Performance cars
New Porsche 911 Spirit 70 goes back to the psychedelic 70s with far-out interior

New Porsche 911 Spirit 70 goes back to the psychedelic 70s with far-out interior
Porsche’s newest model in its series of retro specials is a 911 Cabriolet inspired by the seventies
Maserati Grecale updated for 2025 with more choices of toys and colours

Maserati Grecale updated for 2025 with more choices of toys and colours
Sporty SUV freshens up for 2025 model year with more personalisation options than ever
New Genesis GMR-001 hypercar will challenge Ferrari and Porsche at Le Mans 2026

New Genesis GMR-001 hypercar will challenge Ferrari and Porsche at Le Mans 2026
Hyundai’s premium spin-off brand will compete at the highest level of endurance racing in the ‘Hypercar’ category
Subaru STI performance models could be making a comeback

Subaru STI performance models could be making a comeback
Brand’s European boss reveals to us “there are plans to bring back the sportiness to Subaru”
New Audi TT: electric sports car confirmed for the first time

New Audi TT: electric sports car confirmed for the first time
The TT looks set for a sensational comeback thanks to the latest electric technology shared with Porsche
New range-topping Lamborghini Urus Performante hybrid caught testing

New range-topping Lamborghini Urus Performante hybrid caught testing
Camouflaged Urus has been spotted on the Nürburgring with electrified power and some exterior tweaks
Get Lost: Project Safari is the off-road Lotus Elise you definitely were not expecting

Get Lost: Project Safari is the off-road Lotus Elise you definitely were not expecting
Off-roading and the Lotus Elise aren’t natural bedfellows, which makes the Project Safari even more exciting
Carbon fibre could be banned as EU classifies it as a hazardous substance

Carbon fibre could be banned as EU classifies it as a hazardous substance
Particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to both machinery and human health
What is BMW M? Past, present and future of the Bavarian powerhouse

What is BMW M? Past, present and future of the Bavarian powerhouse
For more than 50 years, BMW’s M division has been thrilling drivers. We look at its amazing past – and preview an exciting future
Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future

Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future
Hot Ford models have been falling by the wayside but we may see some iconic badges return soon
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights

New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
What is Hyundai N? Past, present and future of the Korean performance brand

What is Hyundai N? Past, present and future of the Korean performance brand
We follow Hyundai's N brand from Namyang to the Nurburgring
Hotter Aston Martin DB12 spied testing with new bodywork and aero

Hotter Aston Martin DB12 spied testing with new bodywork and aero
Aston Martin’s plan to diversify the existing DB12 range with hotter variants is already on track
New Smart #5 Brabus goes totally over the top with 637bhp

New Smart #5 Brabus goes totally over the top with 637bhp
The hot dual-motor Smart #5 Brabus SUV gets a 100kWh battery, 637bhp and 335 miles of range
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain 

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
Bentley's new High Performance Hybrid powertrain develops 671bhp and sits below the existing 771bhp Ultra High Performance Hybrid system
2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now

2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now
Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…
Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet

Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet
Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come
New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production

New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production
Production of the 1,064bhp mid-engined hybrid hypercar will start within the next three months, limited to 999 units
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time

Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
Plug-in version will probably be the most powerful M3 ever
Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range

Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range
There’s also new equipment fitted to lower-spec models
New 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 992.2 spied without camouflage

New 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 992.2 spied without camouflage
Porsche’s new flagship 911 Turbo is gearing up, and it’s due to pack a clever hybrid system
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment

Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment
The German tuner is also planning to create a more aggressive Raval special edition
Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power

Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power
Alfa has adjusted course from circa-1,000bhp EVs due to expected lack of demand and customers’ desire for petrol power
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price

Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price
For around the price of a new X3 you can have it all with this excellent variety of BMWs
What is Audi Sport? Past, present, future and greatest cars

What is Audi Sport? Past, present, future and greatest cars
Audi Sport is the brand that put the Technik into Vorsprung and the four-wheel drive into rallying
Used Car Hunter: fast and fun sports cars for £40,000

Used Car Hunter: fast and fun sports cars for £40,000
Our Car Hunter has £40,000 for a quick, fun sports car, but what to choose?
Cupra is still holding a candle for the DarkRebel concept

Cupra is still holding a candle for the DarkRebel concept
Spanish brand’s boss Wayne Griffiths tells us that he remains keen to bring stylish EV sports car concept from 2023 to production