Reviews

A deeply impressive first attempt at a proper hot hatch. Fastback model adds to the i30 N's repertoire

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

Audi’s RS3 and RS3 Saloon have been rejigged to meet new emissions laws, but it hasn’t upset the recipe

Highly effective and very quick, but lacks emotion beside the best hot hatchbacks

For a combination of pure driver appeal and value, the Cayman GT4 has no rivals. An instant modern classic, if ever there was one.

The first Audi RS5 Sportback might lack the edge of Alfa’s Giulia Quadrifoglio, but its less frantic approach has strong appeal

SEAT's Leon is much more than a Volkswagen Golf understudy

Audi’s most compact SUV is as impressive as it probably needed to be, but no more

A charming, if flawed, high-performance SUV

A testament to Ford’s engineering excellence, even if it’s not quite in context for the UK

More associated with late-night mini cabs than performance driving, the Corolla does hide a decent chassis under the surface

The Focus ST is characterful, fast and capable: everything it needs to be to take on the class leaders

Removing the roof adds another dimension of enjoyment to the DBS without detracting dynamically. A truly fabulous machine

Ruthless coverer of ground whilst keeping the driver at arm’s length

The driver’s choice amongst the Bentley range and a superb all-round grand tourer

The Audi Q3 is not a bad car, but it's lacking in key areas compared to strong rivals, while short of the quality you’d expect

From country cruiser to autobahn bruiser, BMW’s 1990s roadster is appealing on several levels

Objectively compromised, but subjectively a hugely likeable hot hatchback

The Lexus LFA’s long-winded gestation may have put a dampener on our initial enthusiasm, but the LFA really is something special

The Polestar 1 is no sports car – but as a big coupe that mixes cross-country pace with eco credentials, it has its place

Fast and beautiful, the Tuscan remains one of TVR’s most appealing models, two decades after launch

Ti additions are expensive, certainly if you tick the option packs, but the Giulia remains an engaging sports saloon

Rapid, luxurious and expensive, the Velar SVAutobiography takes a more laid-back approach than its SVR siblings

With some development still to go, Brabham’s baby combines mind-scrambling performance with remarkable user-friendliness