Renault's go-faster division enjoyed a great 2024, for it delivered a total of 4,585 vehicles or 5.9 percent more than in the previous year ...

Such skeletal mass seems nothing short of miraculous, but Alpine has pushed things even further with the new track-focused A110 R, trimming that figure down to 1082kg in the pursuit of performance.

which was 23.6 seconds faster than a GT4 with another 80hp. So when Alpine CEO Philippe Kreif talks of a “supercar with the weight of an Alpine”, it’s not merely hyperbole. An exact lap time ...

The engine is potent – 454bhp and 406lb ft make mincemeat of the Alpine and monster the GT4 – and the manual gearbox brings a pleasing sense of connection. But trying to put a decent run of ...

this achievement positions the Ultime alongside heavyweight rivals like the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, which saw similar time gains with a much larger power boost. Alpine has spared no effort in ...