Performance Car News & Reviews
Performance car news, model launches, market analysis, delivery updates and dealer profiles — UK editorial coverage from the Vertar marketplace.
McLaren 570S Used Prices UK: Why They've Fallen and What to Inspect
McLaren 570S prices have dropped to under £70,000 in the UK — here's why values fell, which faults scare buyers, and how to find a sound example.
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Ferrari Approved Used UK: Is the CPO Premium Worth It?
Ferrari's Power16 warranty and dealer ecosystem promise compelling protection — but here's exactly what you get, and what you give up, versus buying independently.
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BMW M8 Competition vs Bentley Continental GT S: Value or Prestige?
Can the BMW M8 Competition match the Bentley Continental GT S on refinement and grand touring credentials, or is it a performance bargain that hits a ceiling in this rarefied segment?
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Aston Martin Vantage vs Porsche 911 Carrera S UK
Should you buy the Aston Martin Vantage or Porsche 911 Carrera S new in the UK? We compare real-world performance, ownership costs, and driver satisfaction.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Bentley Flying Spur 2026: Which to Buy?
Two dominant ultra-luxury saloons with very different personalities — here's how the Ghost and Flying Spur compare on ride, customisation, and whether the price gap is justified.
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Porsche 918, McLaren P1 or LaFerrari: 2026 Buyers Guide
A ranked comparison of the Holy Trinity hypercars on specs, hybrid technology, rarity, and which makes the strongest case as a used road car in 2026.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Which £330k GT Wins?
The two most compelling V12 grand tourers of 2025–26 go head-to-head on power, driving feel, cabin quality, and which better justifies its six-figure UK price.
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Porsche 911 GT3 vs McLaren 750S: UK Track Day Verdict
For UK track-day buyers choosing between the Porsche 911 GT3 and McLaren 750S, the GT3 Manthey kit reshapes both the performance case and the cost equation.
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Aston Martin DBX707 vs Lamborghini Urus: UK's Best Performance SUV 2026
The DBX707 and Urus go head-to-head on track pace, everyday usability, dealer experience, and five-year costs — here's which performance SUV wins in the UK for 2026.
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Gordon Murray T.50 Road Test: How It Compares to the F1
The Gordon Murray T.50 is in owners' hands in 2026 — its 661hp, fan-assisted V-12 draws direct comparisons to the McLaren F1 and its creator's legacy.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre UK: Is the EV Experiment Paying Off?
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the brand's first all-electric car, but a reversal of the 2030 EV-only pledge raises questions about whether it's finding UK buyers.
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Porsche 911 GT3 Facelift 2026: What's New and UK Prices
The 992.2 GT3 arrives in the UK at £158,200 with engine, chassis and weight updates — what's changed and is it worth trading up from the 992.1?
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Ferrari 12Cilindri UK Debut: V12 GT Spec and Lineup Position
The Ferrari 12Cilindri makes its UK dynamic debut at Goodwood, continuing a front-engined V12 GT lineage that stretches back to the 1950s.
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Bugatti Tourbillon UK Price, Specs and What It Means for the Brand
The £3.2 million Bugatti Tourbillon swaps the Chiron's legendary W16 for a screaming V16 hybrid — here's what that shift tells us about where Bugatti is heading.
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McLaren W1 UK Allocation 2026: Price, Who Got One, and the Used Market
McLaren's W1 hypercar is limited to just 399 examples worldwide, costs around £2 million, and every allocation was claimed before the car entered production — here's what we know about how those slots were distributed.
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Supercar PCP Mileage Limits: The Penalty Costs Most Buyers Miss
Excess mileage charges on supercar PCP finance agreements can reach five figures — and one viral case study shows exactly how quickly the bill compounds when buyers underestimate their annual usage.
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Lamborghini Urus vs Range Rover Sport: UK Depreciation Compared
Which performance SUV costs less to own over four years? UK resale data for the Range Rover Sport reveals strong residuals — here's what buyers need to know before choosing.
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McLaren vs Ferrari Resale Values: Which Brand Depreciates Less?
Comparing McLaren and Ferrari depreciation across the UK used market — Ferrari's residuals hold up significantly better, with McLaren losing up to 25% within three years.
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UK Supercar Ownership Costs in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Show
Supercar ownership costs in the UK are rising sharply — average pre-owned prices hit £127,000 in 2025, yet most buyers earn less than £150,000. Here's what the data reveals about the real economics of owning one.
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Most Stolen Cars UK 2025: Which Models Thieves Target Most
DVLA data and Tracker recovery figures reveal the vehicles most at risk from theft in 2025, with 90,000 reported stolen across England and Wales.
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