Reviews

Distinctive and engaging, the i30 Fastback N proves the original hatch version was no fluke

Lexus’ sporty coupe looks sharp and drives tolerably, but is a better GT than a sports car

Unlikely to tempt people from their 5-series, but the ES does have merits

Dramatic performance and plenty of grip for AMG's smallest offering, but you can find more fun for less money elsewhere

Quite possibly one of the most entertaining 911s for the road

Not just a C63 without a V8 engine, the C43 draws a finer line with its own character, something an S5 lacks almost entirely

BMW’s original SUV is still its best, still handling like a big 5-series. It’s just a shame it means so much less today…

Fast but flawed Trackhawk is surprisingly likeable and packed with character

The Mercedes S-class Cabriolet is a better convertible without the AMG bit

Still the best SUV for those that like driving

It’s smooth and refined, but e-tron is very heavy and can’t match a Jaguar i-Pace for entertainment

Smart looking and well-finished Audi A1 is quick and capable, but ultimately leaves you cold

The Toyota Prius has always made economical driving a game, and the latest version is improved in other areas, too

Audi hasn’t messed with a winning formula, while that V10 remains a masterpiece

Dallara's expertise has created a lightweight, purist driver's car of ruthless focus

Engine and chassis upgrades reveal a more exotic side to BMW’s limited-run coupe

The Morgan Plus 8 is never without a dull moment - a truly engaging, engrossing and exhilarating experience

XF’s chassis still has the measure of rivals, but while improved, the four-cylinder lacks excitement

Chassis tweaks make the Panamera GTS the driver’s choice, but it could do with a more powerful and charismatic engine

The e-Golf has all the pros of a Golf, yet all the cons of an electric car...

The new 8-series has an incredibly broad spread of talents. It offers a highly capable, refined experience in all situations

The latest A4 Avant builds on solid, refined reputation of its predecessors with impressive, if not inspiring dynamics

Leon Cupra ST Carbon Edition is more boisterous than a Golf R estate, but less capable, and pricer

A Rolls-Royce that’s fun to drive? Almost - the Cullinan will surprise with its speed and agility, but not its quality and refinement

The regular Swift and the Swift Sport share many attributes, but the hot hatch fails to live up to expectations

VW Group tuning specialists, Revo, have turned the S3 into more of a drivers’ car

While it delights in some areas, the new LS is too inconsistent to trouble German rivals overall

Despite such a massive power figure, the DMS-tuned 720S is easy to drive – if only some of the time

The XC40 is actually a decent steer, chassis delivers good blend of agility and comfort, while petrol engines are punchy if characterless

A respectable warm hatch from Hyundai, but Ford’s Focus ST-Line does a better job