In-depth reviews

The Mazda MX-5 is better than ever, a distillation of the sports car that has matured into a brilliant little roadster

The updated Jaguar F-type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals

The Audi A3 is now perilously close to losing its premium status in a competitive hatchback market

The Golf R turned from a flat-footed heavyweight to a dynamic and spritely hot hatchback. It’s brilliant, but not the best hot Golf of its generation …

In the face of talented rivals, the M4 remains a solid, sophisticated option for keen drivers

It might be more sophisticated, but the new Fiesta ST is just as fun as its predecessor

It may not be quite as sharp as its predecessor, but Ford filled in the gaps making for an impressive family hatchback

Britain’s most popular car also happens to be one of its most accessible driver’s cars

An superbly entertaining, charismatic and playful hot hatchback that shows its deep-rooted rivals a thing or two

The modern Range Rover continues to define the luxury SUV just as its ancestors did, and despite strong rivals is still something special

A fast, sophisticated and capable flagship that entertains when the road gets challenging, just choose your powertrain carefully

Another sign electric cars are maturing to become competent and clever. But while the Polestar 2 makes a great everyday car, it’s still no performance…

The Audi S3 is fast and well built, but lacks the character or outright handling brilliance so many in this class portray

Fast and attractive with a real feel-good factor, the F-type is the perfect alternative to German rivals

The Audi RS4 isn’t as dynamic or exciting as its rivals, but as an everyday performance car it’s a superb package that looks the part

The new Mercedes-AMG E63 S isn’t just a German four-door muscle car – it’s exciting, edgy and captivating too

Standard or Performance, coupe or Spyder – the current R8 is a quality, exciting and thoroughly involving supercar

Not the most fun, but well-rounded and good value too

Can BMW's performance hybrid deliver conventional sports car thrills?

The BMW M5 is now only available in Competition trim in the UK, but this is no bad thing as it remains a finer-honed version of the standard M5

The F-Pace's armoury is well equipped to take on the Porsche Macan

A1 exhibits all the usual Audi traits, but lacks any real fun factor.

Fast and fun Vantage is very different to its predecessor, but fun, and faster than ever

Removeable roof and styling tweaks add a new layer to the 4C's appeal, but the Spider is still a flawed sports car

Delivers as the most exciting performance SUV on sale, but has a few more rough edges than many rivals

In such a competitive marketplace, the Giulia holds its own and represents Alfa’s best effort in years.

Flawed but boisterous; fun and with plenty of character, its problem is a lack of finesse and its dreary engine

The RS6 is truly now an all-round package – practical, comfortable, fast, and fun

evo’s 2017 Car of the Year is as capable and appealing today as it was then

Composed, comfortable and quick, but the 2-series Gran Coupe is short on dynamic flair

Impressively dynamic and desirable SUV undone by quality niggles and odd styling.

A paragon of technology, but huge fun at the same time

Increasingly rare accessible rear wheel drive thrills

Rivals have caught up, but the Macan remains an engaging and appealing sports SUV

As brilliant as ever, and the six-cylinder GT4 has eased the sour taste of the four-cylinder models

The Alpine A110 is a refreshing tonic to Teutonic rivals. Agile, fast and gorgeous to look at, it almost justifies its hefty price tag