Reviews

When the Ariel Atom was launched 26 years ago, we’d never seen – or driven – anything like it. We revisit one of those early cars to see if it’s stil…

It looks nicer inside and out and drives a bit better but the Cupra Born doesn’t betray its yawn-worthy MEB underpinnings

The ID.3's been updated to address some of its key weak points, and a new range structure makes it more competitive than ever

Part aluminium, part composite and built on a shoestring, the Elise swept enthusiasts off their feet in 1996. Today, it remains one of the world's gre…

The Alpine A110 is not long for this world, with its electric replacement due to arrive in 2027 with more power (and, sadly, weight)

Mercedes put all of its resources into creating a bespoke all-electric flagship, but it’s not quite worthy of replacing the S-class yet

The Dallara EXP is a Stradale taken to extremes in the name of track performance. We push it to the limit on track against the stopwatch

The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?

Almost a year since we first drove it, does the new Renault 5 still impress beyond the hype? Absolutely.

Lamborghini’s answer to the Aston Martin DBX has been given a major overhaul, going hybrid-only in the process. Has it become easier to like in the pr…

The Richard Burns 5 marked the moment the ubiquitous hero car of early-era evo found its sweet spot. It’s one of the greatest performance cars from th…

The M2 has evolved into a near-500bhp powerhouse of a coupe, and still comes with three pedals. It’s a barrel of laughs, if not as deft and rewarding …

Audi’s family SUV goes into its third generation as an impressively refined if engine-limited BMW X3 alternative

The McLaren 720S was so good when new in 2017 it’d still land a few punches in group tests today. They’re available for cheap but move with caution.

The JCW convertible is usefully less aggressive on the road than the hatch, but suffers the usual soft-top compromises too

Cupra’s top-spec Formentor has the same 328bhp engine and four-wheel drive tech as the Volkswagen Golf R. How does that feel in a taller, more practic…

The Porsche 911 had not become the perfected sports car we know and love today by the 1980s. But it was enormously charming and potent for its era

The revived Renault 4 hopes to continue the success of its smaller 5 sibling, and on first impressions it seems well placed to do just that

Alpine’s all-electric future starts with the Renault 5-based A290. Does it have enough edge to warrant the Alpine badge?

The near-1200bhp F80 is a bold leap into the future, but does it deliver the seductive driving experience we expect of a Maranello special?

The SUV segment is more competitive than ever, but Mercedes-Benz still offers something with its own unique appeal. Even if that appeal isn’t particul…

A fine example of exquisite German engineering, set against an outdated set of principles

The F355 delivers on all fronts as a pure-bred Maranello supercar – and you can own one for the same money as a brand new BMW M3

Forget the California. With this new open-top version of the Roma, Ferrari at last has an entry-level convertible it can be proud of

The T-Roc R packs Golf R running gear in a taller crossover body. Sounds exciting, but the results are mixed

BMW’s M5 Touring manages its weight issue enormously well, but its impressive performance and agility stop short of snatching your heart

It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the original Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer

Billed as the sports car to resurrect Lotus its high prices works against but the Emira is still a worthy rival to Porsche's Cayman and Alpine's A110

Aston’s new Vantage expertly plays a triple role, of sumptuous GT, supercar slayer and deft sports car. If the ride was better, it’d be all but perfec…