evo Car of the Year 2020 – the contenders
evo Car of the Year 2020 – the contenders
evo Car of the Year is almost here! We exclusively reveal the first eight contenders in the year's ultimate performance car test
Ferrari 488 GT Modificata revealed as 681bhp track day special
Ferrari 488 GT Modificata revealed as 681bhp track day special
Ferrari has combined elements of its GT3 and GTE racers to create the Ferrari 488 GT Modificata track day toy
26 Nov 2020
Porsche 911 GT3 specs announced – official prototype reveals key 992 GT3 tech
Porsche 911 GT3 specs announced – official prototype reveals key 992 GT3 tech
PDK or six-speed manual ‘box, naturally aspirated flat-six and a circa-1400kg kerb weight are just the beginning
24 Nov 2020
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
We’ve perused the used car pages so you don’t have to. Here’s what caught evo’s fancy this week
25 Nov 2020
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G-Power G5M Hurricane RR takes BMW M5 to 888bhp
G-Power G5M Hurricane RR takes BMW M5 to 888bhp
6 Nov 2020
Porsche unveils 911 Turbo S to match your £8m Embraer business jet
Porsche unveils 911 Turbo S to match your £8m Embraer business jet
6 Nov 2020
2021 Land Rover Discovery 5 updated with fresh tech and engines
2021 Land Rover Discovery 5 updated with fresh tech and engines
10 Nov 2020
2021 BMW iX revealed – the next big leap towards BMW’s BEV future
2021 BMW iX revealed – the next big leap towards BMW’s BEV future
11 Nov 2020
BMW M550i 2020 review – the M Performance 5-series has arrived, was it worth the wait?
BMW M550i 2020 review – the M Performance 5-series has arrived, was it worth the wait?
12 Nov 2020
Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head
Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head
14 Nov 2020
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R 2020 review - is Renault's record breaker worth its price tag?
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R 2020 review - is Renault's record breaker worth its price tag?
17 Nov 2020
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series breaks Nürburgring lap record
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series breaks Nürburgring lap record
17 Nov 2020
Reviews
Mercedes-AMG C63 review
Mercedes-AMG C63 review
Still the most focused in its segment, the Mercedes-AMG C63 line-up leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of performance
26 Nov 2020
Tesla Model S review
Tesla Model S review
The Model S exudes the benefits an electric car has over fossil-fuelled alternatives; Supercharger network makes it more usable than ever
25 Nov 2020
Lamborghini Urus review
Lamborghini Urus review
Trying to master so many disciplines in one car is a tough gig, but the Lamborghini Urus makes a reasonable fist of it
24 Nov 2020
Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review - a true homologation superstar
Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review - a true homologation superstar
Toyota’s new road-going rally special is a great drivers’ car of the type we worried we’d never see again. It’s a little gem.
24 Nov 2020
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evo Car of the Year 2020 – the contenders
evo Car of the Year 2020 – the contenders
evo Car of the Year is almost here! We exclusively reveal the first eight contenders in the year's ultimate performance car test
26 Nov 2020
Ferrari 488 GT Modificata revealed as 681bhp track day special
Ferrari 488 GT Modificata revealed as 681bhp track day special
Ferrari has combined elements of its GT3 and GTE racers to create the Ferrari 488 GT Modificata track day toy
26 Nov 2020
Naran Automotive 'The Naran' revealed – two-plus-two 1048bhp coupe debuts
Naran Automotive 'The Naran' revealed – two-plus-two 1048bhp coupe debuts
Naran Automotive has revealed a new-age GT3-inspired supercar with a twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet
25 Nov 2020
Porsche 911 GT3 specs announced – official prototype reveals key 992 GT3 tech
Porsche 911 GT3 specs announced – official prototype reveals key 992 GT3 tech
PDK or six-speed manual ‘box, naturally aspirated flat-six and a circa-1400kg kerb weight are just the beginning
24 Nov 2020
In-depth reviews
Ford Focus RS review
Ford Focus RS review
The Focus RS impresses with strong performance and great handling
25 Nov 2020
Audi RSQ8 review
Audi RSQ8 review
Audi Sport’s RSQ8 is its biggest and heaviest model yet, but the brand is on form recently so could this actually be an entertaining SUV?
25 Nov 2020
Ford Focus ST review
Ford Focus ST review
Not quite a class leader, and surprisingly expensive, but the latest Focus ST can be great fun on the right roads
23 Nov 2020
Volkswagen Golf 7 R review (2013-2020)
Volkswagen Golf 7 R review (2013-2020)
The Golf R turned from a flat-footed heavyweight to a dynamic and spritely hot hatchback. It’s brilliant, but not the best hot Golf of its generation
…
23 Nov 2020
Spy shots
Is this a new Porsche 911 Safari?
Is this a new Porsche 911 Safari?
Tall ride height and wheelarch extensions suggest a surprise 911 derivative could be coming
22 Oct 2020
Hot Cupra Formentor spied testing – with a five-cylinder warble
Hot Cupra Formentor spied testing – with a five-cylinder warble
Is Cupra about to get hold of Audi’s brilliant five-cylinder petrol engine?
19 Oct 2020
New 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied testing at the Nürburgring
New 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied testing at the Nürburgring
Porsche’s GT division is prepping the new 992 GT3 RS and our spy photographers have spotted it on track
14 Oct 2020
Next Mercedes-AMG C63 S spotted testing with pre-production body
Next Mercedes-AMG C63 S spotted testing with pre-production body
It’s the question on everyone’s mind: will the next AMG C63 keep a V8?
9 Oct 2020
Features
BMW i8 - review, history, prices and specs
BMW i8 - review, history, prices and specs
A genuinely ground-breaking car, the BMW i8 showed plug-in cars and driving pleasure didn’t need to be strangers
26 Nov 2020
Endangered species: Toyota GT86, Caterham Seven 310R and Ford Mustang driven
Endangered species: Toyota GT86, Caterham Seven 310R and Ford Mustang driven
The naturally aspirated, manual gearbox performance car is a rare beast these days. Thankfully, a few hardy souls are still flying the flag
21 Nov 2020
What’s the future of the performance car? – evo Blueprint
What’s the future of the performance car? – evo Blueprint
With electrification upon us, we ask the experts if there’s still hope for characterful powertrains in an electric car world
17 Nov 2020
Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head
Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head
You might require a second mortgage to buy an E30 BMW M3, but fear not, as there are equally appealing M Power options that won’t test your credit sco…
14 Nov 2020
Group tests
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs rivals: R8, Vantage, 570GT and Evora face off
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs rivals: R8, Vantage, 570GT and Evora face off
The question is simple. Does the 992-generation 911 Carrera S still have the edge on its core rivals?
11 Jul 2020
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R
Renault’s trick new Mégane RS is out to steal its crown back from Honda’s Civic Type R, but could Volkswagen’s Golf R actually be the hottest hatch of…
25 Oct 2019
Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS
Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS
How will Audi's first rear-drive R8 stack up against the mighty BMW M4 CS?
1 Jun 2019
VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy
VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy
The last hurrah of the VW Golf GTI and Renault Sport’s hottest Megane open hardcore hot hatch hostilities. There can only be one winner
8 Apr 2019
Top 10s
Best cars to buy for £50,000 – evo garage
Best cars to buy for £50,000 – evo garage
What can £50,000 afford you on the used market? We pick our favourite used performance cars you can find in the classifieds
17 Nov 2020
Best cars to buy for £35,000 – evo garage
Best cars to buy for £35,000 – evo garage
The evo team pick their favourite used performance cars
5 Oct 2020
The world’s greatest fast Fords - top 10 performance icons
The world’s greatest fast Fords - top 10 performance icons
Ford has produced some of our favourite driving machines over its extensive history, these are the best fast Fords from the ages
1 Oct 2020
The best V8 engines ever – evo staff pick their favourites
The best V8 engines ever – evo staff pick their favourites
What's so special about the bent eight? We break down why it became such a hit, and who makes our favourite V8s today
1 Oct 2020
Opinion
Lewis Hamilton is in the best Formula 1 car, but he has also been instrumental in making Mercedes unbeatable
Lewis Hamilton is in the best Formula 1 car, but he has also been instrumental in making Mercedes unbeatable
If winning in a Mercedes is so easy, why does Toto Wolff ask Daimler to send a cheque for $54million to Hamilton each year?
17 Nov 2020
'Now, more than ever, we should draw on our collective love of cars and driving'
'Now, more than ever, we should draw on our collective love of cars and driving'
I can't wait to be sitting in a bloody great traffic jam, surrounded by humanity
17 Nov 2020
'A Lamborghini Aventador is pure showtime, and the way it speaks to my young son demonstrates that to a T'
'A Lamborghini Aventador is pure showtime, and the way it speaks to my young son demonstrates that to a T'
Does Porter like the Aventador? No, but his boy doesn’t need to know that
22 Sep 2020
'The thought that I could well have been to my last Geneva motor show is decidedly sad'
'The thought that I could well have been to my last Geneva motor show is decidedly sad'
The car world will be a less colourful place if motor shows are driven to extinction
9 Sep 2020
Hot hatchbacks
Ford Focus RS review
Ford Focus RS review
The Focus RS impresses with strong performance and great handling
25 Nov 2020
Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review - a true homologation superstar
Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review - a true homologation superstar
Toyota’s new road-going rally special is a great drivers’ car of the type we worried we’d never see again. It’s a little gem.
24 Nov 2020
Volkswagen Golf 7 R review (2013-2020)
Volkswagen Golf 7 R review (2013-2020)
The Golf R turned from a flat-footed heavyweight to a dynamic and spritely hot hatchback. It’s brilliant, but not the best hot Golf of its generation
…
23 Nov 2020
2021 Honda Civic revealed – previews next-generation Civic Type R
2021 Honda Civic revealed – previews next-generation Civic Type R
Honda has revealed the all-new Civic, which will soon spawn a reboot of one of our favourite hot hatchbacks
18 Nov 2020
Supercars
Naran Automotive 'The Naran' revealed – two-plus-two 1048bhp coupe debuts
Naran Automotive 'The Naran' revealed – two-plus-two 1048bhp coupe debuts
Naran Automotive has revealed a new-age GT3-inspired supercar with a twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet
25 Nov 2020
McLaren Artura name revealed – hybrid 570S successor detailed
McLaren Artura name revealed – hybrid 570S successor detailed
New Artura to pack a hybrid V6, 600LT performance and only a double-digit weight increase over the 570S
23 Nov 2020
McLaren 600LT review
McLaren 600LT review
More power, more poise, more purity – McLaren at its best
20 Nov 2020
New Lamborghini Huracán STO set to rival Porsche 911 GT3 RS
New Lamborghini Huracán STO set to rival Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Lamborghini confirms hardcore Super Trofeo-based Huracán STO road car to rival Porsche’s ultimate road racer
18 Nov 2020
Trackdays
evo Track Days: dates, tickets, booking info
evo Track Days: dates, tickets, booking info
Due to circumstances out of our control, all 2020 evo Track Day events have been cancelled, but we'll be back in 2021
23 Jan 2020
evo Leaderboard lap times
evo Leaderboard lap times
Here's the official evo Leaderboard, with the fastest lap times from our tests at the Anglesey Coastal Circuit
3 Dec 2019
Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1
Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1
Flight Club - lightweight track day toys with heavyweight powertrains, Steve Sutcliffe compares them on track at Anglesey circuit in Wales
5 Nov 2019
evo track evening - Bedford Autodrome 16/08/2019
evo track evening - Bedford Autodrome 16/08/2019
The penultimate trackday of the season was a sell out – but we had some weather to contend with
16 Aug 2019