First drives

First Drive

2017 Tesla Model S P100D

The additional driving range is welcome, but the range-topping Model S's increase in performance is overkill, even if it is very entertaining

23 January 2017

2017 Tesla Model S P100D

2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.2 DOHC Auto AWD 5 review

First Drive

2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.2D Auto AWD 5

Mitsubishi's small SUV is no-nonsense and functional, but still trails its rivals in most areas and this range-topping version looks expensive

23 January 2017

2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.2D Auto AWD 5

First Drive

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S

Is an upgrade to 730bhp and the addition of four-wheel steering enough to realise the Aventador's potential?

21 January 2017

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S

First Drive

2017 Ford Focus RS Mountune FPM375

Does an official Mountune upgrade of 25bhp and 30lb ft improve the already rampant and rather magnificent Ford Focus RS?

20 January 2017

2017 Ford Focus RS Mountune FPM375

First Drive

2017 Audi S5 Sportback UK first drive

The Audi S5 Sportback is more bruising GT than practical sports car, but it makes sense for those wanting a fast executive saloon in coupé get-up

19 January 2017

2017 Audi S5 Sportback UK first drive

First Drive

2017 Lexus IS300h Luxury

Despite receiving a cosmetic and mechanical refresh, Lexus's compact executive saloon still fails to provide much driving involvement

18 January 2017

2017 Lexus IS300h Luxury

First Drive

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 5h

Big-selling plug-in SUV gets a light refresh in the face of new challengers to offer decent economy but only average driving dynamics

18 January 2017

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 5h

First Drive

2017 Mini Countryman Cooper S

All-new bigger Mini continues to make a curious, flawed crossover hatchback, though it’s more compelling to drive than some and more practical than it used to be

18 January 2017

2017 Mini Countryman Cooper S

First Drive

2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

Plug-in petrol-electric Panamera makes a better case than ever to supplant the diesel best seller, but it still appeals more to the head than the heart

17 January 2017

2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

First Drive

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0 160

The distinctive 'retractable fastback' roadster promises typical MX-5 dynamics coupled with better refinement. It achieves the former, but the latter isn't quite there yet

17 January 2017

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0 160