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New Alpine A110 Legende GT 2021 review

The new Alpine A110 Legende GT adds a touch of luxury to our reigning Coupe of the Year

Road tests

12 Feb 2021

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SSC Tuatara hits 283mph during testing for 300mph+ run

The American tuning company is gearing up to re-run the Tuatara’s 300mph+ land speed record attempt – and it’s only 17mph off the mark

News

27 Jan 2021

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera review

The DBS Superleggera spearheads Aston Martin’s assault on the luxury performance car market with huge capability and sense of occasion.

In-depth reviews

13 Jan 2021

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New 2021 Kia Stinger GT S: UK prices and specifications revealed

The updated V6-only Kia Stinger coupe offers buyers a cut-price alternative to the Audi S5 Sportback

News

6 Jan 2021

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New Porsche Taycan 4S 2021 review

The entry-level Porsche Taycan 4S is the pick of the impressive electric car's range

Road tests

5 Jan 2021

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Lotus Elise Cup 250 vs Lotus Elise Series 1

As the Lotus Elise celebrates its 25th birthday, we pitch the original Series 1 against the latest Cup 250 version and see how the iconic, lightweight…

Car group tests

24 Dec 2020

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New Skoda Octavia vRS iV Estate 2020 review

The plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia vRS iV Estate looks great on paper, but does it deliver on the road?

Road tests

9 Dec 2020

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New Porsche 911 Turbo 2020 review

We find out if the new Porsche 911 Turbo is the pick of the German sports car range

Road tests

26 Nov 2020

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New Porsche 911 Carrera S manual 2020 review

We find out if the new Porsche 911 Carrera S with a seven-speed manual is the driving enthusiast's choice

Road tests

17 Nov 2020

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New Audi S3 Saloon 2020 review

The new Audi S3 Saloon takes on the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon and BMW M235i Gran Coupe with 306bhp

Road tests

21 Oct 2020

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Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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New Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 2020 review

The updated Mercedes-AMG E 63 S super-saloon gets interior tweaks, but keeps the same blistering 604bhp engine

Road tests

25 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet 2020 review

The new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet has been updated for 2020, but do the improvements make it better than ever?

Road tests

25 Sep 2020

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New 355bhp Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered revealed as most powerful road-going Peugeot ever

Peugeot has marked the launch of its new Sport Engineered division with a performance plug-in hybrid version of the 508 saloon

News

24 Sep 2020

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New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2020 review

The revised Porsche Panamera range gains a new longer-range plug-in 4S E-Hybrid variant

Road tests

22 Sep 2020

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BMW M2 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS vs Alpine A110 S

The new BMW M2 CS is the most hardcore M2 yet, but is it a match for the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS and Alpine A110 S?

Car group tests

22 Aug 2020

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Porsche 911 Turbo S vs McLaren GT

The new Porsche 911 Turbo S and the McLaren GT offer a different take on grand touring. We put the pair through their paces

Car group tests

18 Jul 2020

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New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review

Has Ferrari mastered the hybrid supercar with the new SF90 Stradale?

Road tests

17 Jul 2020

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New Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2020 review

The new Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 ditches turbocharging for a naturally-aspirated flat-six, we find out if it's the pick of the range...

Road tests

13 Jul 2020

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Greatest drives - Ferrari 812, Porsche Speedster, Ford Fiesta ST and more

From hot hatches to supercars, news and reviews editor Jonathan Burn looks back on the drives that stand out

Features

25 Jun 2020

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BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift

BMW’s latest flagship performance saloon is powered by a 616bhp 4.4-litre V8 engine – and it has a 0–62mph time of 3.3 seconds

News

16 Jun 2020

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Best sleeper cars: used Q cars that are faster than they look

Want to get somewhere fast without drawing attention to yourself? Then you need a sleeper car: an unassuming motor that packs serious punch under the …

Best cars & vans

28 May 2020

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New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp

The all-new Porsche 911 Targa is the third body style to join the 992-generation 911 range

News

17 May 2020

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New Audi RS 5 Coupe 2020 review

Facelift rejuvenates the Audi RS 5 Coupe’s looks, but not its character

Road tests

7 May 2020

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Jaguar F-Type vs Porsche 911

Jaguar’s F-Type has usually come off second best when it’s taken on the Porsche 911. Can the newly facelifted car buck that trend?

Car group tests

22 Apr 2020

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New Caterham Super Seven 1600 2020 review

Pared-back Caterham Super Seven 1600 roadster arrives with a retro-inspired makeover and it’s better than ever

Road tests

9 Apr 2020

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Madcap Audi ABT RS7-R revealed with 730bhp

Limited-run Audi ABT RS7-R gets extra 138bhp plus wild styling add-ons and new interior trim courtesy of famed Audi tuners ABT

News

2 Apr 2020

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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 vs Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R

Hardcore Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R lock horns in track showdown

Car group tests

28 Mar 2020

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New Jaguar F-Type P450 2020 review

The Jaguar F-Type has been heavily updated, and this new V8 P450 model is a good all-round rival for the Porsche 911

Road tests

19 Mar 2020

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Audi RS 6 Avant vs Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Hot estates blend supercar power with room for a family and luggage. We pit the new Audi RS 6 Avant against the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo to find…

Car group tests

7 Mar 2020