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Performance, prestige and classic cars

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

Attainable cars with supercar-style thrills that you can lease
If you want a hint of supercar but without the sky-high costs, here are five amazing and obtainable alternatives
Best of2 years ago
Living with a… BMW M2 (Month 2)
Brutal in both looks and performance we hang on tight as we try living with BMW’s latest M2
Long-term review2 years ago
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (2024 - ) review
4.5
Even with some new updates the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio might not be the freshest sporting saloon on the block but it’s still one of the best
Expert review2 years ago
BMW M2 Coupe (2022 - 2024) review
4.5
Thuggish looks with performance and handling to match will delight BMW traditionalists, the M2 offering M4 thrills for less money
Expert review2 years ago
Alpine A110 R (2023 - ) review
3.5
A110 R celebrates brand’s participation in F1 and Le Mans with extra carbon and improved performance – but at what cost?
Expert review2 years ago
Bentley Batur (2023 - ) review
4.5
With its £2m pricetag and very purple paint (other colours are available) the Bentley Batur is a spectacular farewell to the brand’s internal...
Expert review2 years ago
Video: Lamborghini Revuelto
Lamborghini’s next generation of supercar is a plug-in hybrid … with attitude
News2 years ago
Video: Farewell to the F-Type
Rory Reid reviews the Jaguar F-Type R 75, the final edition of the legendary F-Type.
News3 years ago
Mercedes AMG GT Video Review
Alex gets face to face with the new, 2024 AMG GT - AMG's new flagship coupe. Will its big V8, huge power, and mad acceleration take the GT to new...
News3 years ago
Coming soon: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
SUV offshoot of tech-heavy EQS adds brings further choice to Mercedes’ impressively luxurious all-electric line-up
News4 years ago
Video: Audi RS4 Avant - the last hurrah
Audi responds to the M3 Touring with this limited edition RS4 Avant Competition – is it enough to take the fight to BMW?
News3 years ago
Video: Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato unleashed
Lamborghini’s last hurrah for the Huracan veers off into unexpected territory, and is all the better for it
News3 years ago
Video: Audi RS6 Performance
Audi’s most powerful petrol car has room for the whole family, including your dog!
News3 years ago
Mercedes-Benz SL Class (2022 - ) review
4.5
The latest in a long line of Mercedes SLs is sportier and more advanced than ever, a new four-cylinder option an intriguing twist on the formula
Expert review3 years ago
Aston Martin DB12 (2023 - ) review
4.5
Sitting somewhere between traditional GT comfort and supercar excitement, Aston Martin’s DB12 nails its ‘super tourer’ brief in style
Expert review3 years ago
Coming soon: BMW M5 Touring
BMW confirms next M5 will be hybrid powered and, after success of M3 Touring, include an estate version as well
News3 years ago
Video: BMW i5
An all-new BMW 5 Series is coming, the all-electric i5 version perhaps the most interesting – here’s Alex Legouix to talk you round it
News3 years ago
Video: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Corvette's latest Stingray has already impressed, so just how good can this Z06 version be? Rory takes to the track to find out
News3 years ago
Audi R8 Coupe (2019 - ) review
4.5
Audi’s thunderous mid-engined supercar may be on borrowed time but remains a credible – and soulful – Porsche 911 rival
Expert review3 years ago
Video: Porsche 911 GT3 vs BMW M4 CSL track battle
Two German heavyweights battle it out for track honours but which is best – the Porsche 911 GT3 or the BMW M4 CSL?
News3 years ago