Usually, it’s bulls that are driven through the streets of Pamplona, but we tried it with a big cat instead: the new 495HP Jaguar F-Type V8 S...   lire >>

When it comes to modern supercars, one turbo is no longer enough. We dropped the roof of the new McLaren 12C Spider to enjoy the twin-turbo V8 engine note to the full – with the Black Forest as our sounding board...   lire >>

Building on the success of the radically revised DB9, now it’s the four-door fastback Rapide’s turn to receive a raft of engineering and styling improvements which make it faster, more responsive and better looking than ever...   lire >>

As it happens, we won’t be allowed to get properly behind the wheel of the new Jaguar F-type until April, but we weren’t about to turn down the opportunity to take a quick ride when Jaguar momentarily turned a blind eye at Geneva. So, here is a first-hand account of sorts...   lire >>

Based on an earlier requirement from a South African game reserve for a near-silent vehicle in which to approach easily disturbed wildlife, the experimental all-electric Defender revealed other talents when we gave it a quick test-drive in Geneva...   lire >>

At the Geneva Motor Show, Carrozzeria Touring will resurrect the legendary Disco Volante – and the famous coachbuilder exclusively allowed Classic Driver to commandeer the ‘UFO from Arese’ a week before its maiden flight...   lire >>

Portuguese back roads. Mountain passes and corkscrewing curves. A rainy racetrack alongside Walter Röhrl. Full throttle in the new Cayman: I’m in love...   lire >>

For the very first time, big-engined Audi ‘RS’ models are facing some competition. Thanks to AMG’s 4Matic S version of the E63, Mercedes can at last compete not only on a ‘level playing field’, but up hills and along winding wet roads, too. We’ve just driven it...   lire >>

A tropical storm on Ocean Drive: the new Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is perfectly suited to Miami, with its speedboats, alligators and neon night clubs – and can achieve a speed of 350km/h (217mph) without a roof. This is a journey into the eye of the hurricane...   lire >>

So THIS is what it’s like to drive at Le Mans? Well, sort of. The XJR-15 is that strange combination of completely mad performance coupled with everyday niceties such as air-con and an indicator stalk. Fast? Yes. Suitable for driving on the public road? Why not… we just have...   lire >>

There’s no doubting the fact that, in snowy conditions, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a good choice. But when the conditions get slippery, can you still have as much fun with a 4wd car as you can with the standard Carrera S? We went to the Col de la Croix deep in the Swiss Alps to find out...   lire >>

Winter holidays in the Swiss Alps: whether it’s for the skiing, riding the Cresta Run or partying, a trip to St Moritz is always memorable. We took Bentley’s latest convertible for a drive through the famous passes of the Engadin...   lire >>

As is appropriate at year’s end, Jaguar had arranged a bit of a family get-together. A snowy Goodwood would have been more seasonal — but we had to make do with torrential rain. Did we mind? Not for a minute...   lire >>

Who says you can’t have fun with the roof down in December? A warm coat and a set of Pirelli Sottozero winter tyres is all it takes to enjoy 510bhp and some wintry Cotswold sunshine in Aston Martin’s latest limited-edition roadster...   lire >>

Until now, those looking for a touch of ‘new Jaguar’ luxury combined with all-wheel-drive tractability have been guided towards the offerings of sister brand Range Rover. But now Jaguar has revealed the XJ AWD, and Classic Driver has been in -25 degree Canada to fully evaluate it...   lire >>

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept was launched at this year’s Paris Show. A few weeks on, we have taken the prototype for a drive in Los Angeles to see what it contributes to Porsche’s model line-up...   lire >>

An additional 30bhp, a reduction in weight of 30kg – those are the bare figures that give Ferrari’s latest California its ‘30’ suffix. But, statistics apart, how does driving the new car hood-down in late autumn measure up?...   lire >>

Black, wide and brutal-looking: few cars look as menacing as this, the latest BMW M6. It’s almost bad enough to make you forget your good manners – and we’ve just taken it for a run in the Alps...   lire >>

German estates might be assessed in terms of litres of luggage space – but in the case of their premium British equivalents, such as the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, different standards apply. Approximately how many boxes of Tullibardine whisky can you fit in one car? Mathias Paulokat heads to Scotland to find out...   lire >>

Travelling in near silence at 120km/h, I looked across at my driving companion. “The indicator’s tick is a little loud,” I opined. “Perhaps,” he replied, “but there must be something else wrong with it, surely?” Can the all-new Range Rover really be THAT good?...   lire >>

Just in time for the onset of autumn, a new generation of the four-wheel-drive 911 has arrived. Available in two flavours – Carrera 4 and the more potent Carrera 4S – the all-season sports car inherits the traditional design flourishes of its bloodline. But what’s it like on the road...?   lire >>

John Simister is blown away by quite possibly “the most thrilling, most capable, most supernaturally stunning road car I have ever driven”. Here’s why…   lire >>

While the timeless lines might seem familiar, its chassis and drivetrain have been so heavily revised and replaced that it genuinely is a ‘new’ DB9 – and the best V12 Aston Martin I’ve yet driven. By quite a long way…   lire >>

Breathing in 4,000 litres of air every second, and capable of powering a house with the energy generated by its massive carbon brakes, the ‘Speed’ version of the new Conti GT has many unexpected qualities...   lire >>

Vanquish. Isn't that where today's Aston Martin company began? asks John Simister. It is, and it's also where the old company ended; but there was a bit of an overlap...   lire >>

Going ‘fast’ isn't that big a deal. But adding a 740HP V12 to a small, two-seat GT brings new meaning to the word – as we found out after a day in the F12berlinetta in the hills around Maranello...   lire >>

For Porsche purists, the 924 is a red rag to a bull. The engine is water-cooled and it’s at the wrong end of the car. The model was never taken as seriously as it should have been, but no one who has driven the 924 Carrera GT hard, on a closed mountain road, could be anything but enthusiastic, says J. Philip Rathgen...   lire >>

This car is all about speed: massive, easily maintainable top speed, giving it an edge on 1950s road races such as the Carrera Panamericana or the Mille Miglia. It’s a leading entry at RM Auctions’ 2012 Monterey sale – and we’ve just driven it...   lire >>

Ferrari California: Driven to Le Mans

Following in the footsteps of Messrs Grossman and Tavano in 1959, I, too, drove a Ferrari California at Le Mans. My car, though, for the journey to the famous track and the daily commute twixt hotel and circuit, was the latest stop-start luxury convertible from Maranello...   lire >>

Driven: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Simon de Burton explains why he’s glad his mother never got her hands on Bugatti’s latest creation, as he puts his foot to the floor in the world’s fastest convertible.   lire >>

Driven: Tesla Model S

In California, the first eight examples of the Tesla Model S have been delivered to their fortunate new owners. We take a trip in the electric saloon that has turned the automotive world on its head...   lire >>

Driven: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition

Now nearly five years old, Aston’s flagship DBS has received the updated Garmin sat-nav of the Virage and, for those looking for something extra, the Carbon Edition is available in two new colour variations. Brightening up the Warwickshire countryside, we’ve just driven a Flame Orange one...   lire >>