New BMW M5 2018 review
New BMW M5 2018 review
The new M5 is immensely capable but it may not have enough character to topple its arch-rival, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
3 Dec 2017
Lotus Elise Sprint 220 review
Lotus Elise Sprint 220 review
The Lotus Sprint 220 is a rewarding, involving car but that iconic badge comes with a heavy price.
10 Oct 2017
McLaren 720S review
McLaren 720S review
The McLaren 720S is an improvement over its predecessor in every respect
2 May 2017
BMW 335d review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 335d review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 3-Series gets world's most powerful six-pot diesel
28 Jan 2015
BMW 550xD review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 550xD review - price, specs and 0-60 time
The most powerful diesel saloon in the world. evo's John Barker experiences its triple-turbocharged diesel engine for the first time
18 Nov 2014
Tesla on Ice
Tesla on Ice
Batteries hate the cold, right? So how long can an electric car run in temperatures well below zero? John Barker finds out in a Tesla Roadster Sport o…
13 May 2013
Renault Megane Ring record
Renault Megane Ring record
The Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy was created to set a new front-drive road-car lap record at the Nürburgring. Here's the story of how it happened.
7 May 2013
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
We haven't had much snow but John Barker reckons Winter tyres are a must for his BMW
6 Mar 2012
2012 Morgan Plus 8 review
2012 Morgan Plus 8 review
Morgan's classic Plus 8 body gains some modern Aero 8 mechanicals. A perfect match?
10 Feb 2012
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
It's valet time for John's BMW. And his 330d Touring's now looking as perky as the day it was made
6 Feb 2012
Citroen DS3-R v rivals
Citroen DS3-R v rivals
Citroen re-enters the hot hatch class with its 204bhp DS3 Racing. But is it exciting enough to beat Clio 200 Cup, Polo GTI, Corsa VXR and Mini JCW? Re…
19 Dec 2011
Ginetta G60 coupe review
Ginetta G60 coupe review
The spririt of TVR is alive in Ginetta's new Cayman-rivaling G60, with its 310bhp V6 and no driver aids. Review here
16 Dec 2011
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
John's new rear-wheel drive commuting car gains some cold weather tyres to make it more useable this winter
6 Dec 2011
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
John Barker buys himself a bargain Beemer, a used but tidy 2004 330d Sport Touring. First impressions here
16 Nov 2011
Lotus Evora S 2012 model year review
Lotus Evora S 2012 model year review
Previous evo Car of the Year, the Lotus Evora, gets a refresh and quality upgrade for 2012. We drive the supercharged Evora S
10 Oct 2011
We race an R8 at the Ring
We race an R8 at the Ring
evo's John Barker reports on a well-earned top 20 finish at the Nurburgring 24 hours in an Audi R8 LMS
2 Aug 2011
evo races Audi R8 LMS
evo races Audi R8 LMS
John Barker is racing at the Nurburgring 24 hours again. This time in one of the race's quickest cars, the Audi R8 LMS
9 May 2011
Clio V6 v Megane 250 track video
Clio V6 v Megane 250 track video
The Renaultsport Clio V6 255 and Megane 250 Cup have near identical power-to-weight figures. So which is the best on track? Report, pictures and video
11 Apr 2011
Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI quattro review
Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI quattro review
We drive the Audi R8 Spyder with its new 424bhp, 4.2-litre V8 engine. As good as the V10?
17 Mar 2011
McLaren F1 road test
McLaren F1 road test
New McLaren MP4-12C review countdown: evo's John Barker was one of the first journalists to test the McLaren F1. After 15 years, they meet again
24 Nov 2010
Lotus Evora Supercharged review
Lotus Evora Supercharged review
New 345bhp supercharged version of evo's 2009 Car of the Year, the Lotus Evora
22 Nov 2010
Jaguar XJ D review
Jaguar XJ D review
More frugal Jaguar XJ sports saloon gets 442lb ft of torque and Supersport looks
22 Nov 2010
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG review
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG review
First outing for AMG's new 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8, more power and lower emissions than old 6.2
22 Nov 2010
Infiniti M37S saloon review
Infiniti M37S saloon review
Infiniti M37S is a BMW 5-Series rival with sporting flavour, 316bhp V6 petrol engine, four-wheel steering, fully loaded for just £45k
22 Oct 2010
Caterham 7 celebration
Caterham 7 celebration
50 years on, the Seven is still the definitive lightweight sports car. We celebrate the legacy by driving seven of our favourites
30 Sep 2010
AC Schnitzer ACS4 Turbo S review
AC Schnitzer ACS4 Turbo S review
Tuner creates best-handling BMW Z4 yet, power up to 375bhp, styling tweaks bring attitude to match
22 Sep 2010
Aston Martin Rapide v rivals
Aston Martin Rapide v rivals
Aston Martin's 470bhp, V12-engined, four-seat Rapide is here. We test it back-to-back with its closest supersaloon rivals from Maserati, Bentley and P…
26 Aug 2010
BMW M3 Competition
BMW M3 Competition
Finding the optimum car settings using the BMW M3 Competition's 'Power' button
24 Aug 2010
BMW M3 Competition
BMW M3 Competition
1000 miles in, how's our new BMW M3 Competition feeling? Auto gearbox and matt paint thoughts here
24 Jul 2010
Aston V8 Vantage N420 review
Aston V8 Vantage N420 review
Built to celebrate Aston Martin's racing successes, we drive the special edition V8 Vantage N420.
9 Jul 2010
BMW M3 Competition
BMW M3 Competition
John Barker's new long termer - a matt grey BMW M3 coupe in new Competition spec. What's it like?
24 Jun 2010
Merc SLS AMG v rivals
Merc SLS AMG v rivals
The Mercedes SLS AMG impressed in isolation, but how does it stack up against Aston V12 Vantage, Bristol Fighter, Audi R8 V10, Ferrari 599 and new Por…
24 Jun 2010
Jaguar XJ Supersport review
Jaguar XJ Supersport review
We drive the super new Jaguar XJ saloon in high performance V8 Supersport form. It's a brilliant driver's car
22 Jun 2010