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John Barker
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
Long term tests

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
Reviews

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
evo races Audi R8 LMS at the Nurburgring
Features

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 an Audi R8 LMS at the Nurburgring 24 hours
Features

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
Renault Clio V6 v Renault Megane 250 Cup track battle video
Videos

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
Infiniti FX30D S review
Infiniti FX30D S
Reviews

Infiniti FX30D S review

'Crossover' SUV, 406lb ft diesel V6
1 Dec 2010
Lotus Evora Supercharged review
Lotus Evora S supercharged
Reviews

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
Reviews

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 S63AMG
Reviews

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
Reviews

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 Seven celebration
Features

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 (BMW Z4) review
Reviews

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
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Aston Martin Rapide v rivals
Aston Martin Rapide v Porsche Panamera Turbo v Maserati Quattroporte GT S v Bentley Flying Spur Speed
Group tests

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
Long term tests

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
Long term tests

BMW M3 Competition

1000 miles in, how's our new BMW M3 Competition feeling? Auto gearbox and matt paint thoughts here
24 Jul 2010
BMW M3 Competition
BMW M3 Competition
Long term tests

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
Mercedes SLS AMG v Ferrari 599, Porsche 911, Aston Martin, Audi R8 and Bristol Fighter
Features

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
Reviews

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
Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 review
Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 sports coupe review
Reviews

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 review

The concept has become a production reality, but is the Peugeot RCZ as good to drive as it is to look at?
18 Apr 2010
Nismo GT-R Club Sports review
Nismo Nissan GT-R Club Sports review
Reviews

Nismo GT-R Club Sports review

It costs £28,500 more than a stock GT-R but has no more power. So what's special about the Nismo?
18 Apr 2010
Maserati GranCabrio review
Maserati GranCabrio review
Reviews

Maserati GranCabrio review

A proper four-seater sports convertible is a rare thing. Has Maserati hit the bullseye?
18 Apr 2010
370Z Roadster v its rivals
Nissan 370Z Roadster v Audi TT S v BMW Z4
Group tests

370Z Roadster v its rivals

We’re big fans of Nissan’s 370Z, but is the new Roadster version still a satisfying drive? Here it meets rivals from Audi and BMW
14 Apr 2010
Peugeot RCZ road test review
Peugeot RCZ
Reviews

Peugeot RCZ road test review

We drive the 197bhp turbo version of the Peugeot RCZ. Is it a drivers' car?
16 Mar 2010
911 Turbo v GT-R v R8
Porsche 911 Turbo v Nissan GT-R v Audi R8 V10
Features

911 Turbo v GT-R v R8

In the course of an epic Welsh road trip, the new, more powerful and more focused Porsche 911 Turbo takes on the Audi R8 V10 and its arch nemesis, the…
23 Feb 2010
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Nismo GT-R Club Sports road test
Nismo corner
Reviews

Nismo GT-R Club Sports road test

Nismo's take on the GT-R. Lighter, tougher, costlier and even better to drive
15 Feb 2010
Maserati GranCabrio road test
Maserati GranCabrio
Reviews

Maserati GranCabrio road test

Maserati GranTurismo based convertible road tested. A proper four seater sports car?
12 Feb 2010
Aston Martin Rapide road test
Aston Martin Rapide front action
Reviews

Aston Martin Rapide road test

Aston Martin's four door DB9. How does the 470bhp Rapide V12 supersaloon stack up?
5 Feb 2010
BMW Z4 sDrive 23i review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW Z4 sDrive 23i
Reviews

BMW Z4 sDrive 23i review - price, specs and 0-60 time

Smallest engine makes for rounded package in the BMW Z4 roadster's range
6 Jan 2010
Vauxhall Astra SRi
Vauxhall Astra SRi
Reviews

Vauxhall Astra SRi

Warm hatch shows the new Astra has the model’s best chassis ever
21 Dec 2009
BMW 135i
BMW 135i
Long term tests

BMW 135i

The weather conspired against a new Bedford track time, but the car feels sharper than the 20bhp increase suggests, so expect a fast lap when it's fin…
1 Dec 2009
Big Fun?
Porsche Panamera v Maserati Quattroporte S v Jaguar XFR
Group tests

Big Fun?

With 493bhp, the Turbo is the ultimate version of Porsche’s new Panamera. It’s astonishingly quick, too, but does it involve the driver like the Maser…
1 Dec 2009
MonoTracer test
Peraves MonoTracer
Features

MonoTracer test

Half-car, half-bike, the £50,000 Peraves MonoTracer is the answer to a question you didn’t ask. But we thought it might just be on to something – unti…
25 Nov 2009
Renaultsport Clio 200
Renaultsport Clio 200
Reviews

Renaultsport Clio 200

More expensive but better equipped, non-Cup Renaultsport Clio has its place
24 Nov 2009
Ibiza Cupra V Clio 200 Cup
SEAT Ibiza Cupra V Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup
Group tests

Ibiza Cupra V Clio 200 Cup

SEAT’s new Ibiza Cupra has the Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup square in its sights. Can our current hot hatch favourite defend its position? Time to find o…
23 Nov 2009