Why the 1980s were both motorsport's peak and its breaking point
Why the 1980s were both motorsport's peak and its breaking point
If road cars were great in the ’80s, the motorsport was simply spectacular, from Group B rally monsters via Group C endurance legends to turbocharged …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2025 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2025 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
The Golf GTI Clubsport lifts the Mk8.5 GTI to a higher level, but it’s still not quite a match for the best in class
‘I’m not convinced Mercedes-AMG can fill the V8 void in its EVs’
‘I’m not convinced Mercedes-AMG can fill the V8 void in its EVs’
The next Mercedes-AMG not only won’t have a V8, it won’t have an engine at all. So where will the heart come from?
The BMW M3 is going electric – test mules spied on the road
The BMW M3 is going electric – test mules spied on the road
The electric version of the next-generation BMW M3 has been spied testing again, revealing new details about the upcoming model
Most Popular
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
New 2026 Ferrari Amalfi revealed – physical buttons return in the 631bhp Roma replacement
New 2026 Ferrari Amalfi revealed – physical buttons return in the 631bhp Roma replacement
Best used sports cars – proper performance cars for less than a new Golf GTI
Best used sports cars – proper performance cars for less than a new Golf GTI
New Alpine A290 Rallye is an electric car we actually want, but there's a catch
New Alpine A290 Rallye is an electric car we actually want, but there's a catch
The 2025 Carrera 4S is an all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 without hybrid power
The 2025 Carrera 4S is an all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 without hybrid power
Mercedes CLK DTM: the anatomy of the 2000s V8 touring car
Mercedes CLK DTM: the anatomy of the 2000s V8 touring car
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
Reviews
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
We can’t all stretch to a GTA, so what’s a 276bhp Giulia like to live with?
Renault 4 2025 review – retro crossover takes aim at the MG4
Renault 4 2025 review – retro crossover takes aim at the MG4
The revived Renault 4 hopes to continue the success of its smaller 5 sibling, and on first impressions it seems well placed to do just that
Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart
Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart
The MGB restomod specialist turns its attention to the B’s pretty predecessor. The result is compelling
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…
News
The Ariel Atom 4RR has a higher power-to-weight than a Bugatti Chiron
The Ariel Atom 4RR has a higher power-to-weight than a Bugatti Chiron
A wound-up Civic Type R engine makes Ariel’s latest model more powerful than the screaming Atom V8
The new BMW M2 CS could be another all-time great M car
The new BMW M2 CS could be another all-time great M car
BMW has applied the CS treatment to the G87 M2 – if it’s anything like its predecessor, it’ll be sensational
New Alpine A290 Rallye is an electric car we actually want, but there's a catch
New Alpine A290 Rallye is an electric car we actually want, but there's a catch
The A290 has proven to be one of the best performance EVs yet, and now Alpine's taking it one step further with a rally variant
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
VW Golf GTI Clubsport for £6k off – Akrapovic exhaust effectively thrown in free
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport in Mk8.5 guise makes for a tempting prospect at the right price
In-depth reviews
Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2022) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival
Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2022) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival
The R35 Nissan GT-R purveys a legendary status like few others. Bespoke, highly strung and intense, the R35 will live on as a high point in Japanese a…
Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984 - 1989) – driving a lightweight Japanese sports car icon
Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984 - 1989) – driving a lightweight Japanese sports car icon
Conceived amid the oil crisis of the 1970s, Toyota’s brave vision for a fuel-sipping sports car was a stroke of genius
Audi Quattro (1980-1991) review – a 1980s road-going rally icon
Audi Quattro (1980-1991) review – a 1980s road-going rally icon
Arguably Audi's definitive model, the Quattro is an inimitable moment in motoring history that's all Ingolstadt's own
BMW M3 (E30, 1986-1990) review – the greatest M car of all? 
BMW M3 (E30, 1986-1990) review – the greatest M car of all?
The E30 BMW M3 fully deserves its legendary status, born from racing and still delivering a knock-out drive four decades on from its launch
Top 10s
Best used sports cars – proper performance cars for less than a new Golf GTI
Best used sports cars – proper performance cars for less than a new Golf GTI
With the sun shining and fuel prices palatable, now is the time to indulge your used sports car desires
Best AMG cars - Mercedes' all-time performance greats
Best AMG cars - Mercedes' all-time performance greats
From track-honed supercars to thundering sports saloons, Mercedes-AMG has produced countless performance car icons over the years. These are the best …
Best performance SUVs 2025 – family-friendly supercars on stilts
Best performance SUVs 2025 – family-friendly supercars on stilts
The best hot SUVs offer entertaining dynamic characters all of their own – even if we'd rather drive an equivalent fast estate...
Best BMW M cars – the ultimate driving machines
Best BMW M cars – the ultimate driving machines
M is one of the fastest letters in the motoring alphabet. We pick our favourites from over 50 years of BMW M icons
Supercars
McLaren adds ex-Ferrari boss to its team following reshuffle
McLaren adds ex-Ferrari boss to its team following reshuffle
Former Ferrari Chairman Luca Montezemolo joins McLaren to spearhead growth under new owners
Lamborghini Fenomeno – new hypercar will be revealed at Monterey Car Week
Lamborghini Fenomeno – new hypercar will be revealed at Monterey Car Week
A new limited-run hypercar is on the agenda at Lamborghini and it goes by the name Fenomeno
Corvette ZR1X is more powerful and faster than the Ferrari F80
Corvette ZR1X is more powerful and faster than the Ferrari F80
Corvette’s long-awaited halo model has arrived – ‘ZR1X’ might not be as evocative as ‘Zora’ but it’s every bit as powerful as the rumours suggested
The Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti is an 868bhp supercar you (probably) can’t buy
The Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti is an 868bhp supercar you (probably) can’t buy
The 296 has only just been given the hardcore Speciale treatment, but Ferrari’s already devised a new special edition for its very best customers
Hot hatchbacks
Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch
Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch
The Civic Type R is not long for this world and there are deals to be had on Honda’s pricey but near-perfect hot hatch
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is a hot hatch we’ve waited a decade for
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is a hot hatch we’ve waited a decade for
Volkswagen is finally letting the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with a hardcore, track-honed version called the Edition 50. If it’s anywhere near as bril…
Will the Toyota GR Corolla be sold in the UK after all?
Will the Toyota GR Corolla be sold in the UK after all?
Toyota’s finally bringing the GR Corolla to UK soil three years after production began, but all is not quite as it seems
£8000 savings on Skoda’s Octavia VRS, and you still want an SUV?
£8000 savings on Skoda’s Octavia VRS, and you still want an SUV?
Skoda’s Octavia vRS has never been marked down for being too expensive, but with the latest savings to be had it’s even more of a performance car barg…
Group tests
Bentley Continental GT Speed v Aston Martin DB12 v Maserati GranTurismo – which is the ultimate grand tourer?
Bentley Continental GT Speed v Aston Martin DB12 v Maserati GranTurismo – which is the ultimate grand tourer?
We pitch the new Bentley Continental GT Speed against the 671bhp Aston Martin DB12 and the MC20-engined Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo
The ultimate McLaren test: F1 GTR v P1 GTR v Senna GTR on road and track
The ultimate McLaren test: F1 GTR v P1 GTR v Senna GTR on road and track
There's an almighty legacy over the shoulder of the new McLaren W1 – that of Woking's 'ultimate series' hypercars. We test them on the road and track …
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 on the road and track. Which comes out…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Cupra Leon 300 – what's the best mainstream hot hatch?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Cupra Leon 300 – what's the best mainstream hot hatch?
As high-priced heroes steal the headlines, a real-world hot hatch battle rages between Volkswagen’s refined Golf GTI Clubsport and Cupra’s rebellious …
Features
Pagani Huayra R Evo Roadster driven at Spa – car pictures of the week
Pagani Huayra R Evo Roadster driven at Spa – car pictures of the week
In issue 335 of evo magazine, we get behind the wheel of Pagani’s latest and greatest track-only hypercar around Spa-Francorchamps – these are our fav…
My Life & Cars – Jez Coates, ex-Caterham technical director and vehicle engineer
My Life & Cars – Jez Coates, ex-Caterham technical director and vehicle engineer
Having helped the Caterham Seven survive and thrive for over 20 years, Jez Coates now works with a very different kind of vehicle. Here he discusses h…
Mercedes CLK DTM: the anatomy of the 2000s V8 touring car
Mercedes CLK DTM: the anatomy of the 2000s V8 touring car
In 2000, the DTM was reborn with a new rule‑set, a new ethos and a new hero car, the Mercedes CLK DTM. We look under its skin
Iconic cars of the 1990s driven, from Renault Clio 16v to Ferrari 355 – car pictures of the week
Iconic cars of the 1990s driven, from Renault Clio 16v to Ferrari 355 – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo magazine, we go back to the 1990s on the finest Welsh roads with a selection of iconic youngtimers
Video
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
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.
Opinion
Rental cars might be the greatest threat to human progress, but Adrian Newey is safe
Rental cars might be the greatest threat to human progress, but Adrian Newey is safe
Who’s to blame for poverty, disease and everything bad? Jethro knows
Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?
Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?
Lotus’s latest troubles are grabbing headlines, but the writing’s been on the wall for some time.
'If you want to see a motoring journalist in excruciating pain, watch them pay for a set of tyres'
'If you want to see a motoring journalist in excruciating pain, watch them pay for a set of tyres'
Nothing beats the feeling of fresh tyres, reckons Richard Meaden – even when he has to pay for them himself...
Why racing the Nürburgring 24 Hours feels like both heaven and hell
Why racing the Nürburgring 24 Hours feels like both heaven and hell
Will Jethro race in the Nürburgring 24 Hours again? It’s a tough decision…
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 Up GTI to a Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Best cheap hot hatchbacks – used pocket rockets for less than a Dacia Sandero
Best cheap hot hatchbacks – used pocket rockets for less than a Dacia Sandero
The new hot hatch market is all but barren. Look to the classifieds and the used market and the choice is near-limitless
Used Peugeot 205 GTI (1985 - 1995) review – the ultimate retro 1980s hot hatch?
Used Peugeot 205 GTI (1985 - 1995) review – the ultimate retro 1980s hot hatch?
With the 205 GTI, Peugeot set the blueprint for what we look for in a small fun hot hatch. Willing, chuckable, often a little too exciting for the dri…
Best cheap supercars – used exotics and rarities for less than a Porsche 911
Best cheap supercars – used exotics and rarities for less than a Porsche 911
New cars are more egregiously expensive than ever, making a silver-haired supercar for hot hatch money extraordinarily tempting
Technology
The EU is considering banning carbonfibre, but BMW has other ideas
The EU is considering banning carbonfibre, but BMW has other ideas
BMW has developed a new type of eco-friendly composite, just as European Parliament has proposed limiting the use of carbonfibre in road cars
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 2025 review – the ultimate all-season performance tyre?
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 2025 review – the ultimate all-season performance tyre?
It’s been almost a decade in the making, but Michelin believes it’s finally cracked the code for an all-weather performance tyre with the CrossClimate…
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
Electric cars
The Volkswagen ID.GTI could be the hot hatch that changes everything
The Volkswagen ID.GTI could be the hot hatch that changes everything
The ID.GTI Concept previews a future compact electric hot hatch, and we've taken a look at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours
Kia EV6 GT 2025 review – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N parts make for a genuinely fun EV
Kia EV6 GT 2025 review – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N parts make for a genuinely fun EV
Kia’s EV6 GT has gained some Ioniq 5 N-esque toys and the results are compelling
Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing
Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing
The swiftest-accelerating Skoda yet is an excellent electric family car but lacks excitement to back up its vRS badge
The Alpine A390 is France’s answer to the Porsche Macan
The Alpine A390 is France’s answer to the Porsche Macan
A battery-powered Porsche Macan rival with an emphasis on driving dynamics is the second model in Alpine’s EV offensive, and its made its debut at Le …
Dead on Arrival
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
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
Trackdays
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
Caterham 310 Encore is the end of the line for the Ford 1.6
Caterham 310 Encore is the end of the line for the Ford 1.6
It’s goodbye and goodnight for the Caterham Seven 310, with the 25-strong run of 310 Encores serving as the final farewell
The Aston Martin Valkyrie LM will let ten lucky buyers live the Le Mans dream
The Aston Martin Valkyrie LM will let ten lucky buyers live the Le Mans dream
Aston Martin will build ten examples of the Valkyrie LM, a lightly fettled, unhomologated version of its Le Mans endurance racer
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