Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio. We've tested it on UK roads for the first time
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2 TD 210 AWD Speciale UK 2017 first drive

First tilt on UK roads reveals a chassis almost as absorbing as the Giulia’s, though the Stelvio’s comfort and quality levels may disappoint SUV clientele

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2 TD 210 AWD Speciale UK 2017 first drive
Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG

Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Produced 2001-2006 Price range £7000-£13,000 We’d pay £9950 See Mercedes CL55 for sale on Pistonheads  

It was with its 55-badged generation of tuned factory Mercedes models that the growth spurt that has taken AMG to the brink of launching its own hypercar started. Having been known for a handful of ultra-rare-groove saloons throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the company showed us the SL55 in 2002, and followed it with supercharged versions of the contemporary E-Class, S-Class and CL coupé. CL55s tend to be the most affordable of the lot today, and they pack a hulking 493bhp. 

Merc’s famous M113K supercharged V8s have been known to develop cooling problems, so check for a healthy radiator (and no coolant leaking into the transmission lubricant) in any car you’re considering.

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Top 10 best used 400bhp cars - top 100 used cars 2017

We prove that supercar dash is accessible for supermini cash

Top 10 best used 400bhp cars - top 100 used cars 2017
First Drive

Audi RS3 Sportback UK 2017 first drive

Audi Sport's firebrand hatchback gets an even more brilliant engine, but still falls short of the dynamic finesse and driver involvement necessary to make

Audi RS3 Sportback UK 2017 first drive
First Drive

Honda Civic Type R GT UK 2017 first drive

Broader-batted, more mature Honda Civic Type R works well on UK roads, but still doesn’t offer the fun factor of rivals

Honda Civic Type R GT UK 2017 first drive
Opinion

Opinion: Should speed be king for the McLaren P15?

McLaren's next Ultimate Series car is just around the corner, but with such big boots to fill, we consider what its focus should be

Opinion: Should speed be king for the McLaren P15?
First Drive

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 2017 first drive

New top-of-the-line Porsche hybrid, though fast and flexible, is simply too heavy to strike the same sweet sporting compromise as its siblings

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 2017 first drive
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia Sport Tourer 1.5 Turbo 165 2017 first drive

Mid-range petrol engine suits Vauxhall's new family-sized load-lugger well. Another refined, comfortable, easy-to-drive and attractively priced Insignia.

Vauxhall Insignia Sport Tourer 1.5 Turbo 165 2017 first drive
Car review

Used Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo 2017-2023 review

The Porsche Panamera gets the design appeal to match its dynamic and technical accomplishment; it's not as practical as some fast estates but still outstanding

Used Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo 2017-2023 review
Ford Fiesta, Citröen C3, Kia Rio, Suzuki Swift, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Seat Ibiza, Mini One and Mazda 2
We pitched the 2017 Ford Fiesta against eight of its biggest rivals in the small car class
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Best small car 2017: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals

The new Fiesta takes on the Citröen C3, Kia Rio, Suzuki Swift, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Seat Ibiza, Mini One and Mazda 2 in a mega group test

Best small car 2017: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals
MAZDA MX-5
MAZDA MX-5 - New Zealander Mad Mike Whiddett sends his rotary-engined Mazda MX-5 sideways - in a straight line - past spectators in the sponsors' enclosure.
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017: the drifters gallery

The likes of Mad Mike Whiddett, Vaughn Gittin Jnr, James Deane and Dean Kearney are making 'FOS2017' a great one for the art of going sideway. Our gallery brings you the best slide-rulers from the Goodwood hill

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017: the drifters gallery

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