BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2017 - 2023) review – verdict, specs and prices
BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2017 - 2023) review – verdict, specs and prices
Competition trim became the base M5 spec in the UK for the LCI update. It remained a finer-honed version of the standard M5 all the same
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
The i30 N sits at the top of a very talented field. With a truly engaging chassis and a punchy powertrain, it's a fantastic thing to drive
Abarth 124 Spider (2016-2019) review – a Mazda MX-5 with Italian flair
Abarth 124 Spider (2016-2019) review – a Mazda MX-5 with Italian flair
Flawed but boisterous; fun and with plenty of character, its problem is a lack of finesse and its dreary engine
Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review – a true BMW X5 rival?
Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review – a true BMW X5 rival?
Volkswagen’s dependable SUV has had a big update and still does exactly what it says on the tin, which is no bad thing
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark
Still the iteration by which all others are measured, Audi's second RS4 surprised us all with its exceptional engine and handling when it was launched…
BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?
BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?
BMW’s cheapest i4 gets a smaller battery, less power and a £50,755 price tag – is it a worthy alternative to a Polestar 2?
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
An inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai N. Agile, and with a limited slip differential that offers superb mid-corner traction, it's a formidable Fiesta ST…
Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon
Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon
It could be unruly but the hottest of the first-generation Focus models was a blisteringly quick and rewarding machine
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW’s M3 CS is so dazzlingly good that a regular head-to-head seemed inadequate. Instead we pit it against two icons, Alfa Romeo’s sublime Giulia GTA …
Ferrari 458 Speciale (2013 - 2015): the best driver's car of the last 25 years
Ferrari 458 Speciale (2013 - 2015): the best driver's car of the last 25 years
Of all the significant driver’s cars we’ve experienced over the last 25 years, one stands above all others. Ladies and gentlemen, the sublime, unsurpa…
Toyota GT86 v GR86: how Toyota perfected the affordable sports car
Toyota GT86 v GR86: how Toyota perfected the affordable sports car
The GT86 bucked all the usual sports car trends in 2012, then the GR86 honed that recipe to perfection
New Porsche Taycan review: the new yardstick for premium EVs
New Porsche Taycan review: the new yardstick for premium EVs
The new Taycan may look familiar, but don't be fooled – its performance, range and dynamics are next-gen
Mercedes-AMG A35 review: a fast and effective hot hatch, but is it exciting?
Mercedes-AMG A35 review: a fast and effective hot hatch, but is it exciting?
The AMG A35 does an impressive job of being fun and fast, but rivals from Hyundai and Cupra are ultimately more involving
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000
Discreet and underrated, but brilliantly fit for purpose – the S63 Coupé is a remarkable GT car for Golf GTI money
Nissan GT‑R v Porsche 911 GT3 (996) – landmark super-sports cars go head-to-head
Nissan GT‑R v Porsche 911 GT3 (996) – landmark super-sports cars go head-to-head
Porsche v Nissan was a head-to-head no one would have predicted at evo's launch, but then those two marques created the two most significant super-spo…
Pagani Zonda (1999 - 2019): the analogue supercar icon
Pagani Zonda (1999 - 2019): the analogue supercar icon
Pagani's first and most iconic model changed the supercar game on its arrival, making it one of our top 25 cars of the last 25 years
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS review: the ultimate mid-engined sports car?
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS review: the ultimate mid-engined sports car?
The Cayman GT4 RS is one of the most extreme road-going Porsches of all. It tripped up at eCoty 2022, but later examples we've tried have hit the spot
Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born
Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born
The ID.3 has been updated to address some of its key weak points, but better-value rivals have caught up
Land Rover Defender 130 V8 2024 review – an exercise in excess
Land Rover Defender 130 V8 2024 review – an exercise in excess
The longest version of the Defender is now available with a 5-litre supercharged V8. It’s not the version you need, but it’s one you might want
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 2024 review – is AMG’s coupe finally a Porsche 911 beater?
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 2024 review – is AMG’s coupe finally a Porsche 911 beater?
A new chassis, tweaked V8 and a larger, more practical interior provides AMG’s new GT 63 with everything it needs to take on the best in the business
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review – the most engaging EV yet
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 review – the most engaging EV yet
Hyundai has used every trick in the book – and written a few new ones – to make the Ioniq 5 N fun to drive. The results are truly impressive
Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s
Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s
The lighter, sharpened-up Carrera T is one of the best 911s you can buy today, and an example of why less can be so much more
Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?
Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?
Need an electric seven-seater with a 300+ mile range? Right now, the answer is Kia's EV9.
Aston Martin DBX707 v Ferrari Purosangue – flagship super SUVs go head-to-head
Aston Martin DBX707 v Ferrari Purosangue – flagship super SUVs go head-to-head
Everything about them is supersize, from their kerb weights to their power outputs. But they’re also hugely enjoyable – and quite different in charact…
MST Mk1 2024 review – £174,000 Ford Escort recreation driven
MST Mk1 2024 review – £174,000 Ford Escort recreation driven
The MST Mk1 is a brand new, 50-year-old, road-going rally car. It looks the business, but does it deliver? Strap yourself in…
BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise
BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise
The 302bhp iX2 xDrive30 delivers the goods in a straight line, but it’s too tightly-wound for an everyday family car
Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 quattro (2007 - 2015): review, history and specs of an icon
Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 quattro (2007 - 2015): review, history and specs of an icon
Audi’s first mid-engined car was utterly brilliant straight out of the box, and it proves every bit as seductive today, making it one of our top 25 ca…
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review – an all-time great and future icon
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review – an all-time great and future icon
It was designed to take on the BMW M3, but stole our hearts along the way – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio remains a masterpiece in its latest for…
Nissan Z Nismo 2024 review – Japan's answer to the BMW M2
Nissan Z Nismo 2024 review – Japan's answer to the BMW M2
The latest Z car has had a Nismo makeover, with a reworked chassis and aero, more power – and an auto ’box. It’s still not coming to Europe, but are w…
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 2024 review – power over substance
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 2024 review – power over substance
AMG’s V8s are largely history, but when a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain places up to 671bhp under a driver’s right foot, should we care? On this evi…
Tesla Model 3 review – more compelling than ever?
Tesla Model 3 review – more compelling than ever?
Better built, more refined and more efficient, the new Model 3 is a welcome step forward – and one of the best value EVs available
Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review – 2.7 tons of hot electric SUV
Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review – 2.7 tons of hot electric SUV
The triple-motor SQ8 e-tron represents the pinnacle of Audi's electric SUVs, but it's the one that makes the least sense
Chevrolet Corvette E‑Ray 2024 review – American icon goes hybrid and all-wheel drive
Chevrolet Corvette E‑Ray 2024 review – American icon goes hybrid and all-wheel drive
Is nothing sacred? The red-blooded Corvette can now be had with electric assistance and four-wheel drive. But is the new Corvette E‑Ray too complex fo…
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Coupé 2024 review – Audi S3 rivals gains mild-hybrid tech
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Coupé 2024 review – Audi S3 rivals gains mild-hybrid tech
Subtle updates for Merc’s mini CLA 35 saloon-coupe, but not enough to make it a stand-out driving experience
BMW iX M60 2024 review – it's fast, but is it worthy of the M badge?
BMW iX M60 2024 review – it's fast, but is it worthy of the M badge?
BMW's range-topping electric iX SUV is an electric tour-de-force undermined by the diminishing returns of its high specification
Toyota GR Yaris v Audi S1 – four-wheel-drive hatches go head-to-head
Toyota GR Yaris v Audi S1 – four-wheel-drive hatches go head-to-head
They’re two dinky performance cars with startlingly similar recipes, but how does the decade-old Audi S1 compare to today’s much-hyped Toyota GR Yaris…