In-depth reviews

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

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

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

Launched in 2007 as BMW M's first ever series production estate, the V10-powered E61 M5 Touring remains one of the most exotic models of its kind

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

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

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

We spent six months living with a Huracán Evo Spyder on evo's Fast Fleet, and it was just as spine-tingling as you'd expect

Four-cylinder engine is powerful, but lacks flexibility; gearboxes only average

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

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

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

With its flawed execution there’s still some way to go for the G70, but it’s a fresh take on a classic recipe and on the right track

The modern Range Rover continues to define the luxury SUV just as its ancestors did, and despite strong rivals is still something special

Blessed with an excellent, involving chassis, but feeble engine and poor tyres prevent the BRZ from achieving greatness

The large hatchback and estate aren’t cool: fact. But the Skoda Superb is a great car in spite of it

The SEAT Leon Cupra is at the end of its lifespan, but has only become better with age

The updated Q5 does what it says on the tin. Well built, dependable, solid to drive, but for an edgier SUV look elsewhere

The engine dominates what is a captivating and distinctive performance car awash with character.