Performance cars
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
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio long-term test: flawed but tonnes of fun

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio long-term test: flawed but tonnes of fun
Second report: We play around with tyre pressures and drive modes, and fall in love with our Alfa all over again
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
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

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
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
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will be the company’s first ‘virtual sports car’

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will be the company’s first ‘virtual sports car’
The upcoming hot saloon will use, and diversify, N’s high-performance technology
New Skoda Elroq vRS is the brand’s fastest car ever

New Skoda Elroq vRS is the brand’s fastest car ever
The brand-new electric Skoda Elroq vRS gets a 335bhp dual-motor powertrain, which is good for 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca offers sporty SUV style for less than £220 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca offers sporty SUV style for less than £220 a month
The Cupra Ateca is the SEAT Ateca’s sportier twin – and our Deal of the Day for 2 April
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
Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price

Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price
It’s the mother of all Golfs but it isn’t as expensive as you might think. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 March
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