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

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

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
New Audi RS 5 Avant teased ahead of imminent reveal, and it looks mean!

New Audi RS 5 Avant teased ahead of imminent reveal, and it looks mean!
It’s been a long and agonising wait for Audi RS fans, but the first of a new generation is nearly here
Honda HRC could bring Type R joy to the masses

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

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

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

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

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

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
The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't

The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan, as demonstrated by these promising models that ultimately disappointed
Stop teasing us Mercedes-AMG, just give us a CLE 63 with a big V8 already!

Stop teasing us Mercedes-AMG, just give us a CLE 63 with a big V8 already!
Jordan Katsianis believes that the teaser of AMG’s new Mythos series CLE raises more questions than it answers
Upcoming Mercedes-AMG Mythos will be a CLK 63 Black Series for the 2020s

Upcoming Mercedes-AMG Mythos will be a CLK 63 Black Series for the 2020s
A new, ultra-limited run of wide-body CLE will be the next in AMG’s Mythos series
Bertone Runabout is no city car: radical 469bhp open-top dream machine revealed

Bertone Runabout is no city car: radical 469bhp open-top dream machine revealed
Production version of legendary sixties concept is based on the Lotus Exige, and costs over £400,000
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted going sideways in the snow

New Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted going sideways in the snow
More speed, more engagement and more crazy aero are on the cards for Porsche’s facelifted road-racer
New BMW iM3: 1,000bhp EV super-saloon to get V10 engine sound 

New BMW iM3: 1,000bhp EV super-saloon to get V10 engine sound
BMW M’s back catalogue of petrol engines will inspire the voice of its future EVs with the iM3 first up
Car Deal of the Day: Extra-spicy Smart #1 Brabus is yours for a super-cool £226 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Extra-spicy Smart #1 Brabus is yours for a super-cool £226 a month
Compact but devastatingly quick, the Smart #1 Brabus is looking very affordable right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for 23 January.
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form

New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
Porsche is planning further upgrades for its Panamera, spotted here in high-performance hybrid guise
New high-performance BYD getting ready to rumble this spring

New high-performance BYD getting ready to rumble this spring
Chinese giant BYD is gearing up to announce new performance model within next two months, Auto Express understands
“We need to change everything”: New Alfa Romeo Stelvio faces two-year delay

“We need to change everything”: New Alfa Romeo Stelvio faces two-year delay
Faltering electric push has forced Italian sports car brand back to the drawing board
New Audi Concept C review: a true EV successor to the TT and R8

New Audi Concept C review: a true EV successor to the TT and R8
The Audi Concept C wowed at the Munich Motor Show - will it do the same on the road?
641bhp Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on sale for nearly £25k less than a BMW M3

641bhp Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on sale for nearly £25k less than a BMW M3
Hyundai’s all-electric M3 challenger does 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds, has 740Nm of torque on tap and offers a 302-mile range
Mercedes SL set for mid-life refresh in 2027

Mercedes SL set for mid-life refresh in 2027
Mercedes’ long-time Porsche 911 rival is getting a revamp
Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon 

Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon
This 12Cilindri one-off shows what’s possible with Ferrari’s personalisation programme and a whole lot of cash
Jaguar GT lease-only rumours quashed: customers to get a “range of purchase options” later this year

Jaguar GT lease-only rumours quashed: customers to get a “range of purchase options” later this year
Rumours that the new Jag would be lease-only have been quashed, with the maker insisting customers will be able to buy or lease one as they wish
Car Deal of the Day: the Audi RS 3 rocketship is yours for a superb £494 per month

Car Deal of the Day: the Audi RS 3 rocketship is yours for a superb £494 per month
Put a smile on your face with one of Audi’s best RS models ever. The RS 3 is our Deal of the Day for January 18.
Apollo EVO is a ‘skeletonised’ supercar with a 6.3-litre V12

Apollo EVO is a ‘skeletonised’ supercar with a 6.3-litre V12
Just 10 examples of the Apollo EVO will be built at around £2.7m a pop
New Kia Stinger GT or EV7? Halo electric model to showcase future design

New Kia Stinger GT or EV7? Halo electric model to showcase future design
Kia is ready for a new high-performance halo, but will it be called EV7 or Stinger GT?
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC revealed with supercharged V8

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC revealed with supercharged V8
The SC version of the Dark Horse should bring GTD engineering to a lower price point
Best track day cars 2026

Best track day cars 2026
Whether you're looking to shave tenths off your lap time or just wanna have fun, these are the UK's best track day cars




