Performance cars

The Range Rover SV Black is for those who want a 606bhp V8 combined with stealth

New CEO Adrian Hallmark promised more focused models and extra options; Vantage S represents another step in the right direction

These are our favourite classic cars, from British beauties to V8-engined beasts

While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look

Geely weighing up a host of options as it tries to stem huge losses at troubled British sports car firm – including possible closure of Norfolk base

The covers will come off this hot Hyundai at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but we’ve already been for an exclusive drive

The “all-black interpretation” of Defender flagship has no fewer than 30 exterior elements finished in gloss or satin black

New Ariel Atom 4RR spits out 525bhp, which is all sent to the rear wheels

More gaps in the 992.2 range are being filled, with the all-weather Carrera 4S arriving with or without a roof

The Patrol’s 495bhp 3.5-litre V6 can trace its roots to Nissan’s iconic sports car

The McLaren Artura is the 2025 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche 911 commended

There’s also a new SV Black trim, and a Range Rover Sport Stealth Package for non SVs

The BMW M5 Touring is M car royalty, with a thoroughly impressive PHEV powertrain. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 June

Lotus is plotting a raft of developments for its mid-engined Emira sports car – with combined petrol/electric power a future option

Development is already underway on the first all-new Marcos cars in roughly 20 years

Despite huge Chinese investment to electrify Lotus, sports car sales still prop up the loss-making business. Can Lotus achieve take-off?

The new material was first seen in the radical AMG GT XX concept, but will be used in the brand’s road cars

AMG’s new technological flagship will be revealed in full next year, after being previewed by the radical AMG GT XX concept

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £18,000 for a sporty convertible car

The Jesko-based Sadair’s Spear costs £3.8m each and the full 30-car run has been sold

The performance-focused version of VW's large SUV is a cracking all-rounder. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 June.

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi e-tron GT that’s been on sale since 2021

Ultimate version of US icon is a hypercar-baiting monster that costs the equivalent of a Porsche 911 GTS

Not many hot hatchbacks are as complete as BMW’s recently updated M135. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 June.

Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…

We reveal our favourites, from hot hatches to coupés and track legends

A high-performance flagship variant of the family-friendly Kia EV9 will cost the same as a Volvo EX90

Alfa Romeo's new halo car is set to be developed in partnership with sailing team Luna Rosa

Only 25 examples of the Seven 310 Encore will be made, each powered by the now-retired 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine