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Resident Mercedes expert, affordable drivers' car champion and EV sympathiser. Can often be found on the other end of an argument with Craig with regards to powertrains and styling, bringing balance to the force.
The performance SUV trades outright performance for a richer soundtrack, and two more cylinders than before.
10 Feb 2026McLaren’s second championship-celebrating special model gets unique exterior and interior detailing, and is limited to 10 units.
04 Feb 2026The LSD-equipped hot crossover gets two new model variants to bring it into line with mainland Europe, and a lower starting price.
31 Jan 2026Built around an Exige chassis and a 469bhp V6, the famous concept has been updated for 2026, finally making it to production after 57 years.
27 Jan 2026Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.
27 Jan 2026Becoming the longest range EV in the UK, the EX60 uses advanced software and mega-cast construction to outperform its German rivals.
23 Jan 2026Taking its name from the father of the Veyron, the F.K.P. Hommage pays tribute to the man who shaped the modern Bugatti brand, and the genesis of the modern hypercar
22 Jan 2026Aerodynamic balance and cooling efficiency have been improved as BMW Team WRT targets consistent performance in 2026.
18 Jan 2026GTD-inspired track upgrades and the promise of 600bhp elevate the Dark Horse model line, taking the V8 pony car into direct competition with the BMW M4 CS.
18 Jan 2026Revised aerodynamics for the 2026 season aim to improve performance at Daytona and Le Mans of Cadillac's cult hero endurance racer.
18 Jan 2026Thousands descended on the Belgian capital to see a comprehensive cross-section of the present and future of the European car market. Ken Pearson was among them.
13 Jan 2026Launching at the Brussels Motor Show alongside the EV3 GT and EV5 GT SUVs, Kia’s EV hot hatch will feature AWD and Virtual Gear Shift technology
09 Jan 2026Competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2026, the updated hybrid coupé aims to return Toyota to winning ways at Le Mans.
07 Jan 2026What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? We look to the future and select our favourite Buchloe 'bahnstormers.
06 Jan 2026Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.
03 Jan 20262017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.
31 Dec 2025The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.
11 Dec 2025French-built batteries make the electric duo qualify for the maximum discount amount.
03 Dec 2025The roadster will end production in March 2026, and Munich has no plans to replace it. It signs off with a limited edition with enhanced styling features.
26 Nov 2025Shown for the first time in production guise, the 641bhp GV60 Magma will launch Genesis’ high-performance road car offensive.
21 Nov 2025Stuttgart's flagship SUV goes EV in dramatic fashion, accelerating to 100mph in under five seconds, and offering up to 387 miles of range.
19 Nov 2025Ken Pearson gets behind the wheel of the last naturally aspirated straight-six M car, taking on all conditions in the Welsh Valleys and mountains
24 Oct 2025The fifth iteration of the electric Macan ups power to 563bhp courtesy of three famous letters: GTS.
21 Oct 2025With a 2.5-litre NA engine, individual throttle bodies, and track-focused suspension, this BBR-fettled NC MX-5 is the performance variant Mazda never made.
10 Oct 2025The five-cylinder Cupra returns, complete with RS3 engine, torque-splitting tech and right-hand drive.
09 Oct 2025Major 2026 model year upgrade boosts performance, charging speed and computing power for Polestar’s flagship SUV.
03 Oct 2025Just weeks after claiming the EV top speed record, the Chinese hypercar has gone one better.
21 Sep 2025After a long gestation period, Polestar’s flagship has finally arrived. It’s got the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lotus Emeya in its sights.
08 Sep 2025The everyday supercar gains hybrid power for the first time, and electro-hydraulic active suspension in 992.2 form.
07 Sep 2025Starting from a blank canvas, Polestar has been developing its own formula for performance EVs. Ken Pearson charts their progress a comprehensive triple-test.
03 Sep 2025The retro-futuristic hard-top roadster has been confirmed for production in 2027, and will influence the brand’s forthcoming models.
02 Sep 2025The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.
20 Aug 2025Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.
15 Aug 2025The AMG SL gets a significant performance upgrade, and coachbuilt carbon fibre bodywork courtesy of Brabus.
14 Aug 2025With over 500 races under its belt since 2023, Porsche Motorsport has improved the aero and handling for the 992-based GT3 R.
09 Aug 2025A newly launched partnership between MSV and Hyundai UK allows us to experience the 641bhp Ioniq 5 N around the Bedford Autodrome.
09 Aug 2025When custom paint and materials don’t go far enough, Bugatti has a solution. It's called the Brouillard, and it's the only example.
07 Aug 2025Inspired by the cult-classic Golf edition from 1990, the Fire & Ice model name now features on the 322bhp electric hot hatch.
04 Aug 2025In a three-pronged assault, the 1,250bhp hybrid has set the fastest American production car lap time around the Nordschleife, eviscerating the Mustang GTD
31 Jul 2025Extensive engine modifications, new aerodynamic elements, and an infinitely customisable interior make the latest Bottrop-born Autobahnstormer.
29 Jul 2025Chevy reveals its second electric Corvette concept as a striking open-roof hypercar by GM's Pasadena Design Studio, complete with a hidden C10 easter egg.
28 Jul 2025Performance upgrades promise hot hatch handling for the electric compact crossover.
23 Jul 2025Bespoke bodywork and a three-seat cabin reimagines a 750S chassis into a unique hypercar in tribute to the Le Mans winning F1 GTR.
15 Jul 2025With global competition on the horizon, the Temerario has been extensively modified to take to the racing stage, replacing the decorated Huracan GT3
14 Jul 2025Extensive hardware and software upgrades bring e-Shift technology, and a track-focused chassis to the electric performance model.
10 Jul 2025Inspired by 1960s racers, the V12-powered hypercar gains new streamlined bodywork. Only ten will be made.
10 Jul 2025The Volkswagen-owned Bentley era has thus far been defined by a strong family resemblance. Now however, a revamp is on the horizon, heralded by the dramatic EXP 15.
09 Jul 2025Revised aerodynamics and suspension will keep the V6-powered racer at the sharp end of the GT3 class from 2026.
30 Jun 2025Electric performance cars are advancing in terms of drivability and feel, and the adoption of a purely mechanical component could be the key.
27 Jun 2025The next generation AMG GT four-door will be electric, and the 1,341bhp tri-motor prototype gives us an advanced preview.
25 Jun 2025Following the announcement of its 7:46.13 lap time at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen has revealed full details of the Edition 50 model, created to honour...
21 Jun 2025Two new variants gain Virtual Gear Shift, GT-specific styling, and powerful dual-motor drivetrains. Ken Pearson has all the details.
18 Jun 2025Aston Martin has announced a new variant of their Valkyrie hypercar, fittingly named after Le Mans. Like the AMR Pro that preceded it, the LM is not...
09 Jun 2025What happens when you take a racing prototype and rework it for the road? Porsche answers the question with the 963 RSP – a one-off creation channelling...
06 Jun 2025Chassis revisions, expanded options, and a new style-led special edition introduce the next model year for Norfolk’s sports car.
04 Jun 2025The electric sleeper offers more power than an M4, and improved range thanks to new powertrain components.
04 Jun 2025The latest Bentayga is the most powerful yet, but that’s not all, with a raft of changes promising improved handling - including a drift mode.
02 Jun 2025The growth of Alpine continues, as the French performance manufacturer branches out from small sports cars and hot hatchbacks.
27 May 2025Glickenhaus' Hypercar journey comes full circle, as the racer becomes a 1,000bhp V8 road car with a power-to-weight ratio of 645bhp per tonne.
24 May 2025Twinned with the Skytop, the shooting brake arrives with twin-turbo V8 power courtesy of the M8, and has already been confirmed for limited production.
24 May 2025The electric crossover gets new suspension, a 276bhp motor, and a limited-slip differential as it prepares for its competition debut.
21 May 2025The e-tron GT is proving to be a quiet hit for Audi UK, and aiming for a bigger slice of the market pie is the new e-tron GT quattro, hitting 60mph in 4.0s
13 May 2025When a G63 simply isn't enough...Additional power, torque, carbon fibre, raised suspension, and a teak-lined load bay? It could only be a Brabus creation.
13 May 2025The restyled electric flagship offers the same 335bhp, gains updated infotainment, and a new face, returning as an SUV and Coupé with 340 miles of range
11 May 2025Shown in concept form at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the fixed-roof counterpart to the soft-top Cyberster EV has been green-lit for production.
25 Apr 2025In typical Brabus fashion, the plug-in hybrid super saloon and estate get more performance, and stand-out styling features from the new upgrade packages.
22 Apr 2025Hennessey reveals the Venom F5 Revolution, a track-focused evolution of its hypercar with revised aero and reworked suspension.
17 Apr 2025The 422bhp electric crossover gains off-road styling and suspension, and is coming to the UK in 2025.
12 Apr 2025The #5 Brabus is smart's most powerful model to date. With 637bhp and all-wheel drive, it delivers serious performance while keeping the styling subtle
08 Apr 2025The devil is in the detail, or the lack thereof. Hybrids will be allowed to remain on sale from 2030-2035 in the UK, and smaller manufacturers are exempt.
07 Apr 2025The UK-designed electric concept hints at the future of the American supercar and is the work of GM's new UK based design studio led by Julian Thomson.
07 Apr 2025Lotus' EV model range has been re-aligned: Two power options, six equipment levels, and a price cut headline the tweaks made to the electric saloon and SUV
04 Apr 2025The mid-size electric crossover gets two motors, 335bhp, and hits 62mph in 5.4 seconds, making it the joint fastest accelerating Skoda on sale.
03 Apr 2025Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Find out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.
28 Mar 2025Peugeot confirms its GTi badge will return on future electric models. Here's what that means for hot hatch fans and why it matters.
28 Mar 2025Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.
25 Mar 2025The hand-built 166mph flagship arrives with an evolved chassis and BMW power. Ken Pearson explores the British carmaker’s most driver-centric model yet.
13 Mar 2025Renault's revived 5 trades retro charm for real-world usability. But is there more to it than just nostalgia and neat packaging? We find out on UK roads.
12 Mar 2025A sleeper in the truest sense, Volvo’s new flagship model doesn’t shout about its performance, as Ken Pearson discovers.
06 Mar 2025The fastest lap ever at the Green Hell. In 2018, one man and machine shattered the Nordschleife record by nearly a minute. Ken Pearson tells the story.
03 Mar 2025Marking motorcycle champion turned GT racer Valentino Rossi’s 46th birthday, the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 sees two limited edition variants spawn from the...
25 Feb 2025In honour of their ninth F1 World Constructors’ Championship, McLaren has shown a pair of limited-edition models based on the Artura and 750S road cars...
19 Feb 2025With upgrades to the drivetrain, steering, and suspension, the electric coupé is the most powerful car ever made by Rolls-Royce, as Ken Pearson discovers.
18 Feb 2025The hardcore American supercar has claimed five production car lap records. Ken Pearson explores the feats achieved by the 1,064bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
11 Feb 2025Having come close before, the Valkyrie hypercar is finally ready to turn its first competitive laps in 2025. Full details on the rebirth of the Valkyrie.
09 Feb 2025Bespoke suspension, specially developed tyres, and rally-inspired modifications have transformed three Polestar models into ice racing specialists
30 Jan 2025With two power levels, five equipment lines, and starting from £345 per month, the A290 is attractively specified, and keenly priced. Ken Pearson reports.
21 Jan 2025The discreet rocketship returns in GT guise, offering increased performance and exclusivity. Ken Pearson dissects the details.
17 Jan 2025With a greater focus on driving dynamics, the new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster has arrived to do battle with the Ferrari Roma Spider and Porsche 911 Turbo
15 Jan 2025Developed with Nürburgring 24 Hours expertise, the S210 features a CVT transmission that could divide opinion. Ken Pearson reports.
14 Jan 2025Developed by a passionate in-house team, the project aims to preserve the dynamics of the original Godzilla while embracing modern EV technology.
10 Jan 2025The large family hauler gains an extra dose of style, performance, and equipment as it heads to the UK. Ken Pearson reports
10 Jan 2025Porsche has taken the wraps off the 2025 911 Carrera S coupe and cabriolet, promising more performance and a wider dynamic envelope than ever before.
08 Jan 2025At £330,000 each, the Brabus V6 Smart Roadster was a wild Mercedes-backed experiment with a power-to-weight ratio that shamed the Porsche Boxster
03 Jan 2025Enhancing performance and usability, Tolman's latest creation remains faithful to the original high-performance Mini, as Ken Pearson reports.
19 Dec 2024More performance and driver involvement is promised, thanks to electronic differentials, active suspension, and the Virtual Gear Shift system.
18 Dec 2024The carbon-bodied EV hyper hatch packs twin motors and wild arches, reviving Renault’s tradition of mad rear-drive specials in the spirit of Group B.
13 Dec 2024Seeing both sides of the argument, Ken Pearson points out the one part of a classic car that can never be updated.
13 Dec 2024Retro liveries and details make their way to the Emira for five special edition models, as Ken Pearson reports.
12 Dec 2024The first mid-engined supercar by Aston Martin has arrived. Ken Pearson dissects the advanced powertrain and chassis technology of the new Valhalla
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