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Top 10 best muscle cars
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Top 10 best muscle cars

Good old American muscle is a hard to beat, so here are our top 10 best muscle cars ever built
Best cars & vans
24 Feb 2026
Hardcore MG Cyberster 'Superleggera' possible as brand wants special editions to boost sales
MG Cyberster 2024 UK - front cornering

Hardcore MG Cyberster 'Superleggera' possible as brand wants special editions to boost sales

Bosses think special editions will help keep up demand for electric sports car
News
24 Feb 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio make a comeback with orders to reopen in weeks
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio - front end

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio make a comeback with orders to reopen in weeks

Orders are to reopen for the hottest versions of Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV as successor models are delayed
News
24 Feb 2026
No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans
Lamborghini Lanzador at Monterey Car Week

No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans

Maker confirms it will launch two new hybrids before 2030, blaming “market readiness” for scaled-back EV transition
News
23 Feb 2026
Hot new Genesis Magma models will be given the European touch
Genesis Magma range

Hot new Genesis Magma models will be given the European touch

Magma’s R&D centre is working on plug-in hybrids and more, with the dream of ultimately unleashing a mid-engined monster
News
23 Feb 2026
New Genesis GV60 Magma: performance, specs and walkaround
Genesis GV60 Magma with Phil McNamara

New Genesis GV60 Magma: performance, specs and walkaround

The all-wheel drive electric Genesis GV60 Magma has 641bhp, eight virtual gears and a retuned chassis – but so does the hot Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
News
23 Feb 2026
Used Porsche 718 Boxster (Mk4, 2016-2025) buyer’s guide: sublime to own and cheaper than you’d think
Used Porsche 718 Boxster Mk4 - front

Used Porsche 718 Boxster (Mk4, 2016-2025) buyer’s guide: sublime to own and cheaper than you’d think

A full used buyer’s guide on the Porsche 718 Boxster that has been on sale in the UK since 2016
Used car tests
22 Feb 2026
New Nissan Skyline Nismo review: A delightfully old-school performance saloon
Nissan Skyline Nismo - front tracking

New Nissan Skyline Nismo review: A delightfully old-school performance saloon

The Skyline saloon is not a spectacle on four wheels. Nor is its engine cutting edge, while its interior is dated. But there’s a satisfaction to be ha…
Road tests
20 Feb 2026
New Land Rover Defender OCTA Black 2026 review: family-friendly villainy
Land Rover Defender OCTA Black - front tracking

New Land Rover Defender OCTA Black 2026 review: family-friendly villainy

The Defender OCTA Black is a pretty astonishing performance SUV, but it's also surprisingly sensible where it matters
Road tests
20 Feb 2026
New Audi RS 5: 630bhp stunner is literally a performance heavyweight
Audi RS 5 Avant - front

New Audi RS 5: 630bhp stunner is literally a performance heavyweight

The new Audi RS 5 might have 630bhp, but it comes with a huge weight penalty alongside it
News
19 Feb 2026
Polestar’s performance push: EV brand’s fast BST models to battle BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 - front cornering

Polestar’s performance push: EV brand’s fast BST models to battle BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

Polestar still sees performance cars as central to its brand offering with the company's boss telling us there’s more to come
News
18 Feb 2026
Most expensive cars ever sold at auction
Most expensive cars - header image

Most expensive cars ever sold at auction

The rarest and most desirable cars ever made fetch eye-watering sums when going under the hammer. These examples attracted the highest auction prices …
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17 Feb 2026
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New Volkswagen T-Roc R performance SUV spotted testing for the first time
Volkswagen T-Roc R (camouflaged) - front

New Volkswagen T-Roc R performance SUV spotted testing for the first time

The second-generation T-Roc R will keep four-wheel drive and Golf R power
News
17 Feb 2026
Cupra DarkRebel Concept still a halo ‘dream’
Cupra DarkRebel concept on show stand at 2023 Munich Motor Show - front

Cupra DarkRebel Concept still a halo ‘dream’

DarkRebel may yet point towards flagship Cupra later this decade
News
16 Feb 2026
Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling
New BMW M5 Touring spy shot - front

Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling

BMW’s comprehensive revamp of its current range will include the M5 and M5 Touring as spotted here
News
16 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month
Volkswagen Golf R - full froint

Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month

Volkswagen’s flagship hot hatch is hard to resist on this great-value £327-a-month lease deal
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14 Feb 2026
Singer’s new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Reimagined is a glorious 1980's throwback
Singer 911 Cabriolet - front and rear

Singer’s new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Reimagined is a glorious 1980's throwback

Open-top variant is now available for the classic 911 Carrera Coupe from Singer
News
13 Feb 2026
New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 revealed with 442bhp in-line six-cylinder engine
Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Coupe - front

New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 revealed with 442bhp in-line six-cylinder engine

AMG’s new generation of six-cylinder performance models will replace unloved four-cylinder 43 and 63 editions
News
10 Feb 2026
Tesla Roadster on track for an April reveal after ten years in development
Tesla Roadster - front

Tesla Roadster on track for an April reveal after ten years in development

Tesla’s supercar could be “most memorable product unveil ever”
News
9 Feb 2026
New Ferrari Luce interior revealed: Italian brand’s first EV goes wild and retro inside
Ferrari Luce - dash

New Ferrari Luce interior revealed: Italian brand’s first EV goes wild and retro inside

The first Ferrari pure EV is set to be called Luce and will revolutionise its interiors thanks to input from Apple legend
News
9 Feb 2026
New Jaguar GT: latest details on the groundbreaking 1,000bhp four-door EV
Jaguar GT - front (exclusive image)

New Jaguar GT: latest details on the groundbreaking 1,000bhp four-door EV

Jaguar’s four-door GT will have more power than a Bugatti Veyron, but it also weighs nearly a tonne more too!
News
9 Feb 2026
A new Mazda RX-7 successor with rotary power could happen
Mazda Iconic SP concept - front 3/4 static

A new Mazda RX-7 successor with rotary power could happen

Mazda fans have been hoping for a rotary-powered sports car since the Iconic SP concept was unveiled in 2023
News
8 Feb 2026
New Mercedes-AMG C 53 estate spied with straight-six power
Mercedes-AMG C 53 (camouflaged) - front

New Mercedes-AMG C 53 estate spied with straight-six power

Indirect replacement for the unloved C 63 S E Performance will use six-cylinder petrol engine from CLE 53
News
6 Feb 2026
Ford Mustang review
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Ford Mustang review

Famous Ford Mustang nameplate gets a more aggressive look for its seventh generation
In-depth reviews
5 Feb 2026
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New BMW i4 M60 XDrive 2026 review: great, but expensive, fast EV
BMW i4 M60 - front tracking

New BMW i4 M60 XDrive 2026 review: great, but expensive, fast EV

There's no denying that the M60 is highly impressive, but the much cheaper eDrive35 isn't too far behind it
Road tests
5 Feb 2026
Audi e-tron GT review
Audi e-tron GT - front tracking

Audi e-tron GT review

Sleek electric saloon has excellent dynamics and huge performance, but tech is a notch behind the class standard
In-depth reviews
4 Feb 2026
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

The automotive landscape has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. To celebrate, we name the 50 models that we think illustrate the transformat…
Best cars & vans
4 Feb 2026
What it takes to set a Nurburgring lap record, from the man who did it in a VW Golf
Richard Ingram Golf GTI opinion

What it takes to set a Nurburgring lap record, from the man who did it in a VW Golf

VW’s mission was to make the Golf GTI Edition 50 its fastest car ever around the Nordschleife – no matter what it took
Opinion
3 Feb 2026
New McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition is an ultra-rare F1-inspired roadster
McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition - front 3/4

New McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition is an ultra-rare F1-inspired roadster

McLaren celebrates is 10th Formula One championship with a special-edition Artura
News
3 Feb 2026
Honda HRC could bring Type R joy to the masses
Alastair HRC opinion

Honda HRC could bring Type R joy to the masses

Alastair Crooks argues that Honda’s new performance sub-brand could rival the biggest names
Opinion
2 Feb 2026
Stop waiting and buy that dream performance car now, it might just save you money!
Opinion - buying a performance car

Stop waiting and buy that dream performance car now, it might just save you money!

Auto Express’s news editor reckons now is a great time to buy a depreciation-busting, second-hand performance car
Opinion
2 Feb 2026
New Jaguar GT prototype review: controversial EV is more Bentley than Porsche
Jaguar GT prototype - front

New Jaguar GT prototype review: controversial EV is more Bentley than Porsche

We hit the ice and snow to try out the new Jaguar GT and it's already showing plenty of potential
Road tests
2 Feb 2026
New Bentley Bentayga X Concept let loose on an Austrian frozen lake
Bentayga X Concept - dynamic front 3/4

New Bentley Bentayga X Concept let loose on an Austrian frozen lake

This off-road Bentagya could yet be given the green light for production
News
30 Jan 2026
New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2026 review: V8 replaces W12, but there’s no need to cry
Bentley Bentayga Speed - front

New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2026 review: V8 replaces W12, but there’s no need to cry

The latest Bentley Bentayga Speed gets a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which generates 641bhp
Road tests
30 Jan 2026
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
New Bentley Continental GT S - front tracking

Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S

A sharper chassis derived from the Speed’s can now be paired with the standard PHEV powertrain
News
29 Jan 2026
Genesis X Skorpio is a mean, 1,100bhp dune buggy concept that's ready to kick sand in your face
New Genesis X Skorpio - front 3/4

Genesis X Skorpio is a mean, 1,100bhp dune buggy concept that's ready to kick sand in your face

The X Skorpio might be the most unhinged concept from Genesis yet
News
28 Jan 2026
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