In-depth reviews

The C8-generation RS6 covers all bases; it's practical, comfortable, fast, and fun

Audi has given the RS6 the Performance treatment – is it still the king of fast estates?

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

Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise – here’s how to bag a used example 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

The new rear-wheel drive Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as an i4

Faster, sharper and more involving than before, the RS7 Performance is a true force of nature

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

Intense, charismatic and far more resolved than its former self, the Evo is a brilliant supercar dominated by that superb V10 engine

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N

The DB11's plush, laid-back character is deeply alluring and befitting of a true GT, but the new DB12 brings a shot of extra excitement

An imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal if you don’t mind some rough edges

An uncomplicated everyday car that drives well and does everything you could reasonably expect

Recently updated, the Porsche Macan is still the class champion and unlike most rivals a genuinely captivating drive

It’s bigger, heavier and auto-only. But don't let that put you off, the M3 Competition is spectacular

The Lexus RC F might seem old fashioned, but its recipe still holds lots of appeal

A beautifully built expression of Porsche’s engineering might, yet the Panamera is starting to look its age

The M2 is a throwback to a golden age of small, rear-wheel-drive performance models from Munich

The XF’s impressive chassis is now joined by a plush new interior and slick tech, but powertrains remain a significant weakness 

Now in its fourth generation, the Mercedes A-class is unrecognisable from the car that kicked things off two decades ago.

Aston Martin’s smallest model isn’t as polished or broadly talented as a Porsche 911, but has its own very distinct appeal

The current Renault Mégane RS might only just be clinging to life, but in recently updated form it’s a better all-round hot hatch than ever