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Sam Jenkins

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.

Hyundai i30 N (2017 - 2024) review – the bargain Civic Type R rival
Hyundai i30 N
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Hyundai i30 N (2017 - 2024) review – the bargain Civic Type R rival

Hyundai knocked it out of the park at the first time of asking with the i30 N. It’s not perfect, it’s one of the most rounded and rewarding hot hatche…
4 Sep 2026
Rolls-Royce Ghost review – is it really worth £100k more than a Bentley Flying Spur?
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost
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Rolls-Royce Ghost review – is it really worth £100k more than a Bentley Flying Spur?

While Rolls-Royce produces an electric car in the peerless Spectre, in the Ghost Black Badge it proves its old school V12 still has plenty of life lef…
4 Sep 2026
2027 BMW M3 – everything we know about M’s Audi RS5 rival
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2027 BMW M3 – everything we know about M’s Audi RS5 rival

The electric version of the next-generation BMW M3 is now officially coming in 2027, leading the way for a new era of M cars. Now we know how it will …
3 Sep 2026
Best electric cars – these EVs deserve the attention of car enthusiasts
Best electric cars
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Best electric cars – these EVs deserve the attention of car enthusiasts

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2026, and we've picked the best of the breed for those looking for performance
3 Sep 2026
Bristol Fighter review – Britain’s troubled 210mph answer to the Ferrari 599
Bristol Fighter
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Bristol Fighter review – Britain’s troubled 210mph answer to the Ferrari 599

The 200mph British supercar with gullwing doors and an 8-litre V10 was conceived to challenge accepted supercar norms, and now it's made an unexpected…
2 Sep 2026

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New Range Rover Electric is ready to meet Bentley’s Torcal head-on
Range Rover Electric
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New Range Rover Electric is ready to meet Bentley’s Torcal head-on

The Range Rover is now available with an all-electric powertrain, and while the technology is all-new, it’s all reassuringly familiar
1 Sep 2026
Government goes undercover to clamp down on loud car exhausts, not just emissions
Exhaust
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Government goes undercover to clamp down on loud car exhausts, not just emissions

As the government explores new legislation to keep emissions in check, the DVSA has fined a firm for creating loud exhausts 
1 Sep 2026
Ferrari 458 (2009 - 2015) review – the last and best supercar of its kind
Ferrari 458 Italia
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Ferrari 458 (2009 - 2015) review – the last and best supercar of its kind

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the Ferrari 458 remains thrilling, engaging and deeply desirable today
28 Aug 2026
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is more powerful and cheaper than BMW's M3
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is more powerful and cheaper than BMW's M3

The CLA 45 is no more expensive than the old A45 but with 671bhp, is obviously way more potent
28 Aug 2026
£100k Audi Q9 is a huge BMW X7 rival… but there’s a catch
Audi Q9
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£100k Audi Q9 is a huge BMW X7 rival… but there’s a catch

As if the Q7 wasn’t big enough, Audi has launched a new £103k flagship SUV to sit alongside it with the enormous Q9 
26 Aug 2026
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Mazda has killed the 2-litre MX-5 and given its best bits to the 1.5-litre
2027 Mazda MX-5 1.5
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Mazda has killed the 2-litre MX-5 and given its best bits to the 1.5-litre

As emissions regulations close in, Mazda has announced the discontinuation of one of our favourite current sports cars on sale: the 2-litre MX-5. Than…
26 Aug 2026
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – still the definitive hot hatch?
Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review – still the definitive hot hatch?

The Mk8.5 Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, now with improved if not perfected HMI and driving dynamics
25 Aug 2026
A Ford Mustang saloon might finally be coming – ‘Mach 4’ four-door rumoured to arrive by 2030
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A Ford Mustang saloon might finally be coming – ‘Mach 4’ four-door rumoured to arrive by 2030

Ford’s actively developing a four-door Mustang saloon for release before 2030, according to a rumoured dealership preview
25 Aug 2026
Ford Puma Coupe (1997 - 2002) review – the most overlooked cheap driver's car?
Ford Puma Coupe
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Ford Puma Coupe (1997 - 2002) review – the most overlooked cheap driver's car?

Despite increasing rarity, the original Ford Puma coupe is a performance bargain, with a sweet chassis and great choice of engines
24 Aug 2026
Ferrari Luce – price, specs and release date of Italy’s infamous EV
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Ferrari Luce – price, specs and release date of Italy’s infamous EV

Ferrari’s first EV is perhaps the most controversial new car of this century, yet after the immediate furore, the signs – and stock price – have moved…
24 Aug 2026
Best saloon cars 2026 – fun fast four-door cars
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Best saloon cars 2026 – fun fast four-door cars

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…
19 Aug 2026
Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3, 2018 - 2026) review – still a true BMW X5 rival?
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Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3, 2018 - 2026) review – still a true BMW X5 rival?

It might be at the end of its life in third-generation form, but Volkswagen’s dependable SUV still does exactly what it says on the tin
18 Aug 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
Alfa Romeo Giulia
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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
18 Aug 2026
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini cut down in its prime
Hyundai i20 N – front
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Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini cut down in its prime

The i20 N was an inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai’s performance division, agile, and with superb mid-corner traction to make it one of the greats
17 Aug 2026
The Land Rover Defender Dakar is a 626bhp race car for the road, with ‘Flight mode’
Land Rover Defender Dakar
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The Land Rover Defender Dakar is a 626bhp race car for the road, with ‘Flight mode’

As if the Defender Octa wasn’t enough, Land Rover has created the road-going Defender Dakar to celebrate the success of its race-winning D7X-R
17 Aug 2026
The GMA S1 is today’s McLaren F1 – sorry, T.50 owners
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The GMA S1 is today’s McLaren F1 – sorry, T.50 owners

Gordon Murray Automotive has revived the McLaren F1 with the road-biased GMA S1, a 12,100rpm V12 special based upon the ultra-exclusive S1 LM
14 Aug 2026
£1.2m Lanzante 95-59 now offered with McLaren F1-inspired HDK upgrade
Lanzante 95-59
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£1.2m Lanzante 95-59 now offered with McLaren F1-inspired HDK upgrade

Lanzante’s celebration of its 1995 Le Mans win has 850bhp, a McLaren F1-inspired three-seat layout and now, an optional High Downforce Kit
14 Aug 2026
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Genesis G80 Electrified review – a Mercedes S-class for less?
Genesis G80 Electrified
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Genesis G80 Electrified review – a Mercedes S-class for less?

Genesis has gone all-in on electric power with its mid-sized G80 luxury saloon, and despite the lower price point, it stands as a worthy S-class alter…
13 Aug 2026
Jaguar XF (X260, 2015 - 2024) review – a British luxury saloon from £4000
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Jaguar XF (X260, 2015 - 2024) review – a British luxury saloon from £4000

The second-generation Jaguar XF became a fine example of a luxury saloon in its final form, and it can now be had for next to nothing
12 Aug 2026
Red Bull RB17 – the 15,000rpm track hypercar that will beat F1 cars… sometimes
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Red Bull RB17 – the 15,000rpm track hypercar that will beat F1 cars… sometimes

Red Bull’s rival to the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro, Pagani Huayra R and GMA T.50S Niki Lauda goes to the ultimate extreme
12 Aug 2026
Audi Q7 review – the new BMW X5 has its work cut out
Third-generation Audi Q7
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Audi Q7 review – the new BMW X5 has its work cut out

Audi has beaten the BMW X5 to the punch with the launch of its full-sized Q7 SUV. It’s a familiar recipe despite a new look, but that’s no bad thing
11 Aug 2026
Pininfarina's take on the Honda NSX isn't far away: JAS Tensei interior revealed
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Pininfarina's take on the Honda NSX isn't far away: JAS Tensei interior revealed

For those bored of backdated Porsche 911s, Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport are working on reimagining the iconic Honda NSX of the '90s. Here's our best…
10 Aug 2026
Best V8 cars ever – from high-revving Ferraris to burbling TVRs
Best V8s
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Best V8 cars ever – from high-revving Ferraris to burbling TVRs

The V8 could be the most versatile performance car engine configuration, powering everything from exotic supercars to pickups. These are our favourite…
10 Aug 2026
The Aston Martin DB12 S has had its grille painted bright blue, and ‘VMF’ is why
Aston Martin DB12 S VMF editions
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The Aston Martin DB12 S has had its grille painted bright blue, and ‘VMF’ is why

Aston Martin is going back to the 1950s with three special DB12s, designed to reference its famous ‘VMF’ DB2 racers 
10 Aug 2026
Tesla Model Y review – the cure for range anxiety?
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model Y review – the cure for range anxiety?

You’ll struggle to drive any distance without seeing a Tesla Model Y, but there is good reason for that
7 Aug 2026
Land Rover Defender review – a cheaper alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Land Rover Defender 90 P400 – tracking
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Land Rover Defender review – a cheaper alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser?

The Defender isn’t a typical evo car, but it's something we’d gladly have sat in the garage next to one
6 Aug 2026
Bugatti Destrier revealed as the ultimate one-off W16 hypercar (really, this time)
Bugatti Destrier
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Bugatti Destrier revealed as the ultimate one-off W16 hypercar (really, this time)

The one-off Destrier is the latest creation from Bugatti’s Solitaire programme, and there’s no underlying Chiron hardware here
6 Aug 2026
Peugeot 208 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 208 GT
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Peugeot 208 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta

Today's Peugeot supermini is a very different beast to those that came before; it’s clever, stylish and hides a sweet chassis that’s clawing to get ou…
6 Aug 2026
Fastest hot hatchbacks 2026 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard
Fastest hot hatches
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Fastest hot hatchbacks 2026 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard

The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability – here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested
4 Aug 2026