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Jethro Bovingdon

Bovingdon began his career as a motoring journalist and road tester at evo in May 2001. Since then he has forged a career as one of the most professional (and sideways) writers in the business. A current owner of a Porsche 996 and a modified BMW 3-series, Jethro has a deep passion for cars and driving. Also a proficient racer, Jethro drove a works BMW in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2014 and set one of the fastest laps ever around Blyton Park in a McLaren 12C Can Am. Non-motoring interests include collecting sunglasses. Large ones.

Reviews

Dallara Stradale review

Dallara's expertise has created a lightweight, purist driver's car of ruthless focus

16 Nov 2018

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McLaren 650S Spider v Ferrari 488 Spider

Before the McLaren 720S Spider arrives, we wanted to find out how the drop-top 650S fared against Ferrari’s 488 Spider

16 Aug 2018

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In-depth reviews

McLaren P1 review

McLaren has created a stunning hypercar of the modern age

18 Aug 2017

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McLaren P1 GTR review

Conversion to road-legal spec hasn't harmed the P1 GTR, and it's positively ferocious on the public highway

8 Aug 2017

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Best McLarens ever - we test them all from F1 to P1 GTR

The fastest car we’ve timed at Anglesey Circuit is the Radical RXC Turbo 500 with a lap of 1:10.5. Can the P1 GTR go faster?

20 Jun 2017

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Group tests

Mercedes-AMG GT v Jaguar F-type R Coupe AWD

Two front-engined coupes powered by big, forced-induction V8s, but which should your £100,000 go on?

27 Dec 2016

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Mercedes-AMG GT v Jaguar F-type R Coupe AWD

Two front-engined coupes powered by big, forced-induction V8s, but which should your £100,000 go on?

27 Dec 2016

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Videos

Praga R1R video review - as extreme as road cars get?

Outrageously capable, it's hard to believe the R1R is road legal

15 Aug 2016

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Lotus Elise Cup 250 review - the fastest Elise ever

Even lighter, even faster and even more exciting?

9 May 2016

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Lexus GS F review - brawny V8 saloon tested on UK roads

Lexus's super saloon offers a compelling blend of old-school brawn and new tech

27 Apr 2016

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Ferrari California T Handling Speciale review

Too little, too late for a Ferrari that never properly appealed to purists in the first place?

16 Mar 2016

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Pagani Huayra BC review - who needs the hypercar 'Holy Trinity'?

Pagani's Huayra BC is the focused, honed version of the ultimate boutique hypercar of the 2010s

1 Mar 2016

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Nissan GT-R Track Edition (2016) review

Sprinkled with the magic of Nismo but tuned for everyday driving, is this the perfect GT-R package?

5 Feb 2016

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572bhp, V10 and rear-wheel drive, what's not to like?

Why less power doesn't dilute new rear-wheel drive Lamborghini

15 Dec 2015

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Watch - £1.2million Jaguar Lightweight E-Type driven

Impossibly rare and beautiful, on the limit in the magnificent E-Type; watch our video here

20 Nov 2015

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Ferrari F12tdf review

It could just be the purest expression of Ferrari right now

9 Nov 2015

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Aston Martin DB10 review - Watch us drive James Bond's Spectre car

Updated with video. Aston's new Bond car offers an insight into the its future models. We drive one of ten

26 Oct 2015

Reviews

Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy review

Can Renaultsport's latest tweaks return the Clio to the top of the hot hatchback pack?

17 Aug 2015

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Lotus Evora 400 review - has Lotus built a Cayman GT4?

More intense and more exciting than an Evora S, a step up

31 Jul 2015

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Features

What's it like to ride in the Aston Martin Vulcan?

Track-only Aston goes for a shakedown at Snetterton

28 Jul 2015

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BMW Z4 sDrive35i review - price, specs and 0-60 time

The facelifted for 2013 BMW Z4 aims to tackle the Porsche Boxster in 302bhp sDrive35i form

1 Feb 2015

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Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta review, video and pictures

A fitting tribute to the imminent passing of the last of Ferrari's naturally aspirated V8 engines

8 Jan 2015

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Bentley Flying Spur V8 (Mk2, 2014 - 2019) review

Updated four-door gets 500bhp twin-turbo V8 from our favourite Conti GT

10 Nov 2014

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Mercedes-Benz SL400 AMG Sport

We drive the new entry-level version of Merc's biggest convertible with 328bhp

29 Oct 2014

Jaguar F Type V6 S v Triumph Street Triple R

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Videos

evo Car vs Bike: Episode 1

Jethro Bovingdon is at Blyton Park to see whether the Jaguar F-type is quicker than a Triumph Street Triple R over a flying lap. Video here

19 Sep 2014

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Lexus RC F review, prices and specs

Can Lexus’s rival to the BMW M4 capture some of the brilliance of their LFA supercar and upset the established German rivals?

5 Sep 2014

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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 video review

The new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 could finally challenge its Porsche 911 arch rival. We drive it in the UK

16 Apr 2014

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Mazda MX-5 BBR GT270 review, specs and price

BBR's GT270 Turbo conversion boosts the Mazda MX-5's power to 268bhp for £6900 premium. Review here

7 Apr 2014

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BMW 330d xDrive review - price, specs and 0-60 time

Four-wheel drive adds a worthy new dimension to powerful diesel 3-series. Review here

10 Feb 2014

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Subaru Forester 2.0 XT review, price and pictures

Can the Forester return to being the thinking driver’s SUV of choice?

7 Feb 2014

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Caterham Seven 160 review, price and specs

The Caterham Seven 160 is the much-hyped entry-level 7, with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Review here

22 Oct 2013

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Radical RXC review, price and specs

The Radical RXC adds a closed roof and gullwing doors to the company's track-focused mantra

21 Oct 2013

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McLaren 12C Can-Am review, price and specs

The circuit-only McLaren 12C GT Can-Am could be the greatest track toy on sale. Review here

15 Oct 2013

Lamborghini Aventador and Countach in the Alps

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Lamborghini road trip

Lamborghini is 50. To celebrate in true evo style, we took an ’80s Countach and the latest Aventador on a trans-European adventure

12 Aug 2013

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Dallara Stradale review

McLaren 650S Spider v Ferrari 488 Spider

McLaren P1 review

McLaren P1 GTR review

Best McLarens ever - we test them all from F1 to P1 GTR

Mercedes-AMG GT v Jaguar F-type R Coupe AWD

Mercedes-AMG GT v Jaguar F-type R Coupe AWD

Praga R1R video review - as extreme as road cars get?

Lotus Elise Cup 250 review - the fastest Elise ever

Lexus GS F review - brawny V8 saloon tested on UK roads

Ferrari California T Handling Speciale review

Pagani Huayra BC review ­- who needs the hypercar 'Holy Trinity'?

Nissan GT-R Track Edition (2016) review

572bhp, V10 and rear-wheel drive, what's not to like?

Watch - £1.2million Jaguar Lightweight E-Type driven

Ferrari F12tdf review

Aston Martin DB10 review - Watch us drive James Bond's Spectre car

Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy review

Lotus Evora 400 review - has Lotus built a Cayman GT4?

What's it like to ride in the Aston Martin Vulcan?

BMW Z4 sDrive35i review - price, specs and 0-60 time

Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta review, video and pictures

Bentley Flying Spur V8 (Mk2, 2014 - 2019) review

Mercedes-Benz SL400 AMG Sport

evo Car vs Bike: Episode 1

Lexus RC F review, prices and specs

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 video review

Mazda MX-5 BBR GT270 review, specs and price

BMW 330d xDrive review - price, specs and 0-60 time

Subaru Forester 2.0 XT review, price and pictures

Caterham Seven 160 review, price and specs

Radical RXC review, price and specs

McLaren 12C Can-Am review, price and specs

Lamborghini road trip

Pagani Huayra BC review - who needs the hypercar 'Holy Trinity'?