The 'entry-level' Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 just beat a £160k Porsche around the Nürburgring
The 'entry-level' Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 just beat a £160k Porsche around the Nürburgring
It might be electric, but the new CLA 45 offers plenty to maximise driver involvement in its fight against Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N, and its Nürburgring la…
Mercedes C-class review – the BMW 3-series has its work cut out
Mercedes C-class review – the BMW 3-series has its work cut out
The C-class is concrete evidence that long-standing engineering garners excellent results. It’s never been better
Mercedes-Benz CLA review – an electric car you can genuinely rely on available as a hybrid too
Mercedes-Benz CLA review – an electric car you can genuinely rely on available as a hybrid too
The new CLA has electric and hybrid options and all are worthy of consideration
Audi S8 review – the all-V8 luxury car with supercar performance lives on... just
Audi S8 review – the all-V8 luxury car with supercar performance lives on... just
A fine example of exquisite German engineering, set against an outdated set of principles
My Audi S8 can’t make me hate it, even if its safety systems are often terrible
My Audi S8 can’t make me hate it, even if its safety systems are often terrible
ADAS systems can be the bane of one’s existence in modern cars, but they can’t take the decadent shine off our long-term limo
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
The Superb continues to do what it always has: punch above its weight and offer compelling value for money
BMW M Concept Neue Klasse: Why 1000bhp 'makes no sense' in the next BMW M3
BMW M Concept Neue Klasse: Why 1000bhp 'makes no sense' in the next BMW M3
It's a preview for the electric M3, that will be sold alongside a petrol version
Subaru Impreza Turbo (1994-2000) review – an affordable modern classic rally icon
Subaru Impreza Turbo (1994-2000) review – an affordable modern classic rally icon
We knew the Subaru Impreza Turbo was special when it was new. The years haven't dulled this Japanese icon's appeal
The details that make my Skoda Octavia vRS a great car, even if it gets mistaken for a taxi
The details that make my Skoda Octavia vRS a great car, even if it gets mistaken for a taxi
Our vRS is proving to be a near-perfect creation for family life, even if it’s no aesthetic masterpiece
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2026 review – Italy’s BMW M3 isn’t dead yet
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2026 review – Italy’s BMW M3 isn’t dead yet
Alfa has announced that the Giulia Quadrifoglio will live on through 2027, which is very good news indeed – it’s one of the best supersaloons on sale
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A 3000-mile marathon in the 191mph Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio reveals its hidden talent
A 3000-mile marathon in the 191mph Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio reveals its hidden talent
Our supersaloon has its versatility put to the test when it’s asked to play the gran turismo
Lexus IS F (2008 - 2014) review – Japanese V8 is charismatic but not BMW M3-sharp
Lexus IS F (2008 - 2014) review – Japanese V8 is charismatic but not BMW M3-sharp
Lexus’s first foray into proper performance cars was great for an opening gambit, but lacked that last bit of edge to topple the Germans
BMW M3 CS Handschalter has a manual gearbox but we can’t buy it
BMW M3 CS Handschalter has a manual gearbox but we can’t buy it
BMW’s waving off the M3 with a manual version of the hardcore CS. Sadly, it’s not coming to the UK
Mercedes-Benz E-class review – how to beat BMW’s 5-series on luxury if not fun
Mercedes-Benz E-class review – how to beat BMW’s 5-series on luxury if not fun
The E-class’s wide range of powertrains isn’t the only way it beats its rivals for versatility
Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-door S E Performance (2023 - 2026) review – family saloon with Ferrari 296 power
Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-door S E Performance (2023 - 2026) review – family saloon with Ferrari 296 power
The most powerful Mercedes ever created (bar one) is a practical family saloon car, and now it’s dead. Should we miss it?
Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun
Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun
Great sports saloons are as performant and engaging as supercars, but with the practicality to suit almost all day-to-day jobs. These are our favourit…
Jaguar Project 8 (2018-2019) review – how to make a BMW M5 CS look tame
Jaguar Project 8 (2018-2019) review – how to make a BMW M5 CS look tame
The XE SV Project 8 is the wildest creation to come out of Jaguar’s 5-litre V8 era and a unicorn of a type that will not be repeated
Maserati Ghibli Trofeo long term test – Ferrari-powered super saloon with Jaguar character
Maserati Ghibli Trofeo long term test – Ferrari-powered super saloon with Jaguar character
John Barker gets behind the wheel of the Maserati Trofeo and discovers a muscle car in an Italian suit, with a bit of Jaguar character
Porsche Panamera review – sports car qualities in a luxury super saloon
Porsche Panamera review – sports car qualities in a luxury super saloon
The Porsche Panamera has adapted to a new era, with variants offering alternatives to everything from BMW’s M5 to the Mercedes S-class
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
Alfa Romeo's 276bhp saloon might be long in the tooth, but it's still a compelling alternative to the German establishment
New 2027 BMW M5 spied – M division's getting ahead of the hybrid Audi RS6
New 2027 BMW M5 spied – M division's getting ahead of the hybrid Audi RS6
The update for the BMW M5 will bring Neue Klasse stylistic sensibility and tech to BMW’s big, garish super saloon and estate
Jaguar XE (2015-2024) review – a BMW 3-series rival from the era Jaguar abandoned
Jaguar XE (2015-2024) review – a BMW 3-series rival from the era Jaguar abandoned
Jaguar’s new era may be a completely fresh start, but that shouldn’t make you think any less of the excellent small saloon it orphaned
Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival
Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival
The 508 isn’t standout in any area, but it’s one of Peugeot’s better efforts at an executive saloon – and more stylish than most
BMW M5 CS v Audi RS6 GT – the greatest supersaloon v the ultimate fast-estate
BMW M5 CS v Audi RS6 GT – the greatest supersaloon v the ultimate fast-estate
The two most thrilling fast German execs ever made finally meet. Is the BMW M5 CS still the dominant force or can Ingolstadt's steroidal estate topple…
The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio will survive through 2027
The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio will survive through 2027
The current Giulia and Stelvio will be available 'through 2027' as Alfa Romeo continues development of successors
Audi S5 Review - good enough to get you out of that BMW M340i?
Audi S5 Review - good enough to get you out of that BMW M340i?
Ignore Audi’s ever-changing name convention, the new 362bhp mild-hybrid S5 saloon and Avant are a step up on their predecessors
BMW M5 CS (F90, 2021-2023) review – still the undisputed king of supersaloons
BMW M5 CS (F90, 2021-2023) review – still the undisputed king of supersaloons
Our whirlwind romance with the M5 CS has stood the test of time. It’s still the best supersaloon there’s ever been
BMW M3 (G80) review – still the best reason not to buy a Mercedes C63
BMW M3 (G80) review – still the best reason not to buy a Mercedes C63
The G80-generation M3 is a purists nightmare on paper, but don't let that put you off. It's an incredibly capable and exciting M car, and one of the b…
Mercedes-AMG E53 review - sub-BMW M5 performance but still a strong alternative
Mercedes-AMG E53 review - sub-BMW M5 performance but still a strong alternative
With a new V8-engined E63 still 12 months away, Mercedes-AMG E53 has more than enough to take on BMW’s M5 and Porsche’s Panamera.
Audi RS7 Sportback Performance (2023–2025) review – an antidote to the hybrid BMW M5
Audi RS7 Sportback Performance (2023–2025) review – an antidote to the hybrid BMW M5
Meaningfully faster, sharper and more involving than its predecessors, the RS7 Performance bowed out as one our favourite modern fast Audis – and a ge…
BMW M5’s V8 has its power sapped to meet emission regulations
BMW M5’s V8 has its power sapped to meet emission regulations
BMW M's flagship M5 and XM V8s have their wings clipped to meet 2027 EU emission regulations, but upgrade to hybrid system maintains 717bhp peak
Limited Subaru WRX STI is more Japanese forbidden fruit
Limited Subaru WRX STI is more Japanese forbidden fruit
Don’t feel too hard done by though. It’s CVT only
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio lives on with a wild new special edition
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio lives on with a wild new special edition
Just ten Luna Rossas will be made, which is a tiny amount given the quite substantial aero it’s grown
Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine
Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine
Bentley flagship saloon deftly balances the roles of luxury limo and super saloon, compromising very little in each