Forget the gloom, Car of the Year proved we're in a performance car golden era

Forget the gloom, Car of the Year proved we're in a performance car golden era
Fewer manuals and higher weights than ever. But 2025's best performance cars were still thrilling
Andreas Preuninger on 25 years of perfecting the Porsche 911 GT3

Andreas Preuninger on 25 years of perfecting the Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 GT3 went from near-anonymous homologation special to the world’s most coveted sports car. Here’s how
Evolution of the Porsche 911 GT3: original battles latest after 25 years

Evolution of the Porsche 911 GT3: original battles latest after 25 years
Porsche’s 911 GT3 has set the benchmark for finely focused, road- and track-going sports coupes for 25 years, we plot its evolution by comparing an or…
Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks

Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks
The last 12 months have been chock full of incredible driver’s cars from all corners of the market. We list them all
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake

Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
One of the most filmed road cars in the world is the F1 safety car, James Taylor drives the Aston Martin Vantage that currently leaded the F1 grid
BAC Mono Cup review – the British race car you'll be able to buy for the road

BAC Mono Cup review – the British race car you'll be able to buy for the road
BAC is taking the Mono racing with the new Mono Cup car – and a road version will follow. We test the Cup at the Red Bull Ring
From karting in a warehouse to lead McLaren test driver: Gareth Howell’s story

From karting in a warehouse to lead McLaren test driver: Gareth Howell’s story
The ex-BTCC racer who’s helped develop every modern McLaren road car, as well as the GMA T.50, on how indoor karting and the power of friendship have …
Audi’s first Formula 1 design officially revealed

Audi’s first Formula 1 design officially revealed
Audi has revealed the livery for its 2026 Formula 1 contender which is set to make its public debut in January next year
This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds

This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
Boreham Motorworks’ ‘continumod’ RS is a 1960s Mk1 Escort engineered and manufactured to 21st century standards, and development of its new engine is …
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?

Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
After reflecting on our evo Eras tests looking at performance cars of the past, our minds turn to wonder about what's to come
Caterham Horse prototype review – new turbo engine keeps the Seven alive

Caterham Horse prototype review – new turbo engine keeps the Seven alive
Caterham needs a replacement for Ford’s out-of-production Sigma engine. Its solution is a 1.3 turbo from Horse. We drive it
Aston Martin Valhalla prototype 2025 review – Fernando Alonso's 1064bhp company hypercar on the limit

Aston Martin Valhalla prototype 2025 review – Fernando Alonso's 1064bhp company hypercar on the limit
After years of development, we get behind the wheel of Aston Martin’s plug-in-hybrid mid-engined hypercar on track in prototype form
BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT

BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT
It’s been the sports car class leader for over two decades, but can rivals from Alpine, BMW, Ford and Lotus finally take the lead over Porsche’s Boxst…
F1’s Dutch rollercoaster: What’s it like to race at Zandvoort?

F1’s Dutch rollercoaster: What’s it like to race at Zandvoort?
The mildly terrifying Dutch Grand Prix track is truly one of a kind. This is how it feels at first-hand, in a high-downforce prototype
My Life & Cars – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing

My Life & Cars – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing
The man heading McLaren’s F1 team talks about his incredible collection of road and racing cars – and karts
The Ford Mustang GTD is America's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and we've been onboard

The Ford Mustang GTD is America's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and we've been onboard
As first customer cars hit the road, we jump onboard the Multimatic-developed Mustang GTD with Le Mans driver Dirk Müller

















