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Sam plays a crucial role in the content you read on the evo website. Writing news and features, publishing contributions from the wider team and overseeing the output of evo’s social media channels, he’s the engine room of evo digital operation.

The 715bhp V12 Ferrari Purosangue has now been made even more ‘Speciale’ 
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The 715bhp V12 Ferrari Purosangue has now been made even more ‘Speciale’ 

Ferrari's four-seater can now be made even sharper with the Handling Speciale package, enhancing the Purosangue’s chassis, powertrain and design
29 Apr 2026
The Volkswagen ID.Polo is an electric car you might actually want to own
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The Volkswagen ID.Polo is an electric car you might actually want to own

The ID.Polo is a model said to revive Volkswagen’s old-school charm, adopting a new platform and a fresh design approach inside and out
29 Apr 2026
Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun
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Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun

Great sports saloons are as performant and engaging as supercars, but with the practicality to suit almost all day-to-day jobs. These are our favourit…
28 Apr 2026
BMW X5 review – still a benchmark for the full-size SUV
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BMW X5 review – still a benchmark for the full-size SUV

Despite immense pressure from rivals, the original BMW SUV still holds it own 27 years since its launch
24 Apr 2026
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way

Despite intimidating looks, Sant'Agata's Aventador SVJ offers one of the most exploitable experiences yet
24 Apr 2026

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Porsche's Cayenne Coupé Electric is a 911-inspired SUV with Aston Martin Valkyrie power
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Porsche's Cayenne Coupé Electric is a 911-inspired SUV with Aston Martin Valkyrie power

The all-new electric Porsche Cayenne has only just hit the road, but Stuttgart has already launched a second variant… this time, inspired by the 911
24 Apr 2026
The 222bhp Cupra Raval is an Alpine A290 rival with a tempting price tag
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The 222bhp Cupra Raval is an Alpine A290 rival with a tempting price tag

Cupra’s baby EV arrives as a Volkswagen ID.Polo with more aggressive looks, sportier ambitions and a reasonable price tag
23 Apr 2026
The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times
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The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the ultimate proving ground for performance cars – these are the fastest laps ever recorded
22 Apr 2026
The new BMW 7-series has a Dolby Atmos cinema and a 'Ceremonial Light Carpet'
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The new BMW 7-series has a Dolby Atmos cinema and a 'Ceremonial Light Carpet'

BMW continues its aggressive range-wide Neue Klasse update with an overhauled 7-series, bringing new tech, design and powertrain upgrades to the flags…
22 Apr 2026
Genesis GV60 review – a cut-price BMW iX?
Genesis GV60
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Genesis GV60 review – a cut-price BMW iX?

Top-class refinement and high-end powertrain tech make the Genesis GV60 a competitive alternative to more expensive German offerings, if the package a…
21 Apr 2026
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The Lamborghini Revuelto SV is around the corner, and we’ve already seen it testing
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The Lamborghini Revuelto SV is around the corner, and we’ve already seen it testing

The Lamborghini Revuelto is one of the most capable cars on sale, but soon it’ll be taken one step further. We’ve spotted the SV testing ahead of its …
21 Apr 2026
Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011) review: the original hyperhatch
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Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011) review: the original hyperhatch

The Ford Focus RS500 is the ultimate incarnation of a hyperhatch trailblazer, and now they're like gold dust
20 Apr 2026
Ford just beat Porsche at its own game with the Mustang GTD Competition 
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Ford just beat Porsche at its own game with the Mustang GTD Competition 

The Multimatic-developed Mustang GTD is even quicker in Competition-form, making its previous Nürburgring laps look slow…
17 Apr 2026
Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nürburgring lap proves 1250bhp isn’t enough
Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nurburgring lap
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Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nürburgring lap proves 1250bhp isn’t enough

The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with the Manthey Racing kit has finally recorded an official Nürburgring time, and it makes Corvette’s 1250bhp ZR1X look a …
17 Apr 2026
evo magazine issue 345 May 2026 – on sale now
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evo magazine issue 345 May 2026 – on sale now

In the latest issue of evo magazine we drive Aston Martin Valhalla, put the new Honda Prelude up against its closest alternative and revisit the iconi…
15 Apr 2026
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo proves car companies (sometimes) listen
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New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo proves car companies (sometimes) listen

The ID.3 is the staple of Volkswagen’s EV range, and it’s been given a much-needed mid-life facelift to help it combat fierce competition from China a…
15 Apr 2026
The Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge is coming, and it might be the most confusing model ever
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The Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge is coming, and it might be the most confusing model ever

Porsche is readying its replacement for the Cayman GT4 Clubsport racer, the 911 GT4, and we’ve spotted it completing its final testing ahead of its la…
14 Apr 2026
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C convertible is here, and it's required by law to be lightweight
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The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C convertible is here, and it's required by law to be lightweight

The new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C takes the best bits of GT3 and S/T and combines them with an electrically folding soft‑top. It’s pricey at £200,500, but t…
14 Apr 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?
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Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?

A sophisticated new chassis, up to 805bhp and a more practical cabin provide the Mercedes-AMG GT with everything it needs to take on the best in the b…
13 Apr 2026
Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6, 2017 - 2026) review – a hot hatch we won't miss
Volkswagen Polo GTI
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Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6, 2017 - 2026) review – a hot hatch we won't miss

The Polo GTI was Volkswagen’s smallest hot hatch and one of the last holdouts in its segment, but now it too has met its end
10 Apr 2026
The Honda Super N is a fun city car for under £20k: watch out, Renault Twingo
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The Honda Super N is a fun city car for under £20k: watch out, Renault Twingo

Take one ultra-compact EV, make it fun to drive and increase track width to put it (just) outside Japanese kei car regulations, and you get the Super …
10 Apr 2026
This retro Mercedes 190E is entering the world's toughest race, but it's not what it seems
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This retro Mercedes 190E is entering the world's toughest race, but it's not what it seems

The maker of the Mercedes CLK GTR and Pagani Huayra R’s screaming V12 is officially bringing its take on the iconic 190E Evo II to the 2026 Nürburgrin…
9 Apr 2026
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A new Mercedes-AMG GT is on the horizon, but don’t get too excited…
2026 Mercedes AMG GT and SL facelift spied
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A new Mercedes-AMG GT is on the horizon, but don’t get too excited…

Mercedes is gearing up to launch an updated AMG GT in-line with the rest of the range, and we’ve spotted it testing ahead of its launch
8 Apr 2026
Polestar 4 review – a reason to ignore Tesla’s Model Y
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Polestar 4 review – a reason to ignore Tesla’s Model Y

The Polestar 4 is a style and performance statement with more appeal than most in its segment, but it lacks the dynamic polish of some rivals and has …
26 Mar 2026
Best small cars 2026 – new and used affordable fun runarounds
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Best small cars 2026 – new and used affordable fun runarounds

New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too
25 Mar 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
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Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can

Alfa Romeo's 276bhp saloon might be long in the tooth, but it's still a compelling alternative to the German establishment
25 Mar 2026
The Land Rover Defender's toughest test: how the D7X-R triumphed at the Dakar Rally
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The Land Rover Defender's toughest test: how the D7X-R triumphed at the Dakar Rally

The Defender D7X-R is tackling the world’s most gruelling off-road race, and unlike many competition cars, this one has strong ties to a car we know w…
24 Mar 2026
BMW i4 M60 review – picking up where the Tesla Model S left off?
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BMW i4 M60 review – picking up where the Tesla Model S left off?

BMW’s Neue Klasse line is about to inject next-generation EV tech into the M car, but until then, the i4 M60 is the closest we’ll get
24 Mar 2026
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – has Hyundai beaten BMW M at its own game?
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – has Hyundai beaten BMW M at its own game?

The Ioniq 6 N might look odd, but it's a genuinely engaging electric car with performance to concern more expensive combustion-powered alternatives
20 Mar 2026
Is Hyundai N about to create a petrol-powered Honda Civic Type R rival?
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Is Hyundai N about to create a petrol-powered Honda Civic Type R rival?

It might just have launched its second all-electric model, but Hyundai N feels there’s still a future for combustion power in its range
19 Mar 2026
New Ferrari Amalfi Spider is a 200mph drop-top to rival Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster
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New Ferrari Amalfi Spider is a 200mph drop-top to rival Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster

Less than a year since the launch of the coupe, Ferrari has uncovered the drop-top Amalfi Spider. Sam Jenkins has been to Italy for a first look
12 Mar 2026
Alfa Romeo Junior review – small Italian crossover to rival Ford's Puma
Alfa Romeo Junior
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Alfa Romeo Junior review – small Italian crossover to rival Ford's Puma

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s small crossover with hybrid and electric versions. The flagship Veloce has a real performance edge
12 Mar 2026
evo magazine issue 344 April 2026 – on sale now
evo magazine issue 344
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evo magazine issue 344 April 2026 – on sale now

In the latest issue of evo magazine we gather five-star icons, wrangle 1800bhp on the road and say farewell to the FL5 Type R, plus a whole lot more
11 Mar 2026
evo Spring Essentials Guide
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evo Spring Essentials Guide

Warmer weather is finally on the horizon, so we've gathered a range of the best car care essentials to get you prepped
11 Mar 2026