Ariel Atom 4R v Caterham Seven ‘evo25’: power-to-weight heroes go head-to-head

Ariel Atom 4R v Caterham Seven ‘evo25’: power-to-weight heroes go head-to-head
Power-to-weight enters a new dimension with the scintillating Caterham Seven and the ferocious, turbocharged Atom 4R
BMW M3 CS v Litchfield BMW M2: which makes the better track car?

BMW M3 CS v Litchfield BMW M2: which makes the better track car?
BMW's latest and greatest M3 takes on Litchfield's 640bhp tuned M2 around Cadwell Park
Analogue Lotus Elise v Alpine A110 R: £100k lightweight specials go head-to-head

Analogue Lotus Elise v Alpine A110 R: £100k lightweight specials go head-to-head
No-expense-spared restomod Elise by Analogue Automotive makes an intriguing pairing with the lightweight, track-focused A110 R
Falken Azenis RS820 2024 tyre review – a budget-conscious UUHP alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Falken Azenis RS820 2024 tyre review – a budget-conscious UUHP alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The UUHP Falken Azenis RS820 takes direct aim at popular offerings from Michelin and Continental, with a focus on dry handling and high temperature en…
Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king 

Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king
The Civic Type R has so far seen off all challengers, but will it meet its match in the trackday-friendly Focus ST?
Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe

Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe
The excellent Toyota GR86 and BBR's supercharged MX–5 look closely matched on paper; how will it prove on the twists and undulations of Cadwell?
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition – the battle of the sixes

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition – the battle of the sixes
Audi’s RS4 is going out on a high with the Competition version; Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio fights on with a new facelift. The two meet for a sho…
Ferrari F430 v Lamborghini Gallardo v McLaren 650S v Audi R8: The best used mid-engined supercars

Ferrari F430 v Lamborghini Gallardo v McLaren 650S v Audi R8: The best used mid-engined supercars
For most of us, owning a mid-engined supercar is the ultimate. And because of the numbers built in the last 20 years, the dream is more attainable tha…
Lotus Elise S2 v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Porsche Boxster S 987: The best affordable mid-engined sports cars

Lotus Elise S2 v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Porsche Boxster S 987: The best affordable mid-engined sports cars
Everyone should own a mid-engined car at least once in their life, and the S2 Elise, Mk3 MR2 and 987 Boxster S are brilliant places to start
New Bentley Continental GT hybrid prototype review: Bentley’s most powerful road car ever

New Bentley Continental GT hybrid prototype review: Bentley’s most powerful road car ever
The W12 engine is dead, but the new Continental GT’s hybrid V8 hits harder and uses less fuel. We sample it in prototype form
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R

Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris, bombastic Mercedes‑AMG A45 S, thrillsome Hyundai i30 N and dazzling Honda Civic Type R are each brilliant in their own…
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?

Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
New high performance tyre claims unique blend of grip and ride comfort. We put it to the test
BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – £65k performance machines go head-to-head

BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – £65k performance machines go head-to-head
Hyperhatch versus sports coupe, four-wheel drive opposes rear, auto confronts manual. Despite their differences, the AMG A45 S and BMW M2 are still cl…
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR v Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport – homologation heroes go head-to-head

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR v Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport – homologation heroes go head-to-head
Enemies both on the stages and off, Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evo VI and Subaru’s Impreza RB5 were high points in the history of rally-bred homologation spe…