Performance cars

The Honda Prelude has been given an extreme makeover at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon

The Aura Nismo RS Concept uses the 201bhp e-Power powertrain from the X-Trail Nismo

Japanese brand is paving the way for a new line of SUVs inspired by its experience in off-road racing

Second fleetwatch: without a home wallbox, we’re thankful at just how far the public charging network has come

Kia’s flagship EV5 GT has more power, more driven wheels and bespoke styling touches

Only 100 examples of fearsome hot hatch are earmarked for Europe, with another 100 to be sold in Japan

Flagship GT will offer more power, more driven wheels and a few sporty design elements

Kia’s C-segment EV is now available in a range-topping GT trim with a dual-motor set-up

The ultra-limited-edition winged Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa super-saloon takes inspiration from Italy's America's Cup team

The long-awaited Toyota lightweight sports car could get the Gazoo Racing ‘GR MR2’ name

Rear-wheel drive is often praised as the drivetrain that delivers the most fun. Here we showcase the 10 best cars that do exactly that

The arrival of 2026 sees Alpina officially integrated into BMW – and a host of exciting models are on the way

Tri-motor Alpine will clock the 0-62mph sprint in less than four seconds

Auto Express’ content editor believes that, if you enjoy the sensation of driving, now is the time to buy a proper, manual sports car – before it’s to…

There’s nowhere to hide on the Auto Express car group test and these were the tests that stood out in 2025.

This ultimate version of the Lexus RZ is one Christmas present we won’t get in the UK

The incredibly sculptural design is inspired by record-breaking cars from Renault’s past

Love the feeling of the wind in your hair while driving? These are the cars for you

The French sports car brand is considering a larger electric car that takes its cues from the A390

The nineties saw some big changes culturally, but also plenty of star cars. We brought together some of the decade’s icons

All-electric coupe aims to be lighter than petrol-powered Porsche Cayman

Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover gives Auto Express the very latest on 2026’s most keenly anticipated car: the Jaguar four-door GT

In-car apps allow drivers to time their quarter-mile sprints and check what G-forces they’re pulling

100mph-plus sprint round test track reveals a comfortable, high-performance GT with plenty of promise and true Jag credentials.

A Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch is now on the cards as Nissan plans to double its performance line-up

We pitch lightweight performance cars together to find out if the Ariel Atom or Caterham Seven is the heavyweight for driving thrills

Revealed as a concept in 2023, the electric coupe will feature a Yamaha-developed drivetrain

The Volkswagen Golf R32 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA each took a different approach to the big-engined hot-hatch formula. But which is king – Teutonic titan…

Peugeot boss Alain Favey is rebooting GTi – and we ask him if SUVs and hybrids will follow the hot E-208

British company Encor has created a carbon fibre remaster of the original Esprit S1 for us to drool over

Alpine is aiming to knock the mighty Porsche 911 down a peg or two with its new 2+2 coupé and Spyder convertible

After months of unsubtle teasing, Toyota has finally revealed its new GR GT supercar