In-depth reviews

Lacklustre interior ergonomics gave the Mk8 Golf a lukewarm reception, but Volkswagen has focused its efforts on rectifying its downfalls with a mid-l…

Getting the green light for the original 911 GT3 was something of a miracle. This is the story of how it happened, and how that same car drives today

The M140i is a powerful and charismatic hot hatch that can start to unravel when pushed to its limits

Hethel’s second-gen hardcore hard-top offers unparalleled thrills on road and track

A raft of updates for 2024 maintain the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's appeal. It remains the most exciting of SUVs

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.

The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars

There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws

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

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

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

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…

Better built, more refined and more efficient, the new Model 3 is a welcome step forward – and one of the best value EVs available

A declining market it may be, but the 508 is still good (if not thrilling) to drive, attractive and comfortable

The Defender isn’t a typical evo car, but it's something we’d gladly have sat in the garage next to one

Maserati is on the front foot with the fabulous MC20 and new GranTurismo – can the Grecale deliver some of that magic in an SUV?

Straddling the line between GT and full-blown supercar, the Ferrari F12 is a heart-thumping thriller with one of the best engines known to man

The Audi TT has official retired, but its style is still sharp even if doesn't always hit the right notes dynamically

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…

Ginetta’s V6 race car is aimed at both newbies and experienced drivers: evo takes to the track to experience life in the Ginetta Academy first-hand

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the 458 remains thrilling, engaging and deeply desirable today

The TT RS has one of the most characterful engines on sale, and it's backed up by unwavering traction and sure-footed precision

Faster, sharper and more involving than before, the RS7 Performance is a true force of nature

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough

Intense, charismatic and far more resolved than its former self, the Evo is a brilliant supercar dominated by that superb V10 engine

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N

Four-cylinder engine is powerful, but lacks flexibility; gearboxes only average

An uncomplicated everyday car that drives well and does everything you could reasonably expect

Recently updated, the Porsche Macan is still the class champion and unlike most rivals a genuinely captivating drive

It’s bigger, heavier and auto-only. But don't let that put you off, the M3 Competition is spectacular