also one of the most captivating – it’s our reigning evo Car of the Year and Track Car of the Year champion

Hethel’s second-gen hardcore hard-top offers unparalleled thrills on road and track

A raft of updates for 2024 maintain the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's appeal. It remains the most exciting of SUVs

The G87 M2 is bigger, heavier and more grown-up than before. Is it still an engaging, charismatic sports coupe?

The eighth VW Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, but can it live up to the brilliance of its predecessor?

A divisive but ultimately fascinating sports car that has its flaws, but fights back with charisma

The Up GTI was an instant hit when it arrived in 2017, packing a characterful three-pot engine in an affordable, Mk1 Golf GTI-sized package.

The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars

There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws

The BMW M5 is now only available in Competition trim in the UK, but this is no bad thing as it remains a finer-honed version of the standard M5