Best cars

High-performance SUV sounds like an oxymoron but in 2026, brute force engineering and clever chassis tech have given us some genuinely exciting fast 4…

Go fast and make a statement with the best supercars of 2026

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2026, and we've picked the best of the breed for those looking for performance

Five-star cars are the very best cars we’ve ever tested, and sure-fire hits for all in search of the thrill of driving

The performance car as we’ve come to adore it has its origins in the 1980s. Family cars got fast, fast cars got faster, all of them were huge fun

Aston Martins often trade heavily on emotion, but there are a few that are as beautiful to drive as they are to look at and these are the ones we feel…

New cars are more egregiously expensive than ever, making a silver-haired supercar for hot hatch money extraordinarily tempting

All-wheel-drive isn’t just for off-roading – the best 4x4 performance cars deliver huge capability on road and track, too

New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too

The new Peugeot 208 GTi and Vauxhall Corsa GSE join a great variety of current hot hatchbacks that we've ranked

Monstrously powerful and packed full of tech, EVs can be a force to be reckoned with. We run down the fastest of all time

Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites

The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability. Here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested around Anglesey Circ…

With summer coming to a close and autumn in full swing, now is the very best time to buy a used sports car. Here are our top picks

Audi has always taken a different (and sometimes less preferable) approach to performance cars from BMW. It’s still got some amazing cars in its back …

Superminis can deliver the thrill of driving in its most basic, accessible form – these are our favourites

Britain still makes great cars, from luxury land yachts to scintillating sports cars to visceral supercars

The Japanese have produced some of the most compelling performance cars we've ever tested, from hot hatches and rally cars to full-on supercars

Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites

Fast and furious on the right roads, silent and sensible when you want them to be. From supersaloons to supercars, these are our favourite hybrid perf…

There's nothing quite like an open-top performance car – these are the best of the current crop

Great sports saloons are as performant and engaging as supercars, but with the practicality to suit almost all day-to-day jobs. These are our favourit…

Some cars have become astronomically valuable, sitting alongside rare jewellery and fine artworks in the basements of the super rich. These are the mo…

The V8 could be the most versatile performance car engine configuration, powering everything from exotic supercars to pickups. These are our favourite…

The luxury car genre has expanded beyond the old three-box wood’n’leather stereotypes. These are the best currently on sale

Haven’t got the space for your own sports car and a family hack? None do it better as a do-it-all performance car than a fast estate

The sports car genre has lost key players in recent times, but there’s still a diverse selection to choose from – plus some tempting used options. We …

The best roadsters offer big thrills with minimal compromises – these are evo’s favourites from the present and past

The best GTs combine the opulence and comfort of a luxury saloon with the style, performance, and sense of occasion of a supercar – these are evo’s fa…

McLaren has produced some of the most stunning, technically impressive supercars in history – these are the best of the bunch, including the new W1 hy…

Whether you want a 2000bhp electric tyre shredder or the ultimate analogue driving experience, the church of hypercar is broader than ever

A family car doesn’t need to be dull – some of our favourite performance models deliver the thrills of a purpose-built sports car

From Toyota's new supercar, to the next BMW M3, the future looks strangely bright for fast fun cars

From track-honed supercars to thundering sports saloons, Mercedes-AMG has produced countless performance car icons over the years. These are the best …