In-depth reviews

Audi has given the Q8 a light facelift, and though it’s a competent, refined SUV, it doesn’t move the game on from the 2018 original

The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals

Fast and attractive with a real feel-good factor, the F-type is the perfect alternative to German rivals

The F-Pace has always looked and driven better than most of its rivals. In its final form, it has the interior and tech to match, too

About the most capable GT on sale at the time, with few rivals more opulent and cosseting with their own unique appeal

The Porsche Macan has gone electric for its second generation, with up to 630bhp and the promise of a rewarding drive

The convertible CLE melds elements of the C and E-class into a sleek package, offering a smooth, refined drive in six-cylinder form

The F56 Mini Cooper S marked the end of an era for the Mini hatch, being the last to offer a manual transmission

Lacklustre interior ergonomics gave the Mk8 Golf a lukewarm reception, but Volkswagen has focused its efforts on rectifying its downfalls with a mid-l…

Getting the green light for the original 911 GT3 was something of a miracle. This is the story of how it happened, and how that same car drives today

The M140i is a powerful and charismatic hot hatch that can start to unravel when pushed to its limits

Hethel’s second-gen hardcore hard-top offers unparalleled thrills on road and track

Twin-turbo V6 is a hugely exciting engine, complemented by an excellent gearbox

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.

The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars

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

Competition trim became the base M5 spec in the UK for the LCI update. It remained a finer-honed version of the standard M5 all the same

The i30 N sits at the top of a very talented field. With a truly engaging chassis and a punchy powertrain, it's a fantastic thing to drive

Flawed but boisterous; fun and with plenty of character, its problem is a lack of finesse and its dreary engine

An inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai N. Agile, and with a limited slip differential that offers superb mid-corner traction, it's a formidable Fiesta ST…

Better built, more refined and more efficient, the new Model 3 is a welcome step forward – and one of the best value EVs available

A declining market it may be, but the 508 is still good (if not thrilling) to drive, attractive and comfortable

The Defender isn’t a typical evo car, but it's something we’d gladly have sat in the garage next to one

Maserati is on the front foot with the fabulous MC20 and new GranTurismo – can the Grecale deliver some of that magic in an SUV?

Straddling the line between GT and full-blown supercar, the Ferrari F12 is a heart-thumping thriller with one of the best engines known to man

The Audi TT has official retired, but its style is still sharp even if doesn't always hit the right notes dynamically

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…

Ginetta’s V6 race car is aimed at both newbies and experienced drivers: evo takes to the track to experience life in the Ginetta Academy first-hand

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the 458 remains thrilling, engaging and deeply desirable today

The TT RS has one of the most characterful engines on sale, and it's backed up by unwavering traction and sure-footed precision

Ostensibly the engine and transmission are not dissimilar to those of the RS7 that came before, or indeed its key rivals

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough