Best GT cars 2026 – the ultimate mile-munching machines
Best GT cars 2026 – the ultimate mile-munching machines
The best GTs combine the opulence and comfort of a luxury saloon with the style, performance and sense of occasion of a supercar – these are evo’s fav…
The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different
The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different
What was the Lexus Sport Concept is now the LFA, and now we know what will power it
Hydrogen could be the future of supercars, and Bosch has built a Maserati-engined prototype to prove it
Hydrogen could be the future of supercars, and Bosch has built a Maserati-engined prototype to prove it
Bosch targets Le Mans with hydrogen-fuelled Maserati-engined race car
Used Nissan 350Z (2003-2009) review – a Japanese muscle car for less than £10k
Used Nissan 350Z (2003-2009) review – a Japanese muscle car for less than £10k
The 350Z was both a nod to the classic 240Z and a thoroughly modern coupe. Today it’s an icon in its own right, but does the drive live up to the memo…
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Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N
Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N
Alpine CEO’s plans for a lightweight supercar and a hypercar
Alpine CEO’s plans for a lightweight supercar and a hypercar
Lotus Esprit restomod revealed – meet the £500k carbonfibre Encor S1
Lotus Esprit restomod revealed – meet the £500k carbonfibre Encor S1
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
How a sub-200bhp runabout exposes the problem with today’s performance cars
How a sub-200bhp runabout exposes the problem with today’s performance cars
Reviews
Jaguar F-Pace SVR long term test – living with one of the last V8 Jags
Jaguar F-Pace SVR long term test – living with one of the last V8 Jags
Big miles, very big speeds and unexpected economy are all in a day and a half’s work for our long-term F-Pace SVR test car
Alpine A390 review – French Porsche Macan EV rival compels and confuses
Alpine A390 review – French Porsche Macan EV rival compels and confuses
Alpine's applied its engineering nous to create an EV SUV with real driving appeal
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – McLaren Artura performance with four seats
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – McLaren Artura performance with four seats
The 911 Turbo S despite its newfound electrification, is as it always was: a well-rounded supercar slayer
Audi S8 Fast Fleet test – living with Ingolstadt's 563bhp flagship saloon
Audi S8 Fast Fleet test – living with Ingolstadt's 563bhp flagship saloon
The evo Fast Fleet Audi S8 proves it's got the handling chops to match its Ronin-fuelled reputation
News
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
Toyota has revealed its highly anticipated flagship V8 super GT, and we’ve spoken to the team behind its creation in Japan
The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'
The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'
Not only has Toyota launched a new flagship supercar developed from the ground-up, it’s given us a fully fledged GT3 alternative to go with it
Alpine CEO’s plans for a lightweight supercar and a hypercar
Alpine CEO’s plans for a lightweight supercar and a hypercar
Alpine Special Projects launched with the A110 Ultime, but a Ferrari Dino-inspired lightweight supercar is Philippe Krief's dream project
Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet goes testing – open-top SUV due in 2026
Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet goes testing – open-top SUV due in 2026
The top’s finally coming off the second-generation Mercedes G-Class as the German firm teases a new cabriolet
In-depth reviews
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) review – the best road and track car money can buy
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) review – the best road and track car money can buy
Porsche’s most extreme GT3 RS yet is also one of the most captivating. As a do-it-all road and track car, nothing can match it
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
Top 10s
Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for daily driving thrills
Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for daily driving thrills
A family car doesn’t need to be dull – some of our favourite performance models deliver the thrills of a purpose-built sports car
Best supercars 2025 – our favourite show-stopping driving machines
Best supercars 2025 – our favourite show-stopping driving machines
Want to go fast and make a statement whilst doing so? These are the best supercars of 2025
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
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…
Supercars
Pininfarina's redesigned Honda NSX name and design revealed – meet the 'Tensei'
Pininfarina's redesigned Honda NSX name and design revealed – meet the 'Tensei'
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport are working on a restomod of the iconic Honda NSX for those bored of backdated Porsche 911s
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
The McLaren GT returns with a new name and more power, promising grand touring credentials in a supercar package
Lamborghini Huracán STO (2021 - 2023) review – the ultimate hardcore Huracán
Lamborghini Huracán STO (2021 - 2023) review – the ultimate hardcore Huracán
Lamborghini’s V10 went out with a bang with the ultimate Huracán racer for the road
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…
Hot hatchbacks
Fiat Panda 100HP Fast Fleet test – living with a £2000 pocket rocket
Fiat Panda 100HP Fast Fleet test – living with a £2000 pocket rocket
A replacement wheel bearing, new tyres and a nail-biting heater repair make for a happier HP
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
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
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…
Group tests
Lotus Emira Turbo SE v Alpine A110 GTS – two of the last surviving mid-engined sports cars
Lotus Emira Turbo SE v Alpine A110 GTS – two of the last surviving mid-engined sports cars
The Lotus Emira and Alpine A110 are sports car heroes with uncertain futures. Which should you enjoy while you can?
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…
Features
Buying a used supercar? Read this guide first
Buying a used supercar? Read this guide first
Thinking of buying a used supercar? Some have hidden histories. Our guide helps you identify any damage before it's too late.
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
One of the most filmed road cars in the world is the F1 safety car, James Taylor drives the Aston Martin Vantage that currently leaded the F1 grid
Engineer Chris Porritt on working with Elon Musk, Apple cars, Aston Martin and a life in cars
Engineer Chris Porritt on working with Elon Musk, Apple cars, Aston Martin and a life in cars
From Land Rovers and Astons to the rejuvenated Bizzarrini – via Tesla and Apple – accomplished automotive engineer Chris Porritt hasn’t quite managed …
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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
Magazine group tests are great, but the best bit is usually the drive home
Magazine group tests are great, but the best bit is usually the drive home
Group tests are an evo staple, but the real magic happens after the test, says Richard Meaden
How a sub-200bhp runabout exposes the problem with today’s performance cars
How a sub-200bhp runabout exposes the problem with today’s performance cars
A shortage of long-term test cars flags up a wider problem, says Meaden
Everyone loves the idea of a GT car, so why does nobody buy them?
Everyone loves the idea of a GT car, so why does nobody buy them?
We all love a great GT, says Jethro. Trouble is, no-one wants to buy them
The Ford Focus is dead: how the VW Golf rival redefined everyday driving
The Ford Focus is dead: how the VW Golf rival redefined everyday driving
After almost three decades on sale, production of the Ford Focus has come to an end. Here’s why that matters more than you might think
Used cars
Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
Japanese icons don’t have to be expensive. These five-star stunners can be yours for under £40k
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
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
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
Technology
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars
Airless tyre technology developed by the likes of Goodyear, Michelin and Bridgestone could see use in autonomous vehicles and public transport in the …
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 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
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
Electric cars
Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N
Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N
New state-of-the-art test facilities in Germany will speed development of Hyundai's Europe-specific models
The 641bhp Genesis GV60 Magma is a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N with a twist
The 641bhp Genesis GV60 Magma is a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N with a twist
Genesis is embarking on a new 'luxury high performance' chapter, and is kicking it off with the 164mph GV60 Magma
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia’s EV6 GT has inherited the powertrain from the Ioniq 5 N, and the results are as compelling as you might expect
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
The Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as some alternatives
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