Reviews

The 575 is not dramatically different from the regular XJR, but this is a fine car

This 800bhp monster can bite bad, yet the Shelby Mustang Super Snake is not all about horsepower

Maserati's Ferrari Enzo-based homologation special is as special as it reads on paper, it's a truly spectacular machine

Based on the basic Mini One, this limited edition hatch has real credibility

The Ibiza Cupra has always been the Polo GTI's more charismatic Spanish cousin, but was it a better hot hatch?

Effortlessly fast and composed Alpina proves there’s still life left in diesel

Final iteration of the Lotus 3-Eleven series is one of the fastest and most exciting track day cars there is.

Built to qualify the baby Porsche for sportscar racing, including Le Mans in the early 1980s, the Carrera GT is the ultimate 924.

Upgrade package for the BMW M2 hones the chassis and offers more power, but only one of those is worth paying for.

Modena’s new V8-engined grand tourer offers all the thrills of the V12. If only it sounded a bit more special…

The Vitara S is one of the more entertaining options for family types forced to put a small crossover on the driveway

The Range Rover SVR was impressively capable on road and off it, but not a car for those wishing to keep a low profile

Fast, fun and decent value, the French hatch makes a fine alternative to the pricier Golf GTI

Hyundai's hot hatch is sharp, involving and copes very well when taken onto a circuit

The new Audi A7 technologically bests its predecessor and rivals, but be careful what option boxes you tick

Tuner unleashes an even more ferocious F-type - the very loud 666bhp Lister Thunder

The new Civic Type R is a huge step on from the previous car, mixing surprising refinement with genuine interaction and scintillating pace

BMW's most complete 5-series ever, there were almost no compromises in this exceptional executive.

Abt Sportsline gives the RS6 supercar performance without compromising its all-wheel drive and estate car practicality

The Caterham 7 SuperSprint has the potential to be one of the most entertaining Caterhams you can buy

It wouldn’t be the first BMW you’d choose if you were looking for thrills, but the X2’s more enjoyable than you might expect

The new AMG CLS 53 may not have the grunt of a hot-vee V8, but it suits the CLS’ more refined nature, if not our penchant for drama

RWS has rarity on its side, but for the most part it doesn’t feel different enough from the already excellent standard car

The twin-turbo petrol V8 gets the best from Bentley’s first SUV, matching the W12’s performance with much of the diesel’s usability

The sweetest DB11 to drive so far, and a chunk more practical than the last Volante, as well.

Flagship Insignia has all the right kit, but it doesn’t offer enough excitement over better-balanced and cheaper versions.

Addition of limited slip differential transforms Focus RS into the car it should always have been

The BMW i3 is a genuinely impressive take on the electric city car.

John Barker was the first journalist in the world to drive the Ferrari 430 Scuderia-based New Stratos in 2010. He came away very impressed