Mini JCW 2025 review – too feisty for its own good
Mini JCW 2025 review – too feisty for its own good
The petrol-powered JCW lives on – for now. But in its latest incarnation, has this supermini survivor become too hardcore?
Updated 2026 Chevrolet Corvette fixes one of the C8’s biggest flaws
Updated 2026 Chevrolet Corvette fixes one of the C8’s biggest flaws
Chevrolet has significantly updated the interior of the Corvette, with a more conventional ergonomic layout and updated tech with a new Performance Ap…
Morgan Supersport 2025 review – Malvern's alternative to a Porsche Cayman GTS
Morgan Supersport 2025 review – Malvern's alternative to a Porsche Cayman GTS
Morgan’s new flagship is its most versatile car yet. Does modernising mean losing the magic?
Assetto Corsa Evo: impressions, car list, tracks and future roadmap
Assetto Corsa Evo: impressions, car list, tracks and future roadmap
The maker of 2014’s Assetto Corsa has launched the next chapter in the popular series, bringing evo’s favourite cars and tracks to the virtual world
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Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014-2020) review – the original hyper hatch now cheaper than any new car on sale today
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014-2020) review – the original hyper hatch now cheaper than any new car on sale today
Electric Porsche Cayman and Boxster spied: 600bhp sports car gears up for launch
Electric Porsche Cayman and Boxster spied: 600bhp sports car gears up for launch
Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition 2025 review – the ultimate reborn classic fast Ford?
Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition 2025 review – the ultimate reborn classic fast Ford?
Best fast family cars 2025 – cars you might not hate to swap your 911 for
Best fast family cars 2025 – cars you might not hate to swap your 911 for
GMA T.50 v McLaren F1 – has the best car in the world been dethroned by its successor?
GMA T.50 v McLaren F1 – has the best car in the world been dethroned by its successor?
Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best
Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best
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Reviews
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet 2025 review – a V8 short of a proper thrill
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet 2025 review – a V8 short of a proper thrill
The dynamic toys Mercedes-AMG has thrown at the CLE 53 Cabriolet have us pining for a proper V8
BMW Z1 (1989 – 1991) review – there's more to BMW's first Z car than its famous gimmick
BMW Z1 (1989 – 1991) review – there's more to BMW's first Z car than its famous gimmick
The car that started a new era of BMW roadsters is best known for its weird and (not so) wonderful doors. But there's more to this quirky modern class…
Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best
Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best
Against the tide of paddleshift dominance, Porsche’s latest Carrera T proudly waves the manual gearbox flag as part of a more engaging and rewarding 9…
Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition 2025 review – the ultimate reborn classic fast Ford?
Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition 2025 review – the ultimate reborn classic fast Ford?
The latest product of Boreham Motorworks’ continued restomod work with the Escort is the 795kg Alan Mann 68 Edition. It’s fabulous.
News
Land Rover’s Defender Dakar D7X-R will be the ultimate ‘stock’ off-roader
Land Rover’s Defender Dakar D7X-R will be the ultimate ‘stock’ off-roader
The Land Rover Defender will take on the world’s most gruelling off-road race in 2026, with the brand becoming Dakar’s official car partner
Electric Porsche Cayman and Boxster spied: 600bhp sports car gears up for launch
Electric Porsche Cayman and Boxster spied: 600bhp sports car gears up for launch
Porsche persists with testing of its electric Cayman and Boxster, with no debut in site as we approach the halfway mark for 2025
Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition is Brad Pitt’s F1 movie company car
Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition is Brad Pitt’s F1 movie company car
Distinctive though it may be, the lasting appeal of these special editions will be contingent on whether the F1 movie is actually any good.
New Porsche 911 by Singer with a little help from Red Bull and Cosworth
New Porsche 911 by Singer with a little help from Red Bull and Cosworth
The latest reimagined Porsche 911 to come out of Singer is a G-series wide-body tribute, using Red Bull and Cosworth knowhow
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In-depth reviews
Porsche 911 (992.2) 2025 review – the 911 for the digital age
Porsche 911 (992.2) 2025 review – the 911 for the digital age
The 992-generation 911 has taken time to reveal its character, but it’s evolved into a sports car with enormous breadth and ability
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014-2020) review – the original hyper hatch now cheaper than any new car on sale today
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014-2020) review – the original hyper hatch now cheaper than any new car on sale today
We were always huge fans of the Mk7 VW Golf R. That its successor has never quite lived up to its high standards has only underlined how good it was
Cupra Born 2025 review – ID.3’s Spanish cousin doesn’t un-dull MEB
Cupra Born 2025 review – ID.3’s Spanish cousin doesn’t un-dull MEB
It looks nicer inside and out and drives a bit better but the Cupra Born doesn’t betray its yawn-worthy MEB underpinning
Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k
Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k
The S550 appeared ten years ago as a more sophisticated kind of Mustang, in right-hand drive and with the job of tempting European sports car buyers.
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Top 10s
Best fast family cars 2025 – cars you might not hate to swap your 911 for
Best fast family cars 2025 – cars you might not hate to swap your 911 for
Having a family? Why stare longingly at your 911 as it’s driven away, when you can enjoy everything from a Defender Octa to an RS6 GT in its place…
Best Italian cars – Italy's greats from Alfa to Zonda
Best Italian cars – Italy's greats from Alfa to Zonda
It’s Italian cars that put journalists at the most risk of summoning nauseating hyperbole and time-worn cliches, for good reason. These are the best
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring
Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring
New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too
Supercars
Used Ferrari F355 (1994 - 1999) review – Modena's ultimate modern classic supercar
Used Ferrari F355 (1994 - 1999) review – Modena's ultimate modern classic supercar
The Ferrari F355 introduced modern-day Ferrari and it’s still a great drive. Few evo 'icons', are more worthy of the name
Ford Mustang GTD is faster around the Nürburgring than the Porsche 918 Spyder
Ford Mustang GTD is faster around the Nürburgring than the Porsche 918 Spyder
Take two for Ford’s race track refugee Mustang sees the GTD shave 5.5sec off its 6min 57 time, for a 6min 52.072 record
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare
What’s Alfa Romeo’s near-£2m hand-built supercar like to drive? We find out, on the Balocco test track
The Ferrari 296 Speciale has arrived, and it could be the most thrilling Ferrari ever
The Ferrari 296 Speciale has arrived, and it could be the most thrilling Ferrari ever
The 296 Speciale is the latest in Ferrari's line of mid-engined road racers, packing 868bhp and LaFerrari-beating pace on track
Hot hatchbacks
Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – which is the best AWD hyper hatch?
Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – which is the best AWD hyper hatch?
We pit the Audi RS3 against the Toyota GR Yaris and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S in a battle of the AWD super hatches. Which comes out on top?
Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses
Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses
We’d hoped the 2015 Focus ST would share a good dose of its little brother’s magic. Sadly, it didn’t
Driving the iconic Renault Sport Clio 172 – car pictures of the week
Driving the iconic Renault Sport Clio 172 – car pictures of the week
In issue 332 of evo, we revisit the brilliant Renault Sport Clio 172 – these are our favourite shots
This Audi RS3 has more power than a £120,000 Porsche 911
This Audi RS3 has more power than a £120,000 Porsche 911
German tuning specialist Abt has given Audi’s RS3 a 911 Carrera GTS-rivalling power figure
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Group tests
GMA T.50 v McLaren F1 – has the best car in the world been dethroned by its successor?
GMA T.50 v McLaren F1 – has the best car in the world been dethroned by its successor?
We test Gordon Murray's hypercar dynasty – the McLaren F1 and the GMA T.50 – head to head to see which comes out on top as the ultimate exotic
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
In issue 333 of evo, seven traction-unlimited titans come together, allowing us to explore the virtues of modern all-wheel-drive systems
BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle
BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle
Lighter and more focused, can the new Porsche 911 beat the more powerful, less expensive BMW M4?
Pagani Huayra Codalunga v Huayra Roadster BC – £10m of hypercar siblings go head-to-head
Pagani Huayra Codalunga v Huayra Roadster BC – £10m of hypercar siblings go head-to-head
We tested two of Pagani’s most spectacular creations side by side in Italy. There can surely be no loser
Features
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
It was a four-door with a Porsche flat-six at the rear – which was exactly what ’60s America didn’t want
Revisiting the McLaren MP4-12C, the birth of McLaren Automotive – car pictures of the week
Revisiting the McLaren MP4-12C, the birth of McLaren Automotive – car pictures of the week
In issue 333 of evo, we revisit genesis for McLaren Automotive – the first production MP4-12C
24 Hours of Lemons – we dive into the endurance race for $500 scrappers
24 Hours of Lemons – we dive into the endurance race for $500 scrappers
$500 wouldn't buy you a door mirror for a Le Mans car. At the 24 Hours of Lemons, it's the budget for your entire race car. We get stuck in
My Life & Cars – Paul Cowland, TV presenter and incorrigible car hoarder
My Life & Cars – Paul Cowland, TV presenter and incorrigible car hoarder
A lifelong passion for all things automotive led Paul Cowland to a presenting career and a wonderfully eclectic car collection
Video
McLaren 750S 2025 review – less weight and more aggression for Woking’s blistering Ferrari 296 GTB fighter
McLaren 750S 2025 review – less weight and more aggression for Woking’s blistering Ferrari 296 GTB fighter
McLaren’s 750S is an evolution of the 720S it replaces, cherrypicking choice parts of the wild 765LT to create a McLaren best-of album on four wheels
Ferrari 296 GTB 2025 review – the car the Lamborghini Temerario has to beat
Ferrari 296 GTB 2025 review – the car the Lamborghini Temerario has to beat
Ferrari’s V6 hybrid supercar has been with us for a couple of years now. It’s still mindblowing, even with a 10,000rpm, 903bhp Lamborghini rival on th…
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota’s GR Yaris was always brilliant but has received a number of key and welcome updates. It’s even better but also, a lot more expensive.
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide
The 991-generation GT3 brought massive changes for the GT3 bloodline as a whole, for better and worse
Opinion
Some rebuild engines and TIG weld for fun – why am I still Googling oil type?
Some rebuild engines and TIG weld for fun – why am I still Googling oil type?
Can he fix it? Chances are, no. Porter laments his lack of mechanical skills
Why I can't stand Cars & Coffee, even as a caffeine addict
Why I can't stand Cars & Coffee, even as a caffeine addict
They’re all the rage, but Cars & Coffee meets aren’t Meaden’s cup of tea
Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name
Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name
It’s time to reassess a perennially underrated hatchback, says Porter
The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing
The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing
It might be all-wheel drive, hybrid and more complex than ever, but the Revuelto proves that this isn’t always a recipe for reduced thrills
Used cars
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a Volkswagen Golf R to a Mercedes-AMG GT
Used BMW M3 CS (E46, 2005 - 2006) review – BMW M's forgotten modern classic
Used BMW M3 CS (E46, 2005 - 2006) review – BMW M's forgotten modern classic
The E46 BMW M3 CS promised much of the CSL's charms, for less money, with the option of a manual gearbox and fewer compromises. It's still an utter to…
Used Audi RS3 (8V, 2015 – 2020), review, specs and buying guide for a hyper hatch bargain
Used Audi RS3 (8V, 2015 – 2020), review, specs and buying guide for a hyper hatch bargain
Briefly the most powerful hatch on the planet the Audi RS3 is a great all-rounder with an astonishingly great engine
Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k
Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k
Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate
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Technology
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Michelin has developed a wet and cold weather tyre for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and it’s brilliant
The European Parliament could try to ban carbonfibre
The European Parliament could try to ban carbonfibre
Carbonfibre has come under attack from European legislators, who are citing the health risks it poses when damaged
Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918
Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918
The V8 could be the most versatile performance car engine configuration, powering everything from Ferrari supercars to Ford pickups. These are our fav…
2030 petrol ban cancelled for low-volume car manufacturers like Ferrari
2030 petrol ban cancelled for low-volume car manufacturers like Ferrari
Pure petrol cars will be allowed to be sold until 2035 by low-volume manufacturers, and hybrids are back on the menu too
Electric cars
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Ferrari will reveal its first all-electric car in October 2025 and it will be called: Elettrica
The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever
The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever
At £135k R5 Turbo 3E had better be a supercar slayer, given it costs the same as a used McLaren 720S or Ferrari 488 GTB
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased – wider, winged EV saloon will be N division’s M3
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased – wider, winged EV saloon will be N division’s M3
The hot Ioniq 6 N saloon will soon join the excellent Ioniq 5 N in Hyundai’s all-electric performance car rebirth, setting a target for the forthcomin…
Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS
Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS
The Elroq is the first in its category to get a performance version – there's no Ford Explorer ST or Kia EV3 GT for it to face down
Dead on Arrival
Lamborghini Cheetah – dead on arrival
Lamborghini Cheetah – dead on arrival
How the Italian supercar maker once put its name to a 4x4 intended for the American military
Maserati Quattroporte II – dead on arrival
Maserati Quattroporte II – dead on arrival
Progress on this Citroën SM-derived four-door stalled when the French firm faltered in the mid-’70s
Lancia Fulvia Coupé – dead on arrival
Lancia Fulvia Coupé – dead on arrival
It could’ve re-ignited a lust for Lancias, but instead this retro two-seater stalled at the concept stage
Panther Solo 1 – dead on arrival
Panther Solo 1 – dead on arrival
This lightweight, mid-engined Brit came achingly close to being an affordable ’80s hero
Trackdays
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
Our Joy of Driving series concludes with a look to the place where there are no speed limits and you can drive your car to its limits – or yours
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2025 review – the ultimate Nürburgring toy
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2025 review – the ultimate Nürburgring toy
Did the 992 GT3 RS need to be made more extreme? Posssibly not. We're glad Manthey Racing has done it, though.
The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 is the fastest manual ever around the Nürburgring
The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 is the fastest manual ever around the Nürburgring
Porsche has set a new record for the 992.2 GT3 around the Nürburgring. It’s the fastest manual ever, and it’s not even close.
McLaren 620R (2018 – 2020) review – McLaren's ultimate road racer made the 600LT look soft
McLaren 620R (2018 – 2020) review – McLaren's ultimate road racer made the 600LT look soft
Based on McLaren’s 570S GT4 race car the new 620R claims to mix race car performance with road car usability.