Performance cars

Supercars have long been a testbed for future powertrain tech, and the same can definitely be said for this 2,960bhp Yangwang

It feels like VW has been teasing an ultra-high performance variant of its Golf R for years, but it might be too late for a 400bhp monster

Audi’s saying goodbye to its high-performance five-cylinder engine with a very limited-run special

From the ‘Red Pig’ to the AMG XX concept, we find out what makes Mercedes’ performance division tick on a visit to AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach

Is a pure-electric hot hatch really the future? Well, the Alpine A290 and MINI JCW prove that the road ahead looks very bright indeed

The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21

The rarest and most desirable cars ever made fetch eye-watering sums when going under the hammer. These examples attracted the highest auction prices …

The X-Trail Nismo doesn’t get any more power but its all-wheel drive system is more rear-biased than before

More speed, more engagement and more tech are on the cards for Porsche’s new road-racer

The 75-plate is coming but what if you spent £75k on used cars instead? This three-car garage covers all the bases

These cars are at the absolute pinnacle of performance, driving thrills and head-turning style…

Bosses promise the new, all-electric Alpine A110 will have “soul and sensuality”, plus more assertive styling

Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990

The electric Alpine A110 promises to be a sports car with soul, and our exclusive image previews how it could look

Mercedes tuner Brabus has applied its distinctive modifications to AMG’s Porsche 911 rival

Alpina's logo has gained a new, simpler look and a fresh colour scheme

The ultra-limited Porsche 911 Speedster looks ready to be reimagined in the 992.2 generation

The new Mercedes concept is likely to be unveiled at the Munich Motor Show and points to a hardcore sports car that will target the Nürburgring lap re…

The Skoda Epiq will be the next car to get the vRS treatment and our exclusive image previews how it could look

Inside look at Toyota GR, the “Meisters of the Nurburgring”

The strong appetite for Renault’s limited-run super hatch could even pave the way for further special edition models

Renault’s quest for performance car pedigree will take the hardcore 5 Turbo 3E to the ‘Ring for a fast lap very soon

The track day package will be for BMW M2 owners looking to add some spice to their performance coupes

The Ultimate Edition is the final Civic Type R - we have a go to see if it’s a worthy send-off

The BMW 5 Series and hot M5 have been spotted with a new look inspired by Neue Klasse

The French sports car brand could be working on a huge E-segment electric SUV

The hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric saloon will use, and diversify, the brand's high-performance technology

You might not recognise the Lanzante name, but it’s responsible for some incredible McLaren-inspired machines

Final report: we look back on our time with hot Alfa, another fabulous but flawed car from the brand