BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): review, history and buying guide
BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): review, history and buying guide
The E46 M3 was BMW M division’s most celebrated model at its zenith. Here's why it's one of our top 25 cars of the past 25 years
11 Mar 2024
Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs
Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs
The 987 Porsche Cayman is the obvious choice in 2024 as a used buy, and for many very good reasons...
5 Mar 2024
Why the Honda NSX-R is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
Why the Honda NSX-R is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name some of the most significant driver's cars to be launched in the last 25 years. Jethro Bovingdon presents his cas…
22 Jan 2024
Honda S2000 – the car world's greatest misses
Honda S2000 – the car world's greatest misses
Our anniversary issue focussed on cars that categorically nailed their briefs. But what about those that totally missed their marks? Jethro Bovingdon …
14 Dec 2023
Driving a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo on a frozen lake
Driving a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo on a frozen lake
Some of the world’s greatest race circuits recreated on a frozen lake – that’s the unique proposition of the Lapland Ice Driving experience. Throw in …
29 Nov 2023
BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4 Competition – hardcore estates go head-to-head
BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4 Competition – hardcore estates go head-to-head
BMW has set a new benchmark for fast estates with the M3 Competition Touring, but Audi is fighting back with the RS4 Avant Competition, which brings a…
11 Nov 2023
‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’
‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’
The world is embracing the pariah Porsche, and about time, says Jethro
6 Jun 2023
‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’
‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’
His first UK speeding ticket has prompted Jethro to embrace driving slowly
16 May 2023
Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven
Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven
Re-engineering a 996 Carrera with a 991 engine and a chassis to match made no financial sense whatsoever, and Jethro Bovingdon couldn’t be happier
8 May 2023
New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates
New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates
Can the BMW M3 Touring out-muscle the indomitable Audi RS6? Jethro Bovingdon finds out...
6 May 2023
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing
After a gap of 50 years, Ferrari has returned to the endurance racing fray – and is straight on the pace
29 Apr 2023
‘Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.’
‘Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.’
Who builds the most reliable cars? Jethro’s suggestion might surprise you
25 Apr 2023
Audi RS Q e-tron – hybrid Dakar racer driven
Audi RS Q e-tron – hybrid Dakar racer driven
Audi’s monster Dakar desert racer combines electric motors from Formula E with a detuned DTM petrol engine in one extraordinary package. Hold on tight…
9 Apr 2023
‘We must stop talking about the EV future in quite such woeful tones’
‘We must stop talking about the EV future in quite such woeful tones’
The automotive world still gives us many reasons to be cheerful, thinks Jethro
4 Apr 2023
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS v Huracán STO v 458 Speciale v Honda NSX‑R
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS v Huracán STO v 458 Speciale v Honda NSX‑R
The Cayman GT4 RS is Porsche's most hardcore mid‑engined car to date, so we put it head-to-head with three of the finest mid-engined machines ever to …
27 Mar 2023
‘I can envisage a time where the best drivers are squabbling over the worst cars’
‘I can envisage a time where the best drivers are squabbling over the worst cars’
Drifting could be Jethro’s favourite motorsport – with a little fine-tuning
14 Mar 2023
‘The Hypercar class didn’t feel Hyper enough. In stark contrast, the GTE cars were awesome’
‘The Hypercar class didn’t feel Hyper enough. In stark contrast, the GTE cars were awesome’
Le Mans Hypercars sound great, says Jethro. There’s just one problem…
31 Jan 2023