Performance cars

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 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

The electrified all-wheel drive Corvette E-Ray will be produced in right-hand drive guise

It’s the first time we’ve seen the electric CLA in its more spacious bodystyle

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 “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

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