Performance, prestige and classic cars

Our picks of the best performance, prestige and classic cars content from the Editorial Team at Auto Trader.

Coming soon: hot new V8 Land Rover Defender
Supercharged V8 engine gives 525 horsepower boost to the Defender; available in short- and long-wheelbase versions and as a ‘Carpathian Edition’ limited
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Living with a… Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (Months 3&4)
The Volvo XC90 is Auto Trader readers' favourite seven-seat car - we've got one on long-term test to see if it lives up to the hype
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Does the Puma ST reinvent the hot-hatch?
Hot version of Ford’s stylish crossover brings the fun of the already brilliant Fiesta ST for a new family audience – does it work?
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Porsche reveals new 911 GT3
Latest twist on the Porsche 911 is built for the track as well as the road – let Rory talk you through all the details!
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Coming soon: Audi E-Tron GT Quattro and RS E-Tron
Audi’s sleek new high-performance EV is formally unveiled with up to 646 horsepower, 302-mile range and a distinctively stylish and muscular look
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Why the cheapest Taycan might also be the best
New rear-wheel drive Taycan is the most affordable version of Porsche’s stellar electric car – having driven it we think it might be the one to go for
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Jaguar builds ‘new’ C-type racers
The Jaguar C-type was the car to beat in the early 1950s – now you can buy a brand-new one to make your classic racing fantasies real
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CUPRA Formentor SUV (2020 - ) review
Fast, stylish inside and out and packed with the latest tech, the Cupra Formentor is an impressive machine that is both more desirable and better value
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Tesla updates Model S and Model X
New Plaid models offer ‘beyond ludicrous’ acceleration, over 1,000 horsepower and the potential for over 500 miles on a single charge
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Ferrari Roma Coupe (2020 - ) review
The Roma is a relatively affordable car by Ferrari standards but doesn’t disappoint with its style, sense of drama or performance and in no way dilutes
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Mercedes-Benz S Class Saloon (2020 - ) review
Read about the brand-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, this latest generation of the class-leading luxury saloon packed to the rafters with luxury and tech
Expert review
Best coupes 2020
There are many twists on the ‘coupe’ theme but at heart they embody automotive indulgence for those lucky enough not to have practicality as their primary
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Video: is the Audi E-Tron GT a Tesla killer?
Rory crunches the numbers on the new Audi E-Tron GT to see if it’s got what it takes to defeat the might Tesla Model S
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Toyota GR Yaris: 10 reasons why this is a brilliant car
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Aston Martin DBS Volante video review
Rory Reid examines the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante in our latest video review, shot on an iPhone.
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Aston Martin DBX SUV (2019 - ) review
The looks and interior design of Aston Martin’s SUV may be polarising, but everyone agrees the power and handling are second to none
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Coming soon: new VW Golf R
The fast Golf family already includes the iconic GTI, hybrid GTE and diesel GTD – with the arrival of the all-new, 320 horsepower Golf R the line-up is
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Five amazing Bentleys to make you swoon
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Coming soon: Hyundai i20 N
Rally inspired looks and technology power Hyundai’s new i20 N hot hatch as it looks to cash in on the brand's success at the highest levels of motorsp
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McLaren 765LT Track Review
Rory Reid heads to Silverstone to review the all-new McLaren 765LT on track - is this McLaren's best supercar to date?
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