Aston Martin DB11 (2016 - 2023) review – Aston’s last mainstream V12 for Cayman money
Aston Martin DB11 (2016 - 2023) review – Aston’s last mainstream V12 for Cayman money
Aston’s almost forgotten V12-engined GT was flawed on its introduction but looks like great value for what they’re worth today
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch
The Mk4 Focus ST went out as an imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal and impressive capability if you don’t mind some rough edges
Audi S3 review – the RS3’s deputy is now a worthy hot hatch
Audi S3 review – the RS3’s deputy is now a worthy hot hatch
A few choice upgrades have bestowed the latest Audi S3 with something it’s not really had in its 26 years – actual driver appeal
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Fast Fleet test – living with the 513bhp SUV
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Fast Fleet test – living with the 513bhp SUV
Six years after we fell for the original Stelvio Quadrifoglio, can this updated version improve upon its predecessor’s thrilling performance and disti…
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ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Best Aston Martins – from brutes in suits to howling hypercars
Best Aston Martins – from brutes in suits to howling hypercars
The Audi RS6 saloon is making a return to fight BMW's M5
The Audi RS6 saloon is making a return to fight BMW's M5
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
Gordon Murray Group CEO steps down
Gordon Murray Group CEO steps down
Reviews
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo review – a worthy Aston Martin DB12 Volante alternative?
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo review – a worthy Aston Martin DB12 Volante alternative?
While not as sharp as some of its rivals, the drop-top GranCabrio strikes a pleasing balance, retaining the outstanding GT abilities of the hardtop
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
The Cupra Leon estate is the slept-on AWD cousin to the Golf R and S3, utilising the much-lauded torque-splitter differential
Audi SQ5 review – a quietly competent but uninvolving performance SUV
Audi SQ5 review – a quietly competent but uninvolving performance SUV
The Audi SQ5’s 362bhp V6 makes it a strong performer, but it lacks the sparkle of the best offerings in this competitive segment
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
Leicestershire tuning firm ZeroNine has given the last-of-the-line Focus ST a new lease of life with a series of performance upgrades – and Ferrari 59…
News
Gordon Murray Group CEO steps down
Gordon Murray Group CEO steps down
Phil Lee, the CEO of the company that builds the T.50, leaves the British hypercar specialist after three years in charge
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports is slower than before, but we don’t mind
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports is slower than before, but we don’t mind
Bentley has revived the Supersports name for 2026, but this time, it’s taken an entirely different approach to the hardcore GT
Signs of life for TVR – could latest merger save the ‘new’ Griffith?
Signs of life for TVR – could latest merger save the ‘new’ Griffith?
Charge Holdings is bringing TVR into the fold and wants to deliver the new Griffith, before exploring electrified platforms in the future
In-depth reviews
Used Lamborghini Huracán (2014-2024) review – last-of-the-line V10 Lambo is one of the very best
Used Lamborghini Huracán (2014-2024) review – last-of-the-line V10 Lambo is one of the very best
Exciting, exotic and eccentric, the Huracán is an all-time great supercar in its final forms – and early examples can be had for new 911 Carrera money…
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi’s S1 was the product of an era of hunger for hot hatches and a fine addition to the roster it was too
Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer
Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001 - 2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550
Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001 - 2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550
One of the most significant of all Astons, the Mk1 Vanquish remains a brilliantly enjoyable driver’s car and an affordable one too
Top 10s
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – fun fast and practical performance cars
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – fun fast and practical performance cars
Contracted though the hot hatch market may be, there are still some great models out there, from the electric Alpine A290 to the five-cylinder Audi RS…
Best Aston Martins – from brutes in suits to howling hypercars
Best Aston Martins – from brutes in suits to howling hypercars
Aston Martins often trade heavily on emotion, but there are a few that are revered by the evo team that are as beautiful to drive as they are to look …
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
With Summer in the rear view and Autumn in full swing, now’s the best time to buy a used sports car
Best fast Fords of all time – from the GT supercar to the Fiesta ST
Best fast Fords of all time – from the GT supercar to the Fiesta ST
Ford has produced some of our favourite driving machines over its extensive history, these are the best fast Fords from the ages
Supercars
Why AI excites Lamborghini’s design boss: ‘Who is not mastering it will be left behind’
Why AI excites Lamborghini’s design boss: ‘Who is not mastering it will be left behind’
Artificial intelligence is a swear word for many creatives. For Mitja Borkert, head of Lamborghini Centro Stile, it’s one of the most exciting new too…
Best Lamborghinis – the finest Ferrari fighters from Sant’Agata
Best Lamborghinis – the finest Ferrari fighters from Sant’Agata
You can’t ignore a Lamborghini, and many of Sant'Agata’s creations have hit the right note with evo testers over the years. We run down the very best
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
The 911 Turbo S despite its newfound electrification, is as it always was: a well-rounded supercar slayer
Honda NSX restomod on the way with race engineering and Pininfarina style
Honda NSX restomod on the way with race engineering and Pininfarina style
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport will enhance the NSX with a sympathetic touch, to modernise Japan’s ’90s supercar
Hot hatchbacks
BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
BMW's M135 v Mercedes-AMG's A35 – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo, we test the Mercedes-AMG A35 against BMW’s M135 in its most hardcore guise – these are our favourite images from Aston Par…
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf GTI Edition 50 fighter
The most hardcore Leon since the Sub8 of a decade ago comes with removable rear seats
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
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
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
Group tests
Audi Quattro, RS2 and RS3: five-cylinder icons head-to-head
Audi Quattro, RS2 and RS3: five-cylinder icons head-to-head
Audi’s five-cylinder engine is a legend nearing its end. We take a journey through its history, from the original Quattro to the celebrated RS2 and th…
Aston Martin DB12 Volante v Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo – open-top GTs go head-to-head
Aston Martin DB12 Volante v Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo – open-top GTs go head-to-head
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo or Aston Martin DB12 Volante? Two powerful and charismatic convertibles, but which is best? A cross-country drive to t…
Who makes the best V12 supercar? Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin go head-to-head
Who makes the best V12 supercar? Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin go head-to-head
Three magnificent V12-engined supercars, hybrid-powered Lamborghini Revuelto, twin-turbocharged Aston Martin Vanquish and pure naturally aspirated Fer…
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Aston Martin’s brand new Vantage Roadster takes on Ferrari’s acclaimed Roma Spider: British muscle versus Italian flair, but which will prevail?
Features
Driving the Aston Martin F1 Safety Car – car pictures of the week
Driving the Aston Martin F1 Safety Car – car pictures of the week
In this week's car pictures, we look at the highlights from our time with one of the most videoed cars in the world – the Aston Martin Vantage F1 safe…
Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
When Tjeerd Buijinck isn’t developing and signing off new tyres, he tends to his eclectic car collection, which includes a number of British classics
evo Christmas essentials gift guide
evo Christmas essentials gift guide
Discover evo’s ultimate Christmas gift guide, packed with the best presents for car enthusiasts, from detailing kits and dash cams to exclusive experi…
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Looking to fit new tyres to your performance car soon? Let the latest edition of the annual evo tyre test help you make the right choice
Video
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
With all its extreme upgrades, exactly how much faster is a Manthey GT3 RS than the standard model? We find out around Anglesey circuit
evo Leaderboard lap times – the world's fastest cars tested on track 
evo Leaderboard lap times – the world's fastest cars tested on track
This is our official evo Leaderboard, ranking the fastest lap times from Anglesey Circuit, Bedford Autodrome and Blyton Park
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. We reunite the team that made it a reality, which includes our very own co-founder and edit…
Ferrari F80 2025 review – hybrid V6 hypercar is a worthy successor to the LaFerrari
Ferrari F80 2025 review – hybrid V6 hypercar is a worthy successor to the LaFerrari
The near-1200bhp F80 is a bold leap into the future, but does it deliver the seductive driving experience we expect of a Maranello special?
Opinion
Why being a car bore is far more fun than you'd ever imagine
Why being a car bore is far more fun than you'd ever imagine
Porter confesses to being a man brought to life by the boring
How we used to test cars: stopwatches, silver rolls and sheer nerve
How we used to test cars: stopwatches, silver rolls and sheer nerve
The lost arts of capturing performance data have got Meaden feeling nostalgic
The best eras for performance cars ranked: which decade came out on top for thrills?
The best eras for performance cars ranked: which decade came out on top for thrills?
We've taken a cross section of every decade of performance cars and the verdict is in. It might surprise you.
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
After reflecting on our evo Eras tests looking at performance cars of the past, our minds turn to wonder about what's to come
Used cars
Four brilliant used V8 Jaguars for the price of a new Volkswagen Golf
Four brilliant used V8 Jaguars for the price of a new Volkswagen Golf
Jaguar’s next era looms with the all-electric Type 00, but these used supercharged V8 icons are hard to ignore in a soulless EV world
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 Ford Focus RS to a Mercedes-AMG C63
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Fast fun cars that won’t break the bank, to buy or when it comes time to sell
Used Porsche 911 (991, 2011 - 2018) review – should you buy the unloved 911?
Used Porsche 911 (991, 2011 - 2018) review – should you buy the unloved 911?
For better or worse, the 991 was a huge moment of change for the Porsche 911, as it passed the half-century mark. We look back at the black sheep of t…
Technology
New Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo – our 2025 tyre test champion just got better
New Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo – our 2025 tyre test champion just got better
Bridgestone’s latest high-performance tyre pairs increased performance with efficiency, and is rated for use on EVs as well as supercars
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Want to fit the very best tyres to your performance car? We gather the best of the 19-inch models to find out which comes out on top
Apple CarPlay Ultra – 'not bad but a bit pointless'
Apple CarPlay Ultra – 'not bad but a bit pointless'
Want to make your car’s controls less intuitive to use? Apple has the solution for you.
Porsche Wireless Charging – sci-fi tech made real for the next Cayenne
Porsche Wireless Charging – sci-fi tech made real for the next Cayenne
The new inductive charging system will be available initially for the new all-electric Porsche Cayenne, due for reveal later this year
Electric cars
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3
The reborn CLA arrives first as an EV with hybrids to follow. They might not be worth the wait…
Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up
Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up
Development of Longbow’s sub-1000kg electric sports car is moving at pace, as are sales with the first year of production sold out
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – proof that electric cars can be fun, not just fast
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – proof that electric cars can be fun, not just fast
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is a fascinating take on the electric performance car, with some of the most complex electronics you’ll find on a series-productio…
Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless
Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless
The Taycan GTS is superb in both saloon and Sport Turismo forms – it's the driver's choice for EVs right now
Podcast
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
Dickie Meaden gathers together Richard Rackham, Julian Thomson and Matt Becker to discuss the genesis of one of the most important sports cars of the …
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
evo Car of the Year 2024: Video, contenders and podcast
evo Car of the Year 2024: Video, contenders and podcast
Nine of the best performance cars of last year gather together for the year's biggest test: evo Car of Year 2024.
Dead on Arrival
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Sometimes cars make it all the way to production possibility before being snuffed out at the last minute. Here are 44 of the most memorable
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
The ultimate 'dead on arrival' supercar is the Cerbera Speed 12, a car even TVR was too afraid to put in public hands
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
It's unimaginable now but here was a Jaguar concept that absolutely everyone loved... and mourned when it didn't make production
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
Trackdays
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 cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
Best cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
We pick the most affordable routes to big circuit driving fun with our best cheap track day cars
evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking details
evo's 2025 Trackdays are underway, book your place today and you could win exclusive evo Jordan Bespoke luggage
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