Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe
Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe
The excellent Toyota GR86 and BBR's supercharged MX–5 look closely matched on paper; how will it prove on the twists and undulations of Cadwell?
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
The Cooper SE is Mini’s first ground-up electric hot hatch – does Alpine’s A290 have a fight on its hands?
Lotus Emeya 2024 review – the Porsche Taycan’s strongest challenger yet 
Lotus Emeya 2024 review – the Porsche Taycan’s strongest challenger yet
It couldn’t be further from a traditional Lotus, but the Emeya addresses the challenges of an EV in a Lotus way
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition – the battle of the sixes
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Audi RS4 Competition – the battle of the sixes
Audi’s RS4 is going out on a high with the Competition version; Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio fights on with a new facelift. The two meet for a sho…
MG Cyberster 2024 review – stunning to look at, but not to drive
MG Cyberster 2024 review – stunning to look at, but not to drive
MG is building roadsters again, this time powered by batteries. Can the Cyberster deliver a convincing open-top driving experience?
Lotus Elise S2 v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Porsche Boxster S 987: The best affordable mid-engined sports cars
Lotus Elise S2 v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Porsche Boxster S 987: The best affordable mid-engined sports cars
Everyone should own a mid-engined car at least once in their life, and the S2 Elise, Mk3 MR2 and 987 Boxster S are brilliant places to start
Lexus UX 300h 2024 review – hybrid crossover updated to take on BMW’s X1
Lexus UX 300h 2024 review – hybrid crossover updated to take on BMW’s X1
The UX 300h is more powerful, more efficient and more comfortable than before – can it keep up with the latest band of premium crossovers?
MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king
MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king
MG’s sales-smash electric hatchback gains a 429bhp twin-motor version – but it’s not as much fun as it sounds
Litchfield BMW M2 2024 review: 640bhp tuned M2 tested
Litchfield BMW M2 2024 review: 640bhp tuned M2 tested
Litchfield has given the BMW M2 more power than a Lamborghini Huracán – we try it on track
Analogue Lotus Elise SuperSport review: the Elise perfected?
Analogue Lotus Elise SuperSport review: the Elise perfected?
Based on the Series 1 Lotus Elise, the Analogue SuperSport is driving stripped down to its bare essentials; it's brilliant
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris, bombastic Mercedes‑AMG A45 S, thrillsome Hyundai i30 N and dazzling Honda Civic Type R are each brilliant in their own…
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
New high performance tyre claims unique blend of grip and ride comfort. We put it to the test
BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?
BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?
BMW’s hot hatch is a good car, but no longer a unique one, and misses the mark for pure fun
Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint
Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint
It’s not officially coming to the UK, which is a great shame because this close relation to the Civic Type R is every bit as brilliant in its own way
Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 2024 review – a supercar of the old-school
Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 2024 review – a supercar of the old-school
The Huracán will soon be replaced by a V8-engined hybrid, but it’s going out as one of the truly great modern supercars
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?
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.
BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – £65k performance machines go head-to-head
BMW M2 v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – £65k performance machines go head-to-head
Hyperhatch versus sports coupe, four-wheel drive opposes rear, auto confronts manual. Despite their differences, the AMG A45 S and BMW M2 are still cl…
BMW X5 M Competition 2024 review – 616bhp super-SUV takes on Porsche’s Cayenne
BMW X5 M Competition 2024 review – 616bhp super-SUV takes on Porsche’s Cayenne
The new X5 M packs a brutal 616bhp punch, four-wheel drive and an M-tuned chassis – has BMW created a high-riding M5?
Honda NSX (2016-2022) review – Japan's answer to the Porsche 911 Turbo 
Honda NSX (2016-2022) review – Japan's answer to the Porsche 911 Turbo
The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR v Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport – homologation heroes go head-to-head
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR v Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport – homologation heroes go head-to-head
Enemies both on the stages and off, Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evo VI and Subaru’s Impreza RB5 were high points in the history of rally-bred homologation spe…
Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite
Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite
Mini has tried to make the 1.7-ton Countryman JCW drive like a hot hatch – the result is a compromised, frustrating driving experience
Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review – Korean sports saloon still delivers the goods
Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review – Korean sports saloon still delivers the goods
There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws
BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2017 - 2023) review – verdict, specs and prices
BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2017 - 2023) review – verdict, specs and prices
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
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
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
Abarth 124 Spider (2016-2019) review – a Mazda MX-5 with Italian flair
Abarth 124 Spider (2016-2019) review – a Mazda MX-5 with Italian flair
Flawed but boisterous; fun and with plenty of character, its problem is a lack of finesse and its dreary engine
Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review – a true BMW X5 rival?
Volkswagen Touareg 2024 review – a true BMW X5 rival?
Volkswagen’s dependable SUV has had a big update and still does exactly what it says on the tin, which is no bad thing
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark
Still the iteration by which all others are measured, Audi's second RS4 surprised us all with its exceptional engine and handling when it was launched…
BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?
BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?
BMW’s cheapest i4 gets a smaller battery, less power and a £50,755 price tag – is it a worthy alternative to a Polestar 2?
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
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…
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package review: two seats, 1020bhp and £186,300
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package review: two seats, 1020bhp and £186,300
We’ve driven the new, record-breaking Taycan Turbo GT – it’s astonishing in some ways but confusing in others
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW’s M3 CS is so dazzlingly good that a regular head-to-head seemed inadequate. Instead we pit it against two icons, Alfa Romeo’s sublime Giulia GTA …
Ferrari 458 Speciale (2013 - 2015): the best driver's car of the last 25 years
Ferrari 458 Speciale (2013 - 2015): the best driver's car of the last 25 years
Of all the significant driver’s cars we’ve experienced over the last 25 years, one stands above all others. Ladies and gentlemen, the sublime, unsurpa…
Toyota GT86 v GR86: how Toyota perfected the affordable sports car
Toyota GT86 v GR86: how Toyota perfected the affordable sports car
The GT86 bucked all the usual sports car trends in 2012, then the GR86 honed that recipe to perfection
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000
Discreet and underrated, but brilliantly fit for purpose – the S63 Coupé is a remarkable GT car for Golf GTI money
Nissan GT‑R v Porsche 911 GT3 (996) – landmark super-sports cars go head-to-head
Nissan GT‑R v Porsche 911 GT3 (996) – landmark super-sports cars go head-to-head
Porsche v Nissan was a head-to-head no one would have predicted at evo's launch, but then those two marques created the two most significant super-spo…
Pagani Zonda (1999 - 2019): the analogue supercar icon
Pagani Zonda (1999 - 2019): the analogue supercar icon
Pagani's first and most iconic model changed the supercar game on its arrival, making it one of our top 25 cars of the last 25 years