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2016 Ford Focus RS
Performance COTY

Ford Focus RS: 2017 Performance Car of the Year #3

Blue Oval builds a truly category-redefining hot hatch

Ferrari 488 GTB
Performance COTY

Ferrari 488 GTB: 2017 Performance Car of the Year #2

Jaws drop, eyes open and minds boggle at the foregone conclusion that wasn’t

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Performance COTY

Porsche 911 Turbo S: 2017 Performance Car of the Year Winner

The fastest car in PCOTY history has topped the strongest field ever. Behold, the 2017 Performance Car of the Year

Porsche 911 Turbo S wins PCOTY 2017
Performance COTY

Porsche 911 Turbo S wins PCOTY 2017

Another trophy for the bulging Stuttgart cabinet

2017 PCOTY: Meet the Judges
Performance COTY

2017 PCOTY: Meet the Judges

These five will decide the best performance car of the year

2017 PCOTY: The Judging process
Performance COTY

2017 PCOTY: The Judging process

We've changed the scoring. Here's how

2017 Performance Car Of The Year contenders
Performance COTY

2017 Performance Car Of The Year contenders

Behold, the greatest PCOTY field ever

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: The Verdict
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: The Verdict

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Wet Braking
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Wet Braking

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Wet Motorkhana
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Wet Motorkhana

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Figure Eight
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Figure Eight

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Dry Braking
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Dry Braking

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Slalom
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015: Slalom

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015
Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2015

Our ultimate grip test again proves that while they may look the same, the levels at which these rings of sticky stuff perform are vastly different

Hot Tuner 2016: Behind The Scenes
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016: Behind The Scenes

Fickle mistress that she is, Mother Nature rained on the Hot Tuner 2016 parade

Hot Tuner 2016: Best Bang For Your Bucks
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016: Best Bang For Your Bucks

What about best bang for buck?

Hi-Torque Nissan GT-R
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 1st place: Hi-Torque Nissan GT-R

The turbo-spool noise you get when you tickle the throttle is manic, evil and lovely

Harding Performance VW Golf R
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 2nd place: Harding Performance VW Golf R

It felt like there were two engines, such was the mid-range oomph from just two litres

Herrod Performance Ford Mustang
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 3rd place: Herrod Performance Ford Mustang

The Herrod package really does move the Ford Mustang into another league

BWA Auto Volkswagen Golf R
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 4th place: BWA Auto VW Golf R

The BWA Golf R manages 11sec quarters in perfect comfort and with perfect manners

Hennessey Streetfighter Ford Mustang
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 5th place: Hennessey Streetfighter Ford Mustang

It’s difficult to convey the sheer amount of top-end rush these modern, blown V8s have

VCM Performance Mercedes-AMG C63
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 6th place: VCM Performance Mercedes-AMG C63

The VCM Performance boys have built a grand tourer with manners, grace and pace

Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 7th place: Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator

Make no mistake, the Hi-Torque Senator is much more than a straight-line warrior

Harding Performance Audi S1
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 8th place: Harding Performance Audi S1

Despite driving up the equivalent of a flooded river, the S1 felt predictable