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Ariel Atom 4R v Caterham Seven ‘evo25’: power-to-weight heroes go head-to-head
Ariel Atom 4R and Caterham Seven ‘evo25’
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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
17 Jul 2024
Radical SR1 XXR 2024 review – testing (and racing) Radical's entry-level prototype
Radical SR1 XXR – front
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Radical SR1 XXR 2024 review – testing (and racing) Radical's entry-level prototype

Radical’s entry-level racing car has been re-released in enhanced XXR guise. We try it for size – by racing it
15 Jul 2024
BMW M3 CS v Litchfield BMW M2: which makes the better track car?
BMW M3 CS v Litchfield BMW M2 – front
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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
13 Jul 2024
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line review – better than a Skoda Superb?
Volkswagen Arteon – front
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line review – better than a Skoda Superb?

Handsome yet understated Arteon is fast, refined and capable, but you pay for the privilege.
11 Jul 2024
Analogue Lotus Elise v Alpine A110 R: £100k lightweight specials go head-to-head
Analogue Elise and Alpine A110 R
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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
10 Jul 2024
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 2024 review – Affalterbach's BMW M3 rival misses the mark
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 2024 review – Affalterbach's BMW M3 rival misses the mark

Affalterbach’s new-generation C63 offers class-leading numbers, but it’s a complex car to get to know – in every sense
9 Jul 2024
Falken Azenis RS820 2024 tyre review – a budget-conscious UUHP alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Falken Azenis RS820
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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…
9 Jul 2024
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
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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?
8 Jul 2024
Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe
Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5
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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?
4 Jul 2024
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
Mini Cooper SE – front
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Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis

The Cooper SE is Mini’s first ground-up electric hot hatch – does Alpine’s A290 have a fight on its hands?
2 Jul 2024
Lotus Emeya 2024 review – the Porsche Taycan’s strongest challenger yet 
Lotus Emeya
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Lotus Emeya 2024 review – the Porsche Taycan’s strongest challenger yet 

It couldn’t be further from a traditional Lotus, but the Emeya addresses the challenges of an EV in a Lotus way
2 Jul 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition – the battle of the sixes
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition
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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…
29 Jun 2024
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MG Cyberster 2024 review – stunning to look at, but not to drive
MG Cyberster – front
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MG Cyberster 2024 review – stunning to look at, but not to drive

MG is building roadsters again, this time powered by batteries. Can the Cyberster deliver a convincing open-top driving experience?
26 Jun 2024
Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ 2024 review – AMG’s first long-distance hybrid tested
Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic
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Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ 2024 review – AMG’s first long-distance hybrid tested

There won’t be a new E63 for the foreseeable but there is a new E53 range-topper – and it’s AMG’s first long-distance PHEV
18 Jun 2024
Ferrari F430 v Lamborghini Gallardo v McLaren 650S v Audi R8: The best used mid-engined supercars
Affordable mid engined exotics
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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…
16 Jun 2024
Lotus Elise S2 v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Porsche Boxster S 987: The best affordable mid-engined sports cars
Used mid-engined bargains
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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
15 Jun 2024
Aston Martin DBX707 2024 review – still a step ahead of the pack? 
Aston Martin DBX707
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Aston Martin DBX707 2024 review – still a step ahead of the pack? 

A new interior gives Aston Martin’s DBX707 a much needed lift in quality and functionality. Everything else stays the same, which is a good thing
11 Jun 2024
Lexus UX 300h 2024 review – hybrid crossover updated to take on BMW’s X1
Lexus UX 300h – front
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Lexus UX 300h 2024 review – hybrid crossover updated to take on BMW’s X1

The UX 300h is more powerful, more efficient and more comfortable than before – can it keep up with the latest band of premium crossovers?
5 Jun 2024
Toyota GR Supra review – can it rival the Porsche 718 Cayman?
Toyota GR Supra 3.0 – front cornering
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Toyota GR Supra review – can it rival the Porsche 718 Cayman?

A divisive but ultimately fascinating sports car that has its flaws, but fights back with charisma
3 Jun 2024
MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king
MG4 XPower front
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MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king

MG’s sales-smash electric hatchback gains a 429bhp twin-motor version – but it’s not as much fun as it sounds
3 Jun 2024
Litchfield BMW M2 2024 review: 640bhp tuned M2 tested
Litchfield BMW M2 – front
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Litchfield BMW M2 2024 review: 640bhp tuned M2 tested

Litchfield has given the BMW M2 more power than a Lamborghini Huracán – we try it on track
2 Jun 2024
Analogue Lotus Elise SuperSport review: the Elise perfected?
Analogue Elise SuperSport – front
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Analogue Lotus Elise SuperSport review: the Elise perfected?

Based on the Series 1 Lotus Elise, the Analogue SuperSport is driving stripped down to its bare essentials; it's brilliant
30 May 2024
New Bentley Continental GT hybrid prototype review: Bentley’s most powerful road car ever
Bentley Continental GT – front
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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
29 May 2024
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
Hot hatch test final four
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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…
26 May 2024
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Ford Mustang GT 2024 review – old school in all the right ways
Ford Mustang GT – front
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Ford Mustang GT 2024 review – old school in all the right ways

We loved the new Ford Mustang in track-focused Dark Horse form – how does the standard GT fare?
23 May 2024
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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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
23 May 2024
BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?
BMW M135i review
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BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?

BMW’s hot hatch is a good car, but no longer a unique one, and misses the mark for pure fun
22 May 2024
Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint
Acura Integra Type S
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Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint

It’s not officially coming to the UK, which is a great shame because this close relation to the Civic Type R is every bit as brilliant in its own way
21 May 2024
Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 2024 review – a supercar of the old-school
Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica
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Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 2024 review – a supercar of the old-school

The Huracán will soon be replaced by a V8-engined hybrid, but it’s going out as one of the truly great modern supercars
13 May 2024
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?
Volkswagen Up GTI
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Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?

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.
13 May 2024
BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – £65k performance machines go head-to-head
BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S
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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…
3 May 2024
BMW X5 M Competition 2024 review – 616bhp super-SUV takes on Porsche’s Cayenne
BMW X5 M – front
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BMW X5 M Competition 2024 review – 616bhp super-SUV takes on Porsche’s Cayenne

The new X5 M packs a brutal 616bhp punch, four-wheel drive and an M-tuned chassis – has BMW created a high-riding M5?
2 May 2024
Honda NSX (2016-2022) review – Japan's answer to the Porsche 911 Turbo
Honda NSX
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Honda NSX (2016-2022) review – Japan's answer to the Porsche 911 Turbo

The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars
1 May 2024
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
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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…
27 Apr 2024
Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite
Mini Countryman JCW – front
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Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite

Mini has tried to make the 1.7-ton Countryman JCW drive like a hot hatch – the result is a compromised, frustrating driving experience
26 Apr 2024
Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review
Kia Stinger GT-S MY21 – front cornering closer
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Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review

There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws
25 Apr 2024
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