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Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return
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Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return

The new Porsche 911 Flatnose could be the German brand’s ultimate eighties tribute act
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2 Sep 2025
New Mercedes-AMG GT 55 review: aims at the Porsche 911, but misses
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 55 review: aims at the Porsche 911, but misses

Despite the new Mercedes-AMG GT 55 arguably being the pick of the range, it still can't match the Porsche 911
Road tests
1 Sep 2025
Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power
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Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power

The mid-engined sports car will be available with a V6 engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain from 2027
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1 Sep 2025
Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance

Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price

Tesla’s mid-size SUV has returned in its high-performing Performance trim for a surprisingly low £61,990
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29 Aug 2025
Best sounding cars
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Best sounding cars

Listen up! These are the best sounding cars of all time, according to our experts
Best cars & vans
28 Aug 2025
Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future
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Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future

Sports car maker has confirmed it will slash its workforce in the UK, but insists Norfolk will remain its home
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28 Aug 2025
The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead: last model signals end of a high performance era
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The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead: last model signals end of a high performance era

The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead, but Nissan remains committed to providing a successor
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27 Aug 2025
Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale
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Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale

The legendary Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio costs nearly £87,000, but we’ve created a desirable all-Italian three-car garage for less through Auto Ex…
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27 Aug 2025
Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world's fastest EV
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Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world's fastest EV

Supercars have long been a testbed for future powertrain tech, and the same can definitely be said for this 2,960bhp Yangwang
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26 Aug 2025
VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
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VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?

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
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26 Aug 2025
Audi RS 3 swansong special edition will also bid farewell to the brand’s 5-cylinder engine
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Audi RS 3 swansong special edition will also bid farewell to the brand’s 5-cylinder engine

Audi’s saying goodbye to its high-performance five-cylinder engine with a very limited-run special
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26 Aug 2025
What is Mercedes-AMG? Past, present and future of Mercedes' performance brand
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What is Mercedes-AMG? Past, present and future of Mercedes' performance brand

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
Features
25 Aug 2025
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Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash
Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric - front tracking

Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash

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
Car group tests
23 Aug 2025
New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition 2025 review
New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition - front cornering

New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition 2025 review

The GR Supra A90 Final Edition is what the base car should have been all along – but a hefty price will limit its appeal
Road tests
22 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
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Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

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
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21 Aug 2025
New Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed with tuned chassis and mean look
Nissan X-Trail Nismo - dynamic snow driving

New Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed with tuned chassis and mean look

The X-Trail Nismo doesn’t get any more power but its all-wheel drive system is more rear-biased than before
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21 Aug 2025
Ford Puma ST review
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Ford Puma ST review

Ford’s racy small SUV was once a performance thriller, but I think it’s lost its pizzazz
In-depth reviews
20 Aug 2025
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
3-car garage for 75k

Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k

The 75-plate is coming but what if you spent £75k on used cars instead? This three-car garage covers all the bases
Features
18 Aug 2025
Best supercars on sale 2026
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Best supercars on sale 2026

These cars are at the absolute pinnacle of performance, driving thrills and head-turning style…
Best cars & vans
14 Aug 2025
Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring
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Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring

Bosses promise the new, all-electric Alpine A110 will have “soul and sensuality”, plus more assertive styling
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4 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback

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
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4 Aug 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N really is the first electric vehicle that can be considered a true driver’s car
In-depth reviews
1 Aug 2025
Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus
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Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus

Mercedes tuner Brabus has applied its distinctive modifications to AMG’s Porsche 911 rival
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29 Jul 2025
New BMW M3 CS Touring review: the ultimate estate car
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New BMW M3 CS Touring review: the ultimate estate car

The BMW M3 CS Touring takes the standard performance estate and turns it up a notch
Road tests
28 Jul 2025
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Alpina is getting a new badge, and it’s good news for petrolheads
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Alpina is getting a new badge, and it’s good news for petrolheads

Alpina's logo has gained a new, simpler look and a fresh colour scheme
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28 Jul 2025
New Porsche 911 Speedster promises thrills as it keeps its GT3 heart
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New Porsche 911 Speedster promises thrills as it keeps its GT3 heart

The ultra-limited Porsche 911 Speedster looks ready to be reimagined in the 992.2 generation
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28 Jul 2025
Get off that Porsche 911 configurator! New V8 Mercedes Concept AMG GT Track Sport is coming
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Get off that Porsche 911 configurator! New V8 Mercedes Concept AMG GT Track Sport is coming

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…
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25 Jul 2025
New Skoda Epiq vRS on the way and it’ll get plenty of power
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New Skoda Epiq vRS on the way and it’ll get plenty of power

The Skoda Epiq will be the next car to get the vRS treatment and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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25 Jul 2025
What is Toyota GR? Past, present and future of the Gazoo Racing brand
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What is Toyota GR? Past, present and future of the Gazoo Racing brand

Inside look at Toyota GR, the “Meisters of the Nurburgring”
Features
22 Jul 2025
New Renault 5 Turbo 3E: the amazing £135k, 533bhp EV super hatch in detail
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New Renault 5 Turbo 3E: the amazing £135k, 533bhp EV super hatch in detail

The strong appetite for Renault’s limited-run super hatch could even pave the way for further special edition models
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22 Jul 2025
Renault 5 Turbo 3E will prove its worth with a Nurburgring record attempt
Renault 5 Turbo 3E - front studio

Renault 5 Turbo 3E will prove its worth with a Nurburgring record attempt

Renault’s quest for performance car pedigree will take the hardcore 5 Turbo 3E to the ‘Ring for a fast lap very soon
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22 Jul 2025
BMW M2 ‘track day package’ spotted on the Nurburgring
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BMW M2 ‘track day package’ spotted on the Nurburgring

The track day package will be for BMW M2 owners looking to add some spice to their performance coupes
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18 Jul 2025
Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Goodwood reveal and first drive
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Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Goodwood reveal and first drive

The Ultimate Edition is the final Civic Type R - we have a go to see if it’s a worthy send-off
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17 Jul 2025
BMW M5 Neue Klasse testing heats up at the Nurburgring
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BMW M5 Neue Klasse testing heats up at the Nurburgring

The BMW 5 Series and hot M5 have been spotted with a new look inspired by Neue Klasse
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17 Jul 2025
New Skoda Enyaq vRS 2025 review: Czech-mated by its own sibling
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New Skoda Enyaq vRS 2025 review: Czech-mated by its own sibling

The hot Enyaq now looks sharper and costs less, but is this enough to beat its rivals and the Auto Express Car of the Year?
Road tests
16 Jul 2025
Lanzante 95-59 wows Goodwood crowds by reimagining the McLaren F1 GT-R for 2025
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Lanzante 95-59 wows Goodwood crowds by reimagining the McLaren F1 GT-R for 2025

You might not recognise the Lanzante name, but it’s responsible for some incredible McLaren-inspired machines
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10 Jul 2025
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