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Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring
Best small cars
Best cars

Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring

New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too
25 Apr 2025
Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k
Ford Mustang (S550) front
In-depth reviews

Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k

The S550 appeared ten years ago as a more sophisticated kind of Mustang, in right-hand drive and with the job of tempting European sports car buyers. …
23 Apr 2025
The £2.2m Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution has twice the power of a Bugatti Veyron
Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution
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The £2.2m Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution has twice the power of a Bugatti Veyron

Texan engineering firm Hennessey has extracted even more power from its Venom F5 hypercar as it guns for the big 300
16 Apr 2025
The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing
Lamborghini Revuelto
Opinion

The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing

It might be all-wheel drive, hybrid and more complex than ever, but the Revuelto proves that this isn’t always a recipe for reduced thrills
14 Apr 2025
This 1950s MG is the ultimate sleeper with Porsche 911 GT3 power-to-weight
Frontline MGA Factory Edition
News

This 1950s MG is the ultimate sleeper with Porsche 911 GT3 power-to-weight

UK-based firm Frontline has launched the MGA Factory Edition, giving the 1950s British sports car the performance it deserves
9 Apr 2025
JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11
JCR Porsche 911 ST
News

JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11

British Porsche specialist JCR has developed a tuning package for the 911 S/T, turning our latest eCoty winner up a notch
9 Apr 2025
New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?
Hyundai Insteroid – front
News

New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?

Hyundai has served up another wild hot hatch concept, this time taking the Inster supermini as a base. Could an electric successor to the i20 N be on …
1 Apr 2025
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota GR Yaris
In-depth reviews

Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better

Toyota’s GR Yaris was always brilliant but has received a number of key and welcome updates. It’s even better but also, a lot more expensive.
28 Mar 2025
Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k
Audi RS6 – front
In-depth reviews

Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k

Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate
27 Mar 2025
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
Reviews

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s first ever pure-electric model, but don’t let that put you off. The Veloce is a practical offering with a real performance …
27 Mar 2025
Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car
Porsche 718 Boxster
In-depth reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car

The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience
27 Mar 2025
Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about
Abarth 600e
In-depth reviews

Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about

The Abarth 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character, making it both the marque’s most powerful road-legal model and a genuinely entertaining driver’s c…
19 Mar 2025
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Porsche 718 Boxster S 2025 review – fewer cylinder, less fun
Porsche 718 Boxster S
Reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster S 2025 review – fewer cylinder, less fun

The 718 Boxster S is undoubtedly quick and brilliant to drive, but the turbocharged four-cylinder lacks the character we've come to expect
18 Mar 2025
Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch
Ford Focus RS500
Reviews

Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch

The Ford Focus RS500 is the ultimate incarnation of a hyperhatch trailblazer, and now they're like gold dust
13 Mar 2025
Used BMW M2 CS (F87, 2020 - 2021) review and specs – Munich's Porsche Cayman GT4 fighter
BMW M2 CS
Reviews

Used BMW M2 CS (F87, 2020 - 2021) review and specs – Munich's Porsche Cayman GT4 fighter

A hugely enjoyable and rewarding M car to drive, the F87 BMW M2 CS is an eCoty champion and a sure-fire future classic
7 Mar 2025
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide
Porsche 911 GT3 (991) front
Reviews

Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide

The 991-generation GT3 brought massive changes for the GT3 bloodline as a whole, for better and worse
6 Mar 2025
Alpine A390 prototype 2025 review – the electric Porsche Macan has competition
Alpine A390 prototype
Reviews

Alpine A390 prototype 2025 review – the electric Porsche Macan has competition

The Alpine brand is going all-electric in 2026, with the A390 crossover set to take on Porsche’s Macan EV. We sample a prototype
5 Mar 2025
Volkswagen Golf R 2025 review – Mk8.5 not the return to form we'd hoped for
VW Golf R 2025 front
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf R 2025 review – Mk8.5 not the return to form we'd hoped for

VW were quick to rush the Mk8 Golf into its second phase, but even the Mk8.5 Golf R is underwhelming compared to its distant predecessors
27 Feb 2025
BMW M3 (2007 - 2013, E92) review and specs for V8 coupe
E92 BMW M3
Reviews

BMW M3 (2007 - 2013, E92) review and specs for V8 coupe

The E92 BMW M3 is a bargain with an all-time-great V8 – and much more besides
27 Feb 2025
Peugeot 308 2025 review – finally a match for the Volkswagen Golf?
Peugeot 308
Reviews

Peugeot 308 2025 review – finally a match for the Volkswagen Golf?

Stylish, content heavy and good enough to drive, the 308 delivers on its remit, but it’s a thrill-free zone
27 Feb 2025
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the BMW X3?
Alfa Romeo Stelvio – front
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the BMW X3?

The Stelvio offers a unique dynamic flavour and plenty of style, but updates haven’t addressed its second-rate cabin
26 Feb 2025
Bentley Flying Spur 2025 review – ultimate luxury, supercar pace
Bentley Flying Spur
Reviews

Bentley Flying Spur 2025 review – ultimate luxury, supercar pace

It might go without the iconic W12, but Bentley’s latest flagship saloon is the most capable yet
21 Feb 2025
BMW X3 M50 2025 review – 393bhp six-cylinder SUV previews the X3 M
BMW X3 M50
Reviews

BMW X3 M50 2025 review – 393bhp six-cylinder SUV previews the X3 M

The new, fourth-generation BMW X3 has arrived, with the B58-powered M50 leading the pack (for now)
20 Feb 2025
Used Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe (W205, 2015 - 2023) review: the final V8 C-class
Mercedes C63 coupe W205
Reviews

Used Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe (W205, 2015 - 2023) review: the final V8 C-class

The last V8-engined C63 coupe is as exuberant as you’d expect, but backs up the charm with steely control and fine balance
20 Feb 2025
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Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula
Mazda 3
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Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula

Mazda’s innovation has never been more apparent – the Mazda 3 is flawed but brilliant, and the type of ‘normal’ car we need
18 Feb 2025
Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2
Cupra Ateca
Reviews

Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2

Cupra’s take on a small SUV is practical and capable in the right form, but it fails to keep up with the best in its crowded segment
18 Feb 2025
Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring
Alpina B3 GT Touring
Reviews

Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring

A swansong for Alpina’s hot 3-series lineup, the B3 GT Touring is a fine and unique alternative to the very best fast estates
16 Feb 2025
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
Reviews

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever

The electric GranTurismo Folgore is the most potent Maserati to date, and while it’s an impressive feat of engineering, it trades soul for power
11 Feb 2025
Mazda CX-80 2025 review – Japan’s six-cylinder SUV eyes BMW X5
Mazda CX-80
Reviews

Mazda CX-80 2025 review – Japan’s six-cylinder SUV eyes BMW X5

The premium SUV market gains a new entrant with the mid-sized CX-80, but it doesn’t solve the downfalls of its smaller CX-60 sibling
5 Feb 2025
Here’s the Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH in its final Le Mans-ready form
Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH
News

Here’s the Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH in its final Le Mans-ready form

Two Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH racers will compete at Le Mans and all WEC rounds in 2025, and their final design has now been unveiled
5 Feb 2025
The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied
Cupra Raval
News

The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied

The Renault 5-based Alpine A290 is the hot electric supermini of the moment, but Cupra's about to launch its own take with the Raval
3 Feb 2025
The 186mph BMW M3 CS Touring is the ultimate fast estate
BMW M3 CS Touring
News

The 186mph BMW M3 CS Touring is the ultimate fast estate

The M3 Touring is one of the finest fast estates of recent times, but now BMW is turning it up with a track-honed CS variant
29 Jan 2025
Genesis GV80 2025 review – a Bentley Bentayga on a budget?
Genesis GV80
Reviews

Genesis GV80 2025 review – a Bentley Bentayga on a budget?

The GV80 delivers luxury in a practical SUV package for less than its European counterparts, but it doesn’t come without compromises
28 Jan 2025
Ford Racing Puma (1999 - 2001): review, history, prices and specs
Ford Racing Puma
Reviews

Ford Racing Puma (1999 - 2001): review, history, prices and specs

An oft-underappreciated gem with a growing following, the Ford Racing Puma was arguably the marque's greatest ever front-driver
23 Jan 2025