Long term tests

If you're considering a supercar to attract the opposite sex, this is the one to go for

A teeny fault with the Adaptive Dynamics doesn't tarnish the huge fun we get from Jaguar's XFR

M3 too hardcore? Merc's E500 Coupe might just fit the bill

Confidence is growing weekly but the adopted owner of our MX-5 still has to find the car's handling limits

Nissan wants you to have fun with its 370Z, but when the roads are dry it's not a terribly playful companion

Cool autumn breezes replace the smells of summer but running top-down is still an option in the Z4

The weather conspired against a new Bedford track time, but the car feels sharper than the 20bhp increase suggests, so expect a fast lap when it's fin…

Fiddle with this and fiddle with that and you can tailor the Audi to your exact driving requirements

Inactivity caused a couple of issues but once up and running, our Mazda MX-5 tackled a trackday with great style

Serious money but our Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is a fabulous all-rounder

Last minute change of plan for the ECOTY cameraman meant a huge fuel saving with our Alpina

Old meets new. Restored Alpina B6 meets modern Alpina D3

A ferociously kettling V8 Capri at the filling station makes classic restoration projects like this seem all the more worthwhile

A short spell with the Nissan 370Z highlighted the BMW Z4's high standard of cabin construction

A surging at low speed was unwelcome, but a factory software upgrade soon sorted things and smoothness was restored

Deep regrets as out MX-5 moves on. The simple fact is, you really can’t buy more fun for a grand

A downchange mis-revved interface temporarily forced the Cup off the road. Thankfully it's back now, and better than ever

Track outings in the GT-R have meant re-investment in tyres, transmission oil and brakes

We've improved the feel of the car on road and track but not the lap time

As basic as basic gets but utterly focused, unbridled fun to drive. We'll certainly miss the R26.R...

Latest arrival at evo Towers is Mazda's MX-5, and early impressions are that it's lost none of the spark and fun of its predecessor

Time for us and our Jaguar XF SV8 to part company, and we already miss it...

An Audi S4 Avant joins the fleet and Peter Tomalin blags it for a family holiday in the Dordogne. The perfect test

Very touchy-feely and great value for money, Nissan's 370Z attracts a crowd wherever it's parked

After being with us for 12 months and the best part of 30,000 miles, Audi's RS6 had become a much-loved member of the Metcalfe family

Uprated spring rates and a lower ride height have noticeably improved our 135i's handling

Peter Tomalin does it himself with our ex-Grand Challenge Mazda MX-5

A Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup joins the evo long term fleet and makes a good impression from the start

The team warm to what the versatile Porsche Cayenne has to offer

Nissan's GT-R stock output is pretty respectable, but a ECU remap releases even more oomph for a reasonable outlay

Our Z4 took a trip to Wales in its stride, so first impressions are extremely favourable

Original wheels are fine, but would some BMW Performance items be even better on our 135i?

Excited hands greeted the 370Z's keys at evo Towers. But driving the car with running-in restraint is torture

Richard Porter won’t miss our Evo X FQ-360 long-termer, but Henry Catchpole thinks he’s missing the point

Lack of luxuries can dissuade buyers, but dig deeper and the R26.R's rewarding in other areas

Master plan is to transform our BMW 135i into a sharp trackday tool capable of rivalling the M3's Bedford lap time