Performance cars

The new sixth-generation BMW M3 Competition saloon gets a 503bhp straight-six engine and four-wheel-drive

Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR

Vauxhall will launch a performance-focused version of the Mokka in 2022, resurrecting its VXR branding in the process

The updated V6-only Kia Stinger coupe offers buyers a cut-price alternative to the Audi S5 Sportback

As the Lotus Elise celebrates its 25th birthday, we pitch the original Series 1 against the latest Cup 250 version and see how the iconic, lightweight…

The sixties-inspired Jaguar F-Type celebrates the diamond anniversary of iconic E-Type with new 20-inch rims, plus special interior and paint colour l…

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Stinger covering the Stinger Mk1 (2018-date)

The limited edition Vantage V12 speedster and coupe come as a pair and celebrate Aston Martin’s 60-year partnership with Zagato

A full used buyer’s guide on the Porsche Boxster covering the Boxster Mk2 (2005-2012) and Boxster Mk3 (2012-2016)

The range-topping Jaguar F-Pace SVR gets a host of upgrades, including chassis tweaks and a torque boost

Special edition Ferrari 488 GT Modificata has more power and some cosmetic tweaks lifted from the 488 GT3 racer

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi TT covering the TT Mk2 (2006-2014) and TT Mk3 (2014-date)

The 720bhp AMG GT Black Series is officially the world’s fastest production car around the ‘Ring with a lap time of 6:43.616 minutes

The new limited edition Brabus Rocket 900 sports saloon is powered by an 888bhp twin-turbocharged V8 engine

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid becomes the most powerful variant available, priced from £140,130

The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended

The Alpine A110 is the 2020 Auto Express Coupe of the Year, with the Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Porsche 718 Cayman commended

The 799bhp Hyundai RM20e has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, showcasing the Korean brand's latest electric car technology

Peugeot has marked the launch of its new Sport Engineered division with a performance plug-in hybrid version of the 508 saloon

New hot Ford Puma ST crossover shares its underpinnings with the brilliant Fiesta ST, and will cost from £28,495 when sales begin early next year

Porsche has dampened down the driver involvement for its 718 GTS models with a new seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic gearbox

The £110,000 Jaguar F-Pace-based Lister Stealth boasts a 3.6-second 0-60mph time