In-depth reviews

Few modern cars are more opulent and luxurious. It’s not the most capable GT on sale, but has its own distinct appeal

The Lexus RC F might seem old fashioned, but its recipe still holds lots of appeal

The latest Porsche 911 is more complete than ever, but it takes time to discover its character

The Audi RS4 isn’t as dynamic or exciting as its rivals, but makes for a brilliant fast daily

The Mazda MX-5 is better than ever, a distillation of the sports car that has matured into a brilliant little roadster

Not the groundbreaking hot hatchback it once was, the modern Mini Cooper S is now more of a premium supermini

The Taycan steers better, accelerates harder and is built better than the competition, but its weight ultimately undoes its claim as a sports car

An imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal if you don’t mind some rough edges

A class stalwart, maybe, but the Fiesta ST drives with real enthusiasm, engagement and sophistication

Unfazed by all weathers, the RS5 offers huge performance and refinement, although it still wants for more character.

The eighth VW Golf GTI is a potent and engaging hatchback, but isn’t the indomitable package it once was

It’s bigger and heavier than before, and is now auto-only. So can it copy the new M4’s trick of still being fun to drive? You bet it can

It was designed to take on the BMW M3, but stole our hearts along the way – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is masterpiece

More than just desirable toy, the 911 GT3 really is a Porsche Cup car for the road

The Z4 is a talented roadster with much in its favour, just don’t expect Boxster levels of tactility

A beautifully built expression of Porsche’s engineering might, yet the Panamera is starting to look its age

The RS6 is truly now an all-round package – practical, comfortable, fast, and fun

The M2 is a throwback to a golden age of small, rear-wheel-drive performance models from Munich

The latest RS3 now has the chassis to match its powertrain, and it might even be the best bit

The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals

In such a competitive marketplace, the Giulia holds its own and represents Alfa’s best effort in years

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N and Ford Fiesta ST

evo’s 2017 Car of the Year is as capable and appealing today as it was then

Still charming us Brits, the Mustang makes for an impressive piece of American muscle, but without the judgement associated with flashier brands

The XF’s impressive chassis is now joined by a plush new interior and slick tech, but powertrains remain a significant weakness 

Now in its fourth generation, the Mercedes A-class is unrecognisable from the car that kicked things off two decades ago.

The Civic Type R is one of the most alluring performance cars on sale regardless of price

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

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough

The Nissan GT-R purveys a legendary status like few others. Bespoke, highly strung and intense, the R35 will live on as a high point in Japanese autom…

It’s a little rough around the edges, but no other performance SUV provides so much joy and engagement

Aston Martin’s smallest model isn’t as polished or broadly talented as a Porsche 911, but has its own very distinct appeal

The current Renault Mégane RS might only just be clinging to life, but in recently updated form it’s a better all-round hot hatch than ever

Topped by the magnificent GT4 RS, has the Porsche Cayman ever been more desirable?