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Used Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe (W205, 2015 - 2023) review: the final V8 C-class
Mercedes C63 coupe W205
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
UK speeding fines 2025 – what are the latest penalties for drivers?
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UK speeding fines 2025 – what are the latest penalties for drivers?

Here's everything you need to know about speeding fines in the UK and other motoring-related offences
3 Feb 2025
The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied
Cupra Raval
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maserati Levante (2016 - 2024) review – Italy's answer to the Porsche Cayenne
Maserati Levante Trofeo – front cornering
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Maserati Levante (2016 - 2024) review – Italy's answer to the Porsche Cayenne

An accomplished and appealing SUV with a breadth of capabilities, character and identity that set it apart from its rivals
21 Jan 2025
The Alpine A290 is ready to hit the road – UK pricing announced
Alpine A290
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The Alpine A290 is ready to hit the road – UK pricing announced

Alpine's long-awaited electric hot hatch is here in its final form, and it's ready to hit UK roads
21 Jan 2025
Ford GT (2004 - 2006) review: Ford's supercar Ferrari beater
Ford GT evo 25
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Ford GT (2004 - 2006) review: Ford's supercar Ferrari beater

The Blue Oval’s second supercar was nothing short of remarkable, with few supercars allowing such easy access to their performance as the original For…
17 Jan 2025
Maserati Quattroporte V (2003 - 2012): review, specs and buying guide
Maserati Quattroporte V
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Maserati Quattroporte V (2003 - 2012): review, specs and buying guide

The fifth-generation Quattroporte brought new levels of refinement and performance to Italy’s luxury saloon, helping it rival the very best in the seg…
15 Jan 2025
The Caterham Project V is Britain's answer to the electric Porsche Cayman
Caterham Project V
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The Caterham Project V is Britain's answer to the electric Porsche Cayman

Caterham’s new age electric coupe will pack Yamaha powertrain tech and liquid-cooled batteries, with development due to be completed later this year
13 Jan 2025
The Spirit Racing 12R is the ultimate Mazda MX-5, but we can’t have it
Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster 12R MX5
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The Spirit Racing 12R is the ultimate Mazda MX-5, but we can’t have it

Mazda has launched the Spirit Racing Roadster 12R, improving on the MX-5’s tried-and-tested formula with track-inspired upgrades
10 Jan 2025
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition is a road-legal drifter’s special
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition is a road-legal drifter’s special

The Ioniq 5 N has already proven itself to be one of the most capable EVs on the market, and the new DK Edition takes things up a notch further
10 Jan 2025
BMW 1M Coupe (2011 - 2012) review: the skunkworks M car
BMW 1M Coupe
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BMW 1M Coupe (2011 - 2012) review: the skunkworks M car

The BMW 1M Coupe is the compact gem that ushered in M’s turbocharged era
9 Jan 2025
The McLaren 620R LM25 is an F1 GTR-inspired special
Lanzante LM 25 Edition 620R
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The McLaren 620R LM25 is an F1 GTR-inspired special

A total of seven McLarens have received F1 GTR-inspired touches to celebrate 25 years since its 1995 Le Mans win, and this 620R is the final example
7 Jan 2025
Lamborghini Temerario priced from £260,035
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Lamborghini Temerario priced from £260,035

On sale in 2025, the Temerario will start from £260k, rising to over £290k with the Alleggerita package
24 Dec 2024
Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required
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Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required

You don’t have to go far for a great drive. Sometimes they’re waiting right on your doorstep. Though it helps if you’ve a Caterham Seven at your dispo…
21 Dec 2024
BMW 1-series review – Munich’s Audi A3 rival gains focus
F70 BMW 1-series
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BMW 1-series review – Munich’s Audi A3 rival gains focus

New styling, interior tech and powertrain options all come as part of the new F70 1-series package, making it a worthy alternative to its closest Germ…
18 Dec 2024
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Volkswagen ID.7 review – Wolfsburg’s answer to the BMW i5
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Volkswagen ID.7 review – Wolfsburg’s answer to the BMW i5

The all-electric ID.7 saloon is Volkswagen’s largest EV yet, and it has some tough competition
18 Dec 2024
​Polestar 5 gunning for Porsche Taycan as 871bhp flagship
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​Polestar 5 gunning for Porsche Taycan as 871bhp flagship

Still think Polestar’s just a Volvo offshoot? The 871bhp Polestar 5 will probably change that. Here's our first glimpse
13 Dec 2024
The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva
Mercedes-AMG Purespeed
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The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva

The PureSpeed speedster is the first in Mercedes-AMG’s mythos series of ultra-exclusive specials, featuring a V8 powertrain and an AMG One-inspired de…
11 Dec 2024
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W211, 2003 - 2006): review, specs and buying guide
W211 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W211, 2003 - 2006): review, specs and buying guide

The W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG is a supercharged saloon with a reputation for reliability, and it won't break the bank
10 Dec 2024
Bernie Ecclestone's unseen £500m Formula 1 collection is going up for sale
Bernie Ecclestone collection
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Bernie Ecclestone's unseen £500m Formula 1 collection is going up for sale

Impressive car collections frequently come up for sale, but Bernie Ecclestone's takes things to a new level entirely
2 Dec 2024
Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?
Ford Focus ST Edition
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Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?

A suite of upgrades sharpen the Ford Focus ST's already-capable formula, making it more engaging than ever
22 Nov 2024
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010 - 2015): Germany's answer to the Ferrari 599
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010 - 2015): Germany's answer to the Ferrari 599

The Mercedes-Benz SLS is a fully bespoke supercar that’s a slice of purest AMG
21 Nov 2024
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
Aston Martin Valkyrie
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The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record

As customer deliveries continue, the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has proven its worth with a record-breaking lap around Silverstone
20 Nov 2024
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS
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Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?

The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update
18 Nov 2024
The 282mph Bugatti Mistral is the world’s fastest roadster
Bugatti Mistral World Record Car
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The 282mph Bugatti Mistral is the world’s fastest roadster

A swansong for Bugatti’s W16, the Mistral has now joined the Veyron and Chiron with a record-breaking top speed of its own
14 Nov 2024