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Noble M400: review, history and specs of an icon
Noble M400
In-depth reviews

Noble M400: review, history and specs of an icon

The M12 was the car that saw Noble hit the big time, and the M400 was the fastest, most hardcore evolution of all. We reacquaint ourselves with the no…
29 Dec 2022
BMW E30 M3 v E46 M3 CSL v F87 M2 CS
BMW M triple – Group side
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BMW E30 M3 v E46 M3 CSL v F87 M2 CS

BMW’s M2 CS was hailed as a return to form for the M division, but how does it stack up against its purebred predecessors?
19 Dec 2022
Porsche Boxster (986): review, history and specs of an icon
Porsche Boxster 986
In-depth reviews

Porsche Boxster (986): review, history and specs of an icon

It was the car that saved Porsche and the original Boxster remains as sweet, sorted and satisfying today as it was 25 years ago
17 Dec 2022
BAC's hydrogen fuel-cell future – why this British sports car maker isn't going electric
BAC factory
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BAC's hydrogen fuel-cell future – why this British sports car maker isn't going electric

We talk to BAC about their plans for a fuel cell-powered Mono
3 Dec 2022
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S v BMW M5 Competition – supersaloon face-off
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S v BMW M5 Competition – supersaloon face-off

BMW and AMG make are the best in the business at creating truly captivating supersaloons, but who does it best now, before they both go hybrid?
12 Oct 2022
Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S – battle of the all-weather superstars
Porsche 911 Turbo S vs A45 S – noses
Group tests

Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S – battle of the all-weather superstars

As the weather turns, we go head to head in two very different all-weather super star performance cars
27 Sep 2022
Morgan’s electric future – why it’ll be ready for the future of sports cars
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Morgan’s electric future – why it’ll be ready for the future of sports cars

We speak to Morgan about why it’s confident about its future, even as the world turns to EVs
23 Sep 2022
Stock v modified: Toyota GR Yaris, Porsche Cayman GT4 & Mazda MX-5
Toyota GR Yaris Porsche Cayman GT4 and Mazda MX5
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Stock v modified: Toyota GR Yaris, Porsche Cayman GT4 & Mazda MX-5

Porsche’s Cayman GT4, Mazda’s MX-5 and Toyota’s GR Yaris are among our favourite track day cars, but can they be improved? We pit standard against mod…
18 Sep 2022
An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire ��� Catesby Tunnel
Catesby Tunnel – 1
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An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire ��� Catesby Tunnel

Testing sites for car manufacturers can often take them to the ends of the earth, or under it in the case of the UK’s latest wind tunnel
6 Sep 2022
New Ariel Hipercar revealed
Ariel Hipercar – front
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New Ariel Hipercar revealed

British firm reveals 1180bhp carbon-bodied electric hypercar as it prepares for its EV future
31 Aug 2022
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series: review, history and specs of an icon
Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series: review, history and specs of an icon

Cruelly overshadowed in 2007’s vintage eCoty line‑up, the 6.3-litre, 500bhp CLK63 Black Series is in fact one of the most thrilling cars ever to wear …
15 Aug 2022
231mph Ultima GTR640 on the Isle of Man – evo Retro
Ultima GTR640
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231mph Ultima GTR640 on the Isle of Man – evo Retro

The Ultima GTR640 is one of the fastest accelerating road cars ever built. John Barker channels his inner racer and unleashes it on the Isle of Man TT…
11 Aug 2022
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Alfa Romeo Brera S (2008-2010) review – UK-only special developed by Prodrive
Alfa Romeo Brera S V6 – cornering front
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Alfa Romeo Brera S (2008-2010) review – UK-only special developed by Prodrive

The unique front-drive V6 Brera developed by Prodrive made for the best-driving Brera, by far…
3 Aug 2022
Ariel Nomad R 2022 review
Ariel Nomad R
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Ariel Nomad R 2022 review

Ariel’s latest creation aims to blend the Atom’s road and track chutzpah with the Nomad’s off-road ability. So does the 335bhp Nomad R offer the best …
30 Jul 2022
My Life & Cars – Mike and Andrew Jordan, Directors, Jordan Racing Team
Mike and Andrew Jordan cars
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My Life & Cars – Mike and Andrew Jordan, Directors, Jordan Racing Team

The only father-and-son team in BTCC history, Mike and Andrew Jordan now build, test and race historics
30 Jun 2022
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: review
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 - front quarter
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Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: review

The last of the original Skylines and the first to be officially imported into the UK, there is no disputing the R34 GT-R’s icon status.
20 Jun 2022
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Turbo Technics Ford Fiesta ST S285 2022 review – supermini pumped to 300bhp
Turbo Technics Ford Fiesta ST S285
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Turbo Technics Ford Fiesta ST S285 2022 review – supermini pumped to 300bhp

Can the humble three-pot Fiesta ST really be improved by giving it close to 300bhp? Turns out it can
28 May 2022
BMW M4 Competition v Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
BMW M4 Competition v Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
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BMW M4 Competition v Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

With 760bhp, the latest Shelby GT500 is Ford’s fruitiest Mustang ever, and it’s got chassis chops to match. But can it get the measure of BMW’s new M4…
21 May 2022
Continental SportContact 7 vs rivals: tyre test review
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Continental SportContact 7 vs rivals: tyre test review

We pitch Continental's new SportContact 7 against rivals from Michelin and Bridgestone to find which is the best ultra high performance tyre
13 May 2022
AC Schnitzer ACS1 2022 review – tuned BMW M135i takes on Mercedes-AMG A35
AC Schnitzer ACS1
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AC Schnitzer ACS1 2022 review – tuned BMW M135i takes on Mercedes-AMG A35

Brilliantly judged chassis upgrades unearth the desirable hot hatch lurking within BMW’s M135i xDrive
11 May 2022
Toyota Supra 2.0 v Porsche 718 Cayman – four-cylinder coupes go head-to-head
Toyota Supra 2 v Porsche 718 Cayman
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Toyota Supra 2.0 v Porsche 718 Cayman – four-cylinder coupes go head-to-head

Supra and Cayman can both be had with 2-litre four-cylinder engines that pack a surprising punch, but which is the sweeter steer? We find out on road …
3 May 2022
Hardcore Ferrari V8 specials go head-to-head
Ferrari V8 specials
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Hardcore Ferrari V8 specials go head-to-head

Ferrari has built a rich line of thrilling road racers with its ‘special series’ V8s. From Competizione to Pista, we drive them all
30 Apr 2022
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Ferrari's hypercars: 288 GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo driven back-to-back
Ferrari hypercar supertest
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Ferrari's hypercars: 288 GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo driven back-to-back

These are four of the greatest supercars that Ferrari has ever made. Our task was simple: to drive them hard for two days on the road and then decide …
16 Apr 2022
550bhp Golf R review – can this modified Golf take on an A45 S?
VRS Golf R twin – opener
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550bhp Golf R review – can this modified Golf take on an A45 S?

Volkswagen tuner VRS’s 480bhp and 550bhp Golf R conversions have AMG in their sights
15 Apr 2022
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Life after TVR's Peter Wheeler
TVR Peter Wheeler
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Life after TVR's Peter Wheeler

He was the man who transformed TVR from cottage car-maker into one of the world’s great sports car marques. We chat to Peter Wheeler’s family about hi…
8 Apr 2022
2022 hot hatchback battle: hyper hatches
2022 hot hatchbacks battle – header
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2022 hot hatchback battle: hyper hatches

(Long read): Welcome to the first of three contests to find the greatest hot hatch on sale right now. Round 1 sees the new Mk8 Golf R take on the bril…
24 Mar 2022
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8
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Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics

Can forgoing performance-enhancing technology such as an auto gearbox or four-wheel drive make for a more engaging car? The new manual Aston Martin Va…
7 Mar 2022
evo 225/40 R18 performance tyre review 2021
evo tyre test 2021 – header
Features

evo 225/40 R18 performance tyre review 2021

Which high performance tyres should you be shortlisting for your car? We put nine contenders through the toughest objective and subjective tests to fi…
31 Dec 2021
Alpine A610 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
Alpine A610 icon
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Alpine A610 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon

France’s answer to the Porsche 964 Carrera 2 is as enthralling today as it was back at its launch in 1991
27 Dec 2021
Litchfield Toyota GR Yaris 2021 review – superstar hatchback picks up expert UK-tuning
Litchfield Toyota GR Yaris – front cornering
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Litchfield Toyota GR Yaris 2021 review – superstar hatchback picks up expert UK-tuning

Litchfield’s been fiddling with Toyota’s brilliant GR Yaris with predictably fantastic results
31 Jul 2021
Evolution of the Ferrari GT: 365 GTB4 Daytona to the 812 Superfast
Ferrari GTs feature
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Evolution of the Ferrari GT: 365 GTB4 Daytona to the 812 Superfast

From ’60s Daytona through to today’s 812 Superfast, Ferrari has offered an unrivalled series of front-V12-powered super-GTs. We drive five of the best
30 Jul 2021
Litchfield McLaren 570GT review – UK tuner lifts output to 720bhp
Litchfield McLaren 570GT
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Litchfield McLaren 570GT review – UK tuner lifts output to 720bhp

Limited-slip diff, chassis tweaks and a power hike to 720bhp take the 570’s abilities to a new level
12 Jul 2021
Ford Mustang Steve McQueen Bullitt Edition 2021 review – a 720bhp tribute act
Ford Mustang Steve McQueen Bullitt Edition – slide
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Ford Mustang Steve McQueen Bullitt Edition 2021 review – a 720bhp tribute act

Immense performance from about the coolest modern muscle car out there. It’s expensive, but there’s nothing else quite like it
12 Jun 2021
Audi RS6 v Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo v Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate – super-estates go head-to-head
Audi RS6 v Porsche Panamera v Mercedes-AMG
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Audi RS6 v Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo v Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate – super-estates go head-to-head

Which 600bhp wagon is the current super-estate king? It‘s time to find out as the Audi RS6 Avant takes on Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turi…
8 May 2021