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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.

Aston Martin DB10 review - Watch us drive James Bond's Spectre car
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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
Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy review
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Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy review

Can Renaultsport's latest tweaks return the Clio to the top of the hot hatchback pack?
17 Aug 2015
Lotus Evora 400 review - has Lotus built a Cayman GT4?
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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
What's it like to ride in the Aston Martin Vulcan?
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What's it like to ride in the Aston Martin Vulcan?

Track-only Aston goes for a shakedown at Snetterton
28 Jul 2015
Watch - Jaguar Project 7 video and review
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Watch - Jaguar Project 7 video and review

Limited edition F-Type showcases SVR's talents. Now updated with a video review.
9 Jul 2015
Audi RS3 Sportback first drive review
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Audi RS3 Sportback first drive review

Our first impressions of the latest fast Audi
15 Apr 2015
BMW Z4 sDrive35i review - price, specs and 0-60 time
2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i red front
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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
Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta review, video and pictures
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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
Bentley Flying Spur V8 review and pictures
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Bentley Flying Spur V8 review and pictures

Updated four-door gets 500bhp twin-turbo V8 from our favourite Conti GT
10 Nov 2014
Aston Martin Vanquish review and pictures
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Aston Martin Vanquish review and pictures

New eight-speed gearbox and revised chassis set-up revitalise British supercar
4 Nov 2014
Mercedes-Benz SL400 AMG Sport
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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
evo Car vs Bike: Episode 1
Jaguar F Type V6 S v Triumph Street Triple R
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
Lexus RC F drift
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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
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 video review
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 sideways
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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
Mazda MX-5 BBR GT270 review, specs and price
Mazda MX-5 BBR GT270 review, specs and price
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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
BMW 330d xDrive review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 330d xDrive drift
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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
Subaru Forester 2.0 XT review, price and pictures
Subaru Forester 2.0 XT review
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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
Caterham Seven 160 review, price and specs
Caterham Seven 160 drift sideways
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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
Radical RXC review, price and specs
Radical RXC sideways drift powerslide
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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
McLaren 12C Can-Am review, price and specs
McLaren 12C Can-Am review on track
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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 road trip
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
Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive
Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive
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Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive

We examine the possibility of a true electric supercar, by driving one of the first you can actually buy - the Mercedes SLS AMG Electric drive
1 Jul 2013
Porsche 911 GT3 group test
Porsche 911 GT3 group test
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Porsche 911 GT3 group test

Ahead of the arrival of the new Porsche 991 GT3, we drive all of its predecessors and find out which one sets the benchmark it needs to beat
20 Jun 2013
2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo review
2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo slide sideways
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2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo review

The Nissan 370Z Nismo is a more powerful, harder cored coupe. Can it take on the Porsche Cayman?
19 Jun 2013
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Greatest Mitsubishi Evos
Greatest Mitsubishi Evos review
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Greatest Mitsubishi Evos

The Mitsubishi Evo has progressed through ten versions (some argue more) in two decades. But which is the best? We find out
31 May 2013
Bentley GT3 car
Bentley GT3
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Bentley GT3 car

How on earth is Bentley going to transform the two-ton Continental GT into a world-class racing car? Here’s how…
20 May 2013
2013 Ariel Atom Cup review
2013 Ariel Atom Cup sideways
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2013 Ariel Atom Cup review

We review the racing car that will compete in the 2013 Ariel Atom Cup. More hardcore than the regular Atom?
29 Apr 2013
£15,000 Coupes
Nissan 370Z and BMW Z4M
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£15,000 Coupes

Four of the last decade’s greatest coupes can now be bought for as little as £15,000. A trip to mid-Wales determines which is the biggest bargain
29 Apr 2013
2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG review
2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG front roof down
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2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG review

With 621bhp and 737lb ft, the V12-powered Mercedes SL65 AMG roadster is a beast. We drive it
11 Apr 2013
BMW 320d European challenge
BMW 320d m sport drift, rally spain stage tarmac
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BMW 320d European challenge

The BMW 3-series is one of the most capable compact saloons you can buy. We put the 320d to the ultimate test in this European challenge.
10 Apr 2013
Shelby GT500 on the autobahn
Shelby GT500 on the autobahn - Fright Night
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Shelby GT500 on the autobahn

200mph, on the public road, in the dark, driving a 662bhp Shelby GT500 Mustang that doesn’t like the wet. Can it be done? Jethro Bovingdon heads for s…
4 Apr 2013
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 3
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 3 rear driving
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Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 3

Jethro Bovingdon tracks down and drives the prototype Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 3
3 Apr 2013
Aston V12 Vantage Roadster
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster review
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Aston V12 Vantage Roadster

After three long years of waiting, the Roadster version of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has finally arrived. To find out whether the lack of a fixed r…
19 Mar 2013
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 review and pictures
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 review and pictures

The new Mercedes CLA is a mini-me CLS four-door coupe, driven here in CLA250 turbo petrol form
12 Mar 2013