BMW X5 M Competition 2021 review – how does the M division’s biggest SUV stack up?
BMW X5 M Competition 2021 review – how does the M division’s biggest SUV stack up?
In many ways critically flawed, but there is something oddly captivating about its unerring focus
2021 Bentley Continental GT Speed review - Ultimate GT set to take on DB11 AMR V12
2021 Bentley Continental GT Speed review - Ultimate GT set to take on DB11 AMR V12
Bentley claims the new GT Speed is its most performance-focused car ever. After lapping Silverstone’s GP circuit it’s hard not to agree
Mercedes-AMG E53 2021 review – brimming with tech, but missing the charisma of an M550i
Mercedes-AMG E53 2021 review – brimming with tech, but missing the charisma of an M550i
A superbly built premium estate with just enough performance pep to get the blood flowing – this is no E63-lite, but also does without its compromises
Alpina B3 Touring 2021 review – the other BMW M3 touring
Alpina B3 Touring 2021 review – the other BMW M3 touring
With pukka M-power and a finely-honed chassis, the B3 Touring just about has you questioning why you’d bother waiting for an M3 Touring
Porsche Panamera GTS v Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door Coupé
Porsche Panamera GTS v Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door Coupé
They’re from the lower end of the four-door supercoupe spectrum, but do the ‘basic’ 577bhp Mercedes‑AMG GT63 4-Door and less powerful but still spicy …
Bentley Continental GT V8 v Aston Martin Vantage – front-engined supercoupes go head-to-head
Bentley Continental GT V8 v Aston Martin Vantage – front-engined supercoupes go head-to-head
The latest Bentley Continental GT V8 and Aston Martin Vantage offer two different takes on the front-engined supercoupe formula. But which should you …
Bentley Bacalar 2021 review – Crewe’s answer to Ferrari’s FXX programme 
Bentley Bacalar 2021 review – Crewe’s answer to Ferrari’s FXX programme
The Mulliner designed Bacalar showcases Bentley’s bespoke engineering talents in super-exclusive but unexpectedly capable form.
Toyota GT86 (2012-2021) review – the best budget sports car on sale?
Toyota GT86 (2012-2021) review – the best budget sports car on sale?
Increasingly rare accessible rear wheel drive thrills
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown
These two 2+2 sports cars tread the line of thrills and everyday usability, but has the 992 compromised too much to beat the king of suppleness?
Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review – throwback family fun 
Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review – throwback family fun
Before Vauxhall benefits from Peugeot’s latest know-how, the Insignia soldiers to remind us of a time we have probably all forgotten
Land Rover Discovery 2021 review – still a fine family hauler
Land Rover Discovery 2021 review – still a fine family hauler
An all round improvement compared to the previous version, especially under the bonnet, but the Discovery’s place within the range isn’t as defined as…
Audi E-tron S Sportback 2021 review – flawed but fascinating EV with some serious range issues
Audi E-tron S Sportback 2021 review – flawed but fascinating EV with some serious range issues
The most convincing example yet of an electric SUV, undone by the usual range compromise
Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 2021 review – a supercar with a supercapacitor
Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 2021 review – a supercar with a supercapacitor
Lambo's sci-fi hybrid system works well, but the Sian is still a proper warts-and-all V12 Lamborghini
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2021 review – crosshairs pointed at 911 GT2 RS
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2021 review – crosshairs pointed at 911 GT2 RS
Wild in price, performance and styling, the Black Series GT has proved its qualities at the Ring, and based on our first taste of it on track it’s a v…
Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review – fast Golf diesel no hot hatch, but a great daily
Volkswagen Golf GTD 2021 review – fast Golf diesel no hot hatch, but a great daily
Frugal yes, but fiery? Not really. VW’s Golf GTD is a refined, comfortable and desirable daily, but doesn’t offer many thrills
Range Rover Sport review
Range Rover Sport review
A strong combination of full-size Range Rover elements in a more attainable package, but objectively it’s no class-leader
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2021 review – has the Honda Civic Type R been usurped?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2021 review – has the Honda Civic Type R been usurped?
It feels genuinely fast, and there are plentiful signs that its dynamics are very impressive, but until we drive a GTI Clubsport with DCC and 19-inch …
Jaguar F Pace P400 HSE 2021 review – popular SUV refreshed, but can it take on a Macan?
Jaguar F Pace P400 HSE 2021 review – popular SUV refreshed, but can it take on a Macan?
An attractive SUV that drives well and now has an ace interior, but suffers from an ill-suited powertrain in P400 form
Renault Megane RS 300 2021 review – less is more with this GTI rival
Renault Megane RS 300 2021 review – less is more with this GTI rival
The new Renault Megane RS shines in its lesser trim, with a fluidity and poise that makes for a fantastic road-biased hot hatchback
Power of M
Power of M
The 2021 M5 Competition is the latest in a long line of great M-cars. We go for a celebratory drive and recall some of its forebears
Mercedes-AMG GT (2014-2022) review – a supercar with an identity all of its own
Mercedes-AMG GT (2014-2022) review – a supercar with an identity all of its own
The engine dominates what is a captivating and distinctive performance car awash with character.
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe vs Audi RS7 Sportback – battle of the alt-supersaloon
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe vs Audi RS7 Sportback – battle of the alt-supersaloon
BMW's grandest of M8 Competition Gran Coupes takes on our impressive fast-fleet Audi RS7
BMW X7 review - a worthy luxury SUV player?
BMW X7 review - a worthy luxury SUV player?
More than just an X5 XL, the X7 adds luxury, a little more space and a satisfying driving experience
Mercedes GLS400d 2020 review – an SUV supersized
Mercedes GLS400d 2020 review – an SUV supersized
The supersized luxury SUV is well built and has a fantastic powertrain, but isn’t quite the S-class in the sky Mercedes might want you to believe it i…
Mercedes-Benz EQC 2020 review – a first drive of Merc's electric future
Mercedes-Benz EQC 2020 review – a first drive of Merc's electric future
Merc’s first bespoke BEV feels fast-tracked and undercooked
Honda S2000: review, history and specs of an icon
Honda S2000: review, history and specs of an icon
Considered flawed in its day, has the passage of time seen the appeal of the high-revving, naturally aspirated Honda S2000 grow?
Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid 2020 review – eco stealth 
Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid 2020 review – eco stealth
Skoda’s 242bhp plug-in hybrid Octavia vRS estate might further its appeal for some, but its inherited mass leaves little vRS left in what is an otherw…
Ford Focus RS review – is Ford's hyperactive hatchback a cut-price Audi RS3? (2016 - 2018) 
Ford Focus RS review – is Ford's hyperactive hatchback a cut-price Audi RS3? (2016 - 2018)
The Focus RS impresses with strong performance and great handling
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R (2019-2020) review - is Renault's record breaker worth its price tag?
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R (2019-2020) review - is Renault's record breaker worth its price tag?
The Trophy R is arguably the most focused, and extreme hot hatch ever made, albeit at a eye-wateringly high price.
BMW M550i (2018-2023) – M Performance 5-series to rival S6 and E53
BMW M550i (2018-2023) – M Performance 5-series to rival S6 and E53
A desirable balance of performance and control, beautifully built and charismatic. One of BMW’s best
2020 Skoda Fabia review – a worthy rival to the Ford Fiesta?
2020 Skoda Fabia review – a worthy rival to the Ford Fiesta?
There are one or two reasons to buy a Fabia, but also several why you shouldn’t
Audi RS e-tron GT prototype review – all-electric Taycan Turbo rival driven 
Audi RS e-tron GT prototype review – all-electric Taycan Turbo rival driven
Audi’s take on the Taycan is more relaxed than its Porsche counterpart, but will still make you second-guess that RS7 order
BMW M440i 2020 review – controversial coupe noses in on the Audi S5’s patch
BMW M440i 2020 review – controversial coupe noses in on the Audi S5’s patch
The BMW 4-series has never been more capable, but it’s come at the cost of charisma
Land Rover Defender 90 X P400 2020 review – heart over head
Land Rover Defender 90 X P400 2020 review – heart over head
Certainly not a sensible Defender, but one that appeals on a different set of metrics
Mercedes-Benz C-class review (2014-2022) - can it take on the mighty 3-series?
Mercedes-Benz C-class review (2014-2022) - can it take on the mighty 3-series?
Trades some dynamic ability and excitement for comfort - unless you opt for the AMG C63
Cupra Leon eHybrid 2020 review – are hybrids and hot hatchbacks still mutually exclusive? 
Cupra Leon eHybrid 2020 review – are hybrids and hot hatchbacks still mutually exclusive?
Cupra’s hybrid hot hatch isn’t really sure what it wants to be – wait for the regular Cupra instead