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New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t

Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Road tests
1 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal
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Car Deal of the Day: 717bhp BMW M5 Touring super-estate on a tasty lease deal

The BMW M5 Touring is M car royalty, with a thoroughly impressive PHEV powertrain. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 June
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29 Jun 2025
Big plans for the Lotus Emira with hybrid tech on the cards
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Big plans for the Lotus Emira with hybrid tech on the cards

Lotus is plotting a raft of developments for its mid-engined Emira sports car – with combined petrol/electric power a future option
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27 Jun 2025
Marcos is back! British sportscar brand’s big plan, and swirling controversy
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Marcos is back! British sportscar brand’s big plan, and swirling controversy

Development is already underway on the first all-new Marcos cars in roughly 20 years
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27 Jun 2025
The Lotus electric car rebirth is struggling, but will new hyper-hybrids save the day?
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The Lotus electric car rebirth is struggling, but will new hyper-hybrids save the day?

Despite huge Chinese investment to electrify Lotus, sports car sales still prop up the loss-making business. Can Lotus achieve take-off?
Features
27 Jun 2025
Luxury Mercedes ‘leather’ made from old tyres is great news for the planet, and cows
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Luxury Mercedes ‘leather’ made from old tyres is great news for the planet, and cows

The new material was first seen in the radical AMG GT XX concept, but will be used in the brand’s road cars
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26 Jun 2025
New Mercedes-AMG super-saloon looks ready to pounce on the Lotus Emeya
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New Mercedes-AMG super-saloon looks ready to pounce on the Lotus Emeya

AMG’s new technological flagship will be revealed in full next year, after being previewed by the radical AMG GT XX concept
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26 Jun 2025
Used Car Hunter: sporty convertible cars for £18,000
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Used Car Hunter: sporty convertible cars for £18,000

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £18,000 for a sporty convertible car
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25 Jun 2025
Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is a 1,603bhp hypercar that pays tribute to a horse
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Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is a 1,603bhp hypercar that pays tribute to a horse

The Jesko-based Sadair’s Spear costs £3.8m each and the full 30-car run has been sold
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25 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Touareg R offers 455bhp for just £521 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Touareg R offers 455bhp for just £521 a month

The performance-focused version of VW's large SUV is a cracking all-rounder. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 June.
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25 Jun 2025
McLaren Artura review
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McLaren Artura review

The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
In-depth reviews
24 Jun 2025
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
23 Jun 2025
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Used Audi e-tron GT (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a comfortable Porsche Taycan rival
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Used Audi e-tron GT (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a comfortable Porsche Taycan rival

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi e-tron GT that’s been on sale since 2021
Used car tests
22 Jun 2025
New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80
1,250bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X - front static

New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80

Ultimate version of US icon is a hypercar-baiting monster that costs the equivalent of a Porsche 911 GTS
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20 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Blistering BMW M135 for a bargain £301 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Blistering BMW M135 for a bargain £301 a month

Not many hot hatchbacks are as complete as BMW’s recently updated M135. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 June.
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19 Jun 2025
BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants
Sustainable BMW carbon fibre replacement roof

BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants

Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…
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19 Jun 2025
Best fast Fords - the greatest high-performance cars ever built by the Blue Oval
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Best fast Fords - the greatest high-performance cars ever built by the Blue Oval

We reveal our favourites, from hot hatches to coupés and track legends
Best cars & vans
19 Jun 2025
Kia EV6 GT review
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Kia EV6 GT review

Flagship of the EV6 range has been given more power, updates to the driving experience and a price cut
In-depth reviews
18 Jun 2025
How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!
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How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!

A high-performance flagship variant of the family-friendly Kia EV9 will cost the same as a Volvo EX90
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18 Jun 2025
New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2025 review: no need to mourn the loss of W12
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New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2025 review: no need to mourn the loss of W12

The new Bentley Bentayga Speed gets a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which generates 641bhp
Road tests
16 Jun 2025
New Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review: hot SUV is good but lacks some sparkle
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New Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review: hot SUV is good but lacks some sparkle

As good as the new Skoda Elroq vRS is, it’s hard to recommend it over lesser models in the impressive EV’s range
Road tests
16 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Hot and spicy Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce for just £290 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hot and spicy Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce for just £290 a month

Alfa Romeo’s first EV is a good one, especially in this Veloce spec. It’s our Deal of the Day for 13 June.
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13 Jun 2025
New Alfa supercar on the agenda following racing boat tie-up
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New Alfa supercar on the agenda following racing boat tie-up

Alfa Romeo's new halo car is set to be developed in partnership with sailing team Luna Rosa
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11 Jun 2025
New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine
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New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine

Only 25 examples of the Seven 310 Encore will be made, each powered by the now-retired 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine
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11 Jun 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: A Volkswagen Golf R Estate for less than a GTI
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Car Deal of the Day: A Volkswagen Golf R Estate for less than a GTI

The Golf R Estate is one of the best performance estates around – and right now it’s criminally cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 June.
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9 Jun 2025
What is Nismo? Past, present and future Nissan’s performance car brand
Nissan Nismo cars - Tom Jervis with 3 generations of Nismo

What is Nismo? Past, present and future Nissan’s performance car brand

We take a deep dive into the history and future of Nissan’s high-performance tuning division, famous for the likes of the 370Z and GT-R sports cars
Features
9 Jun 2025
New Porsche 963 RSP is a sensational one-off racer for the road
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New Porsche 963 RSP is a sensational one-off racer for the road

This road-legal racer was inspired by a similar version of the legendary Le Mans-winning Porsche 917 built 50 years ago
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8 Jun 2025
Gran Turismo welcomes 1,500bhp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in new update
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Gran Turismo welcomes 1,500bhp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in new update

Update for the popular video game should help introduce new audiences to the up-and-coming EV brand
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7 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca is a near-300bhp firecracker SUV, for just £358 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca is a near-300bhp firecracker SUV, for just £358 a month

It may be getting a little long in the tooth, but the Cupra Ateca is still a very desirable hot SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 June.
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6 Jun 2025
Fastest-accelerating cars in the world 2025
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Fastest-accelerating cars in the world 2025

Combustion-engined supercars are making a last stand against electrified machines in the fastest accelerating car stakes, here are all the top contend…
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5 Jun 2025
Hardcore new Lotus Emira SE models launch the British Porsche Cayman rival close to £100k
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Hardcore new Lotus Emira SE models launch the British Porsche Cayman rival close to £100k

Models equipped with a dual-clutch transmission also shift more quickly and smoothly than before
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5 Jun 2025
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect
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New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect

The MINI John Cooper Works Aceman fast and fun car, although it's far from perfect
Road tests
4 Jun 2025
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling
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Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling

The Mokka Electric could get as much as 278bhp in GSE trim
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3 Jun 2025
Bentley Bentayga Speed returns with even more power and 193mph top speed
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Bentley Bentayga Speed returns with even more power and 193mph top speed

If you value luxury and performance in equal measure, than new V8 Bentley Bentayga Speed might be the perfect car
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2 Jun 2025
New Alpine A110: the electric car with soul, bosses vow
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New Alpine A110: the electric car with soul, bosses vow

Alpine's all-new coupe will be electric but don't panic: a 1450kg weight, 500bhp and cutting-edge tech should make it great
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31 May 2025
Road-legal Porsche 963 RSP Le Mans hypercar on the way!
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Road-legal Porsche 963 RSP Le Mans hypercar on the way!

Porsche’s road-going racer will be unveiled in June, potentially at the fast-approaching 24 Hours of Le Mans
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30 May 2025
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