Track day tips: noise limits explained

Track day tips: noise limits explained
Track days noise limits can often be a problem if your performance car is on the louder end of the spectrum. Here's all you need to know about modern …
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is often considered the finest all-round performance tyre on sale, but how does it stack up to its new competition?
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review
Pirelli's P Zero is another staple performance car tyre, but how does it stack up against key rivals?
Continental SportContact 6 review

Continental SportContact 6 review
Continental's UHP tyre is rated to 215mph and promises improved steering precision over its predecessor. Here's how it stacks up
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport review

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport review
The Eagle F1 SuperSport range of Ultra Ultra High Performance tyres is taking the trackday market by storm, and we've put it through its paces
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 review

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 review
The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 aims to provide the best of both worlds on both wet and dry roads, but how does it compare to its rivals?
Best mini air compressors 2022

Best mini air compressors 2022
Correct tyre pressures are vital for the safety and performance of your car. We run down the best air compressors on the market to help you keep them …
The anatomy of an ultra-high performance tyre

The anatomy of an ultra-high performance tyre
There’s a lot going on inside your car’s only contact point with the asphalt
What to buy before your next track day

What to buy before your next track day
A look at some essential purchases before you put your car through its paces
Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide

Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide
Bigger, but slightly less brawny, the third-generation Mini Cooper S is still an entertaining hot hatch
ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones

ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones
The expansion of Ultra Low Emission Zones poses an ever-increasing threat to the use of modern and future classic cars. Here’s why
New Yokohama Advan Sport V107 UHP tyre revealed

New Yokohama Advan Sport V107 UHP tyre revealed
Yokohama’s new ultra high performance tyre range is ready to launch
Continental SportContact 7 review 

Continental SportContact 7 review
SportContact 7 impresses in first test; bespoke versions available for everything from hot hatches to SUVs
UK fuel supply: how to buy petrol and diesel sensibly

UK fuel supply: how to buy petrol and diesel sensibly
The UK is in the midst of some fuel supply problems, but you needn’t stock up on jerry cans and there’s no cause for panic
Continental AllSeasonContact review

Continental AllSeasonContact review
Continental's AllSeasonContact is said to offer superb performance in inclement weather, so we've put it to the test
Michelin CrossClimate+ review

Michelin CrossClimate+ review
The CrossClimate+ is a popular all-season offering, but is it best of the bunch?
E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?

E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?
Initiative to replace standard unleaded petrol with E10 will reduce emissions, but you’ll need to check compatibility
The best all-season tyres 2021

The best all-season tyres 2021
Our comprehensive test aims to help you choose the best all-season tyre
Porsche 911 Carrera (996): review, history and specs

Porsche 911 Carrera (996): review, history and specs
Performance cars have come a long way since the 996 Carrera became our first eCoty winner, but are the qualities that made it stand out in 1998 still …
Lotus Elise S2 buying guide

Lotus Elise S2 buying guide
There are many versions of the S2 Elise – and they’re all brilliant. Here’s the low-down
Road trip hints and tips: advice your post-brexit driving holiday

Road trip hints and tips: advice your post-brexit driving holiday
This is your guide to planning your perfect road trip, including the new EU rules for driving abroad
Best sat-navs 2020

Best sat-navs 2020
We test the best satellite navigation units, live and non-live, for cars and motorcycles
Cat A, B, S and N cars: insurance write-off categories explained

Cat A, B, S and N cars: insurance write-off categories explained
Cat S and Cat N cars in the classifieds may appeal to those seeking a bargain, but don’t buy before you know the full story
Best alloy wheel cleaners 2020 - how to clean and protect your car wheels

Best alloy wheel cleaners 2020 - how to clean and protect your car wheels
Nothing sets a car off as well as a set of spotless alloy wheels, but how do you get them clean and keep them that way?
BMW M Performance parts: pricing, availability and range

BMW M Performance parts: pricing, availability and range
You can add some sporting flare to your BMW with the BMW M Performance parts range. Here’s the lowdown...
What is DRS? Drag Reduction Systems explained

What is DRS? Drag Reduction Systems explained
F1’s Drag Reduction System assists overtaking manoeuvres, but how does it work and can it be used on road cars?
‘The car enthusiast’s guide to surviving the lockdown with your sanity’

‘The car enthusiast’s guide to surviving the lockdown with your sanity’
Automotive mental health community, Takona maps out its top tips for feeling better and staying sane in lockdown...
What is a hybrid? Hybrid tech and how it’s used in performance cars

What is a hybrid? Hybrid tech and how it’s used in performance cars
The hybrid performance car is no longer an oxymoron. Here’s how manufacturers are using this new tech to make them better, not just greener
Five of the best used V12 cars you can buy right now

Five of the best used V12 cars you can buy right now
For less than the price of a new Porsche 911, you could have a dozen cylinders at your disposal
V5C log book rules: what to do when you buy or sell a car

V5C log book rules: what to do when you buy or sell a car
The V5C log book is one of the last paper bastions in an increasingly digitised motoring world: here’s what you need to know
Ferrari F430 used buying guide 

Ferrari F430 used buying guide
With some sensible checks and research, Modena’s V8 ‘baby Enzo’ could be yours from £60k
Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide

Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide
28 years old in 2020, we look back at what made the Escort 'Cossie' significant - and what to look for when buying
Best Faraday bag car key signal blockers 2019

Best Faraday bag car key signal blockers 2019
Tech-savvy car thieves are on the rise - keep them at bay with these metal-lined key wallets
Car tuning essentials: new performance car parts and modifications

Car tuning essentials: new performance car parts and modifications
Our regular round-up of the latest products from the car tuning world for those looking to give their car an upgrade
Best car leather cleaners to buy 2019

Best car leather cleaners to buy 2019
Keep your car’s leather interior stainless and gleaming with these top-quality leather cleaners
BMW M3 E90/E92 (2007-2013) buying guide

BMW M3 E90/E92 (2007-2013) buying guide
It has one of the greatest naturally aspirated engines ever made – and the chassis to exploit it. Today this could all be yours from just £15k