In-depth reviews

The eighth VW Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, but can it live up to the brilliance of its predecessor?

A divisive but ultimately fascinating sports car that has its flaws, but fights back with charisma

The Up GTI was an instant hit when it arrived in 2017, packing a characterful three-pot engine in an affordable, Mk1 Golf GTI-sized package.

The NSX melds technology and tactility to impressive effect, but still lacks the ultimate emotional appeal of the best supercars

The FL5 is more exciting, tactile and rewarding than any other current hot hatchback, and one of the best everyday performance cars you can buy

There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws

The BMW M5 is now only available in Competition trim in the UK, but this is no bad thing as it remains a finer-honed version of the standard M5

The i30 N sits at the top of a very talented field. With a truly engaging chassis and a punchy powertrain, it's a fantastic thing to drive

Flawed but boisterous; fun and with plenty of character, its problem is a lack of finesse and its dreary engine

Toyota’s road-going rally special is a great driver’s car of the type we worried we’d never see again. It’s a little gem

An inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai N. Agile, and with a limited slip differential that offers superb mid-corner traction, it's a formidable Fiesta ST…

The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience

A raft of updates for 2024 maintain the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's appeal. It remains the most exciting of SUVs

It was designed to take on the BMW M3, but stole our hearts along the way – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio remains a masterpiece in its latest for…

Lightweight, sophisticated and pure, the Alpine A110 has earned its place as one of our top 25 cars of the last 25 years

Better built, more refined and more efficient, the new Model 3 is a welcome step forward – and one of the best value EVs available

Despite recent updates, the Audi A3 is perilously close to losing its premium status in a competitive hatchback market

A declining market it may be, but the 508 is still good (if not thrilling) to drive, attractive and comfortable

The 3-series majors on refinement and cutting-edge technology but still offers a rewarding, if not overly sporting, drive

The Defender isn’t a typical evo car, but it's something we’d gladly have sat in the garage next to one

Part aluminium, part composite and built on a shoestring, the Elise swept enthusiasts off their feet in 1996. Today, it remains one of the world's gr…

The C8-generation RS6 covers all bases; it's practical, comfortable, fast, and fun

Audi has given the RS6 the Performance treatment – is it still the king of fast estates?

Maserati is on the front foot with the fabulous MC20 and new GranTurismo – can the Grecale deliver some of that magic in an SUV?

Straddling the line between GT and full-blown supercar, the Ferrari F12 is a heart-thumping thriller with one of the best engines known to man

The Audi TT has official retired, but its style is still sharp even if doesn't always hit the right notes dynamically

The F56-generation Cooper S doesn't quite live up to its billing as a truly involving hot hatch, but there's still plenty to like

There are remnants of sporting DNA in the Porsche Cayenne, and it now has the tech and processing power to rival the very best

The combustion-engined 718 Cayman isn't long for this world, but its still a delight in (almost) all its forms

The F-Pace has always looked and driven better than most of its rivals. Now it has the interior and tech to match, too

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…

The new Stelvio offers a unique dynamic flavour and bags of style, but the facelift hasn't addressed its second-rate cabin