The Red Bull RB17 is alive: F1 stars to drive 15,000rpm V10 special at Goodwood
The Red Bull RB17 is alive: F1 stars to drive 15,000rpm V10 special at Goodwood
Red Bull’s rival to the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and GMA T.50s Niki Lauda goes to the ultimate extreme, and we'll see it in action for the first …
evo magazine issue 348 August 2026 – on sale now
evo magazine issue 348 August 2026 – on sale now
In evo issue 348 we enter the 1980s with the latest in the Supercar Eras series, drive McLaren’s P1 successor, the fastest ever Ariel and more
Land Rover kills the supercharged V8 and neuters the Defender Octa to meet emissions regs
Land Rover kills the supercharged V8 and neuters the Defender Octa to meet emissions regs
Land Rover’s biggest seller is getting a later-than-expected nip and tuck facelift before the end of 2026.
Skoda Octavia vRS review – family-friendly, affordable and subtle performance
Skoda Octavia vRS review – family-friendly, affordable and subtle performance
The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update
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Citroën AX GT review – the ultimate forgotten 1980s hot hatch
Citroën AX GT review – the ultimate forgotten 1980s hot hatch
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
I daily drove a Lamborghini Revuelto, and I’m convinced it’s the world’s best supercar
I daily drove a Lamborghini Revuelto, and I’m convinced it’s the world’s best supercar
BMW M240i review – a great value sports car, but better than a proper hot hatch?
BMW M240i review – a great value sports car, but better than a proper hot hatch?
McLaren has recreated its first ever supercar (and it’s not the F1)
McLaren has recreated its first ever supercar (and it’s not the F1)
New Bentley Torcal teased as the brand's first electric car
New Bentley Torcal teased as the brand's first electric car
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review – does a convertible GT3 really make sense?
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review – does a convertible GT3 really make sense?
I’m a die-hard Jaguar fan. Here’s why I’m excited for the new Type 01 GT
I’m a die-hard Jaguar fan. Here’s why I’m excited for the new Type 01 GT
Reviews
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS review – good enough for Pagani, but should you fit them to your car?
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS review – good enough for Pagani, but should you fit them to your car?
The Trofeo RS goes up against Michelin’s Pilot Sport Cup 2 R as Pirelli’s most hardcore road tyre. We sample it on a BMW M2 and Porsche Cayman GT4
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review – does a convertible GT3 really make sense?
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review – does a convertible GT3 really make sense?
Making a GT3 convertible was a bold move by Porsche, but one that makes total sense once you drive it
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954 - 1957) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 1950s
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954 - 1957) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 1950s
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a spaceship in the 1950s, introducing tubular construction and fuel injection to the road
I daily drove a Lamborghini Revuelto, and I’m convinced it’s the world’s best supercar
I daily drove a Lamborghini Revuelto, and I’m convinced it’s the world’s best supercar
The Revuelto has blown us away each time we’ve driven it – including at evo Car of the Year 2025, where it took top honours. What’s it like in the rea…
News
One-off Ferrari 599 shooting brake is the dream supercar estate
One-off Ferrari 599 shooting brake is the dream supercar estate
If a Ferrari FF isn’t quite to your taste, or a bit too common, why not commission a coachbuilder for a one-off 599 shooting brake?
MST Mk1 Evo is an extreme Ford Escort road rally recreation
MST Mk1 Evo is an extreme Ford Escort road rally recreation
MST’s Mk1 Evo is a tarmac rally weapon that only vaguely resembles a Ford Escort
McLaren has recreated its first ever supercar (and it’s not the F1)
McLaren has recreated its first ever supercar (and it’s not the F1)
Before the F1, there was the M6 GT. McLaren has restored an example of its original roadgoing supercar from the 1970s
BMW M2 M Performance track kit beats the CS at the Nürburgring
BMW M2 M Performance track kit beats the CS at the Nürburgring
BMW’s track kit for the M2 has increased its capability to the extent it’s now quicker than the CS around the Nürburgring
In-depth reviews
BMW M240i review – a great value sports car, but better than a proper hot hatch?
BMW M240i review – a great value sports car, but better than a proper hot hatch?
The BMW M240i is one of the most affordable new six-cylinder performance cars you can buy – and one of the sweetest, too
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
Skoda Superb review – an excellent excuse to avoid buying an SUV
The Superb continues to do what it always has: punch above its weight and offer compelling value for money
McLaren W1 review – the Ferrari F80's wild, 1258bhp nemesis
McLaren W1 review – the Ferrari F80's wild, 1258bhp nemesis
The P1’s successor has arrived, with 1258bhp and surprising manners
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – once the definitive hot hatch, is it still one of the best? 
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – once the definitive hot hatch, is it still one of the best?
The latest Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, now with improved if not perfected HMI and driving dynamics
Top 10s
Best hypercars 2026 – the ultimate dream cars from Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari and more
Best hypercars 2026 – the ultimate dream cars from Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari and more
Whether you want a 2000bhp electric tyre shredder or the ultimate analogue driving experience, the church of hypercar is broader than ever
Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for everyday thrills
Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for everyday 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
The best new cars coming soon – 2027's potential performance car stars
The best new cars coming soon – 2027's potential performance car stars
From Toyota's new supercar, to the next BMW M3, the future looks strangely bright for fast fun cars
Best trackday cars 2026 – circuit stars from Caterham to Valkyrie
Best trackday cars 2026 – circuit stars from Caterham to Valkyrie
Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
Supercars
New Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale brings back the manual gearbox (kind of)
New Ferrari 12 Cilindri Manuale brings back the manual gearbox (kind of)
Ferrari goes analogue with a new three-pedal version of the 12 Cilindri. And you don't need to buy a Luce for a chance of owning one...
Driving the Ford GT40, arguably the world’s first supercar – car pictures of the week
Driving the Ford GT40, arguably the world’s first supercar – car pictures of the week
In the issue 346 of evo, we trace the origins of the supercar and drive what could be argued as the first ever – the Ford GT40. These are our favourit…
McLaren MSO HS: the secret 205mph special born to save the brand
McLaren MSO HS: the secret 205mph special born to save the brand
This could just be the best McLaren you’ve never heard of. We get the inside story on the ultra-exclusive, 675LT-based MSO HS
Driving the greatest ’70s supercars, from BMW M1 to Countach – car pictures of the week 
Driving the greatest ’70s supercars, from BMW M1 to Countach – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo, we revisit 1970s supercar icons from Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW and more. These are our favourite shots
Hot hatchbacks
Citroën AX GT review – the ultimate forgotten 1980s hot hatch
Citroën AX GT review – the ultimate forgotten 1980s hot hatch
The underdog French hot hatch of the 1980s might just be the most fun to drive. If you can find one.
Driving the mid-engined GR Yaris – everything we know about Toyota's secret sports car
Driving the mid-engined GR Yaris – everything we know about Toyota's secret sports car
Toyota’s mid-engined GR Yaris M goes racing with the new G20E high-performance petrol engine, and it could offer our first look at the next MR2
Toyota GR Corolla 2026 review – the GR Yaris’s big brother will be worth the wait
Toyota GR Corolla 2026 review – the GR Yaris’s big brother will be worth the wait
Could the UK get Toyota's four-wheel drive Golf R rival, and should we be excited?
Abarth 695 (2012-2024) review – why we’ll miss Italy’s Mini Cooper S rival
Abarth 695 (2012-2024) review – why we’ll miss Italy’s Mini Cooper S rival
The Abarth 695 (and all Abarth 500s in fact) have a sense of humour the hot hatch segment will sorely miss
Group tests
Maserati MCPura Cielo v Porsche 911 Targa GTS v Morgan Supersport – plucky Brit takes on Germany and Italy
Maserati MCPura Cielo v Porsche 911 Targa GTS v Morgan Supersport – plucky Brit takes on Germany and Italy
The variety of convertible cars on sale at the moment is enormous. These three are vastly different but all are some of the best to drive
Honda Prelude v Toyota GT86 – controversial Japanese coupes face off
Honda Prelude v Toyota GT86 – controversial Japanese coupes face off
A lack of new coupes means we look to the past for a left-field rival to Honda’s new Prelude
Honda Civic Type R v Alpine A290: best of electric battles combustion-powered king
Honda Civic Type R v Alpine A290: best of electric battles combustion-powered king
The Alpine A290 is one of the most engaging electric hot hatches on sale, but can it ever match the Honda Civic Type R?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Alpine A290 v Abarth 600e: have electric hot hatches caught up to petrol ones?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Alpine A290 v Abarth 600e: have electric hot hatches caught up to petrol ones?
In the current issue of evo, we test two of the best electric hot hatches against a pair of ICE benchmarks – these are our favourite shots
Features
evo Summer Essentials Guide
evo Summer Essentials Guide
Driving season is upon us, so we've gathered a few essential items for the miles ahead
Maserati’s ultimate track cars flat-out at Navarra – car pictures of the week
Maserati’s ultimate track cars flat-out at Navarra – car pictures of the week
Maserati builds a race version of its MC20 supercar, as well as a track-only hypercar that takes it to the next extreme. Here are shots from our test …
How the Ariel Atom went from 'Motorcycle Replacement Therapy' to Britain's wildest sports car
How the Ariel Atom went from 'Motorcycle Replacement Therapy' to Britain's wildest sports car
The man behind the Ariel Atom had quite an exciting journey through the car design industry to find his destiny building the world's
One last drive in the world's best hot hatch – goodbye to Honda's Civic Type R
One last drive in the world's best hot hatch – goodbye to Honda's Civic Type R
It's one of the very best hot hatches ever made but now production has ended we say an emotional goodbye to Honda's Civic Type R with an epic drive
Video
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
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013-2019) review – a 9000rpm supercar for BMW M2 money 
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013-2019) review – a 9000rpm supercar for BMW M2 money
Despite radical technological changes, the 991 GT3 retained all the magic of a motorsport 911 and took victory at our 2013 Car of the Year test. Today…
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey GT3 RS: How much quicker can Manthey make the ultimate 911?
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey GT3 RS: How much quicker can Manthey make the ultimate 911?
Porsche's 911 GT3 RS wants for very little on road or track, but what does Manthey Racing's upgrade kit offer? We put the standard RS against a Manthe…
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
It's time. 12 outstanding contenders and 15,000 miles on some of Europe's best roads, we embark on the ultimate trip to identify the best performance …
Opinion
I’m a die-hard Jaguar fan. Here’s why I’m excited for the new Type 01 GT
I’m a die-hard Jaguar fan. Here’s why I’m excited for the new Type 01 GT
A bit of exposure to what will become the Type 01 has reassured our man it’ll be a proper Jaguar, but not that it’ll sell
The new Slate Truck looks brilliant, but isn't as simple as it seems
The new Slate Truck looks brilliant, but isn't as simple as it seems
The Slate Truck is more about clever marketing than genuine simplicity, reckons Richard Porter
How a pointless drive in my neighbour's Volkswagen Golf Mk7 made me a better driver
How a pointless drive in my neighbour's Volkswagen Golf Mk7 made me a better driver
Taking a neighbour’s car for a spin has given Richard Porter a new perspective on driving
The simple 1-to-10 trick that makes you a safer, better driver
The simple 1-to-10 trick that makes you a safer, better driver
Why cultivating an unwavering desire to improve is pivotal to defining your abilities behind the wheel
Used cars
Jaguar F-type facelift (2020 - 2024) review – the Jag we’ll miss the most
Jaguar F-type facelift (2020 - 2024) review – the Jag we’ll miss the most
Jaguar’s last sports coupe is a modern-day icon. Fresh in the memory though it is, it’s sorely missed by enthusiasts
Lamborghini Huracán Evo (2019-2023) review – the improved V10 supercar still had its flaws
Lamborghini Huracán Evo (2019-2023) review – the improved V10 supercar still had its flaws
The baby Lamborghini got a mid-life upgrade to become the Evo. It was an improvement, but not perfect
Mercedes C63 AMG (W204, 2008 - 2014): absurd in the best possible way
Mercedes C63 AMG (W204, 2008 - 2014): absurd in the best possible way
The W204 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is an absurd yet approachable powerhouse that pairs a thunderous 6.2-litre V8 with an exploitable, engaging chassis
Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – the Porsche Cayman rival that went out on a high
Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – the Porsche Cayman rival that went out on a high
In its final outing, the TT RS just about broke free of the typical numb understeering Audi stereotypes. It’s genuinely thrilling, with a wonderful en…
Technology
Mazda continues testing of carbon capture system – a different way to save internal combustion
Mazda continues testing of carbon capture system – a different way to save internal combustion
Mazda’s continued testing of its new emissions reduction system. It’s showing promising results
BMW M’s six-cylinder petrol engine saved. Here’s how the S58 will beat emissions regulations
BMW M’s six-cylinder petrol engine saved. Here’s how the S58 will beat emissions regulations
The BMW M six-cylinder will live on, with unchanged power outputs but emissions reduced enough to make it Euro 7 compliant. Here’s how.
Keyless car theft devices finally banned, but more needs to be done
Keyless car theft devices finally banned, but more needs to be done
A new law means possession and distribution, not just use, of keyless car theft tech is now illegal
New 536bhp V6 engine could power the next Nissan GT-R and Alpine A110
New 536bhp V6 engine could power the next Nissan GT-R and Alpine A110
A new 536bhp V6, petrol-hybrid is part of a new engine and transmission package from Horse Powertrains, and the first cars could arrive in 2028
Electric cars
New Bentley Torcal teased as the brand's first electric car
New Bentley Torcal teased as the brand's first electric car
Bentley's first EV will launch this year as a large luxury SUV with a new design language. Here's an early look
Manthey Racing Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – every detail on this slayer of Chinese hypercars
Manthey Racing Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – every detail on this slayer of Chinese hypercars
The Manthey Racing kit for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is extreme even for Porsche. Here are all the details of how it took the fight to Yangwang
Polestar cars banned from sale in the US. Will Lotus be next?
Polestar cars banned from sale in the US. Will Lotus be next?
The United States of America has shut the door on Polestar, the Department of Commerce removing the company’s authorisation to sell cars from the 2027…
Porsche Taycan E-Shift review – Hyundai-style fake gears here to up engagement in Porsche's electric saloon
Porsche Taycan E-Shift review – Hyundai-style fake gears here to up engagement in Porsche's electric saloon
Porsche has added paddles, synthetic gears and engine sounds to its troubled electric supersaloon. We drive it
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 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…
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
Trackdays
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
Dates for the 2026 evo Trackdays season have now been confirmed, and tickets are already available to buy...
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
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
Best track day tyres 2023
Best track day tyres 2023
We look at the current crop of track day tyres available today, sorted according to budget
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