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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.

BMW XM review – the most powerful BMW on sale, and also the worst
BMW XM
Reviews

BMW XM review – the most powerful BMW on sale, and also the worst

The divisive BMW XM is Munich’s most powerful model ever, but it also delivers the weakest driving experience of the range
26 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 review – still the hatchback benchmark?
Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 review – still the hatchback benchmark?

The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf is a better offering than the original, but it’s still not quite the no-brainer the model once was
24 Feb 2026
Audi A6 e-tron review – Ingolstadt’s electric answer to the BMW 5-series
Audi A6 e tron
Reviews

Audi A6 e-tron review – Ingolstadt’s electric answer to the BMW 5-series

Over 30 years since it first went on sale, Audi’s A6 gets an all-electric variant. It has its strengths, but an injection of tech has weakened the pac…
20 Feb 2026
The all-new Audi RS5 is a practical estate car with McLaren power
Audi RS5
News

The all-new Audi RS5 is a practical estate car with McLaren power

The RS4 might have met its end, but now Audi Sport has launched its replacement with the all-new V6-powered RS5
19 Feb 2026
Used car deals of the week: a Ferrari F12 for supersaloon money
F12 Used car deals
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Used car deals of the week: a Ferrari F12 for supersaloon money

We dive into the classifieds this week to find the very best performance cars for the least amount of money, including a cut-price V12 Ferrari
13 Feb 2026
People are angry about the Ferrari Luce’s interior, but that’s a good thing
Ferrari Luce
Opinion

People are angry about the Ferrari Luce’s interior, but that’s a good thing

The interior for Ferrari’s very first electric car has caused a stir, and Maranello shouldn’t be worried
12 Feb 2026
The BMW M3 is going electric next year, but it sounds like a V10
Electric BMW M3
News

The BMW M3 is going electric next year, but it sounds like a V10

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 …
26 Jan 2026
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car
News

Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026

After a five-year stint, Aston Martin is handing the reins to Mercedes-AMG for Formula 1 safety and medical car duties
20 Jan 2026
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
Dacia Sandrider
Features

The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider

The Dacia Sandrider is a £1million, Prodrive-built Rally-Raid special that now has an outright Dakar Rally win under its belt. We dissect it
19 Jan 2026
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
Caterham Project V
News

Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here

Caterham’s new age electric coupe is now officially behind schedule, but the first running prototype has now been unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon
13 Jan 2026
Audi RS6 (C8, 2019 - 2025) review – the fast Audi that caught up to BMW’s M5
Audi RS6
In-depth reviews

Audi RS6 (C8, 2019 - 2025) review – the fast Audi that caught up to BMW’s M5

The C8 RS6 arrived as the best yet and only got better, right as rivals from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG fell off the boil
6 Jan 2026
Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks
Best cars 2025
Best cars

Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks

The last 12 months have been chock full of incredible driver’s cars from all corners of the market. We list them all
20 Dec 2025
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evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
eCoty 2025 video
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evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head

It's time. 12 outstanding contenders and 15,000 miles on some of Europe's best roads, we embark on the ultimate trip to identify the best performance …
19 Dec 2025
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2026
News

evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details

Dates for the 2026 evo Trackdays season have now been confirmed, and tickets are already available to buy...
18 Dec 2025
Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k
F-type used car deals
Advice

Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k

We dive into the classifieds to find the very best performance cars for the least amount of money, including a Jaguar F-type for less than a hot hatch
17 Dec 2025
Mercedes-Benz G-class review – flawed, but deeply desirable
Mercedes G-class
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz G-class review – flawed, but deeply desirable

The G-class is more modern and usable than it’s ever been, and despite its shortcomings, you’ll still want one
17 Dec 2025
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
Aston Martin Victor – exhaust pipe
News

Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?

The EU has officially opted against an outright ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars with more flexible emissions targets coming instead
16 Dec 2025
Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine
Bentley Flying Spur
In-depth reviews

Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine

Bentley flagship saloon deftly balances the roles of luxury limo and super saloon, compromising very little in each
16 Dec 2025
Peugeot 208 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 208 GT
Reviews

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…
12 Dec 2025
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best
VW Golf R
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best

VW were quick to rush the Mk8 Golf into its second phase, but even the Mk8.5 Golf R is underwhelming compared to its distant predecessors
11 Dec 2025
The Mercedes C63 is getting the axe, but not for the reason you’d think
Mercedes AMG C63 S E Performance
News

The Mercedes C63 is getting the axe, but not for the reason you’d think

Just a few years since its launch in 2022, Mercedes-AMG’s controversial plug-in hybrid C63 looks to be getting the axe alongside numerous other models
11 Dec 2025
The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different
Lexus LFA Concept SJ
News

The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different

What was the Lexus Sport Concept is now the LFA, and now we know what will power it
8 Dec 2025
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
Toyota GR GT SJ
News

The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage

Toyota has revealed its highly anticipated flagship V8 super GT, and we’ve spoken to the team behind its creation in Japan
8 Dec 2025
The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'
Toyota GR GT3 SJ
News

The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'

Not only has Toyota launched a new flagship supercar developed from the ground-up, it’s given us a fully fledged GT3 alternative to go with it
8 Dec 2025
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evo magazine issue 341 January 2026 – evo Car of the Year 2025 out now
evo issue 341
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evo magazine issue 341 January 2026 – evo Car of the Year 2025 out now

It’s that time again. In the latest issue, we embark on a mammoth five-day journey to the south of France to determine the winner of evo Car of the Ye…
3 Dec 2025
Polestar 3 review – a cheaper alternative to the BMW iX?
Polestar 3
Reviews

Polestar 3 review – a cheaper alternative to the BMW iX?

The Polestar 3 is a luxurious and keenly priced electric SUV, but does it really feel like a sports car?
2 Dec 2025
Seat Ibiza review – Yes, you can still buy a new supermini
SEAT Ibiza 2021
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Seat Ibiza review – Yes, you can still buy a new supermini

Small affordable(ish) cars aren't finished just yet, despite the likes of Ford and Vauxhall walking away from this vital sector, which is why Seat sti…
2 Dec 2025
Audi A3 review – can it match the BMW 1-series?
Audi A3
Reviews

Audi A3 review – can it match the BMW 1-series?

The Audi A3 was the first truly premium hatchback to hit the market, but new competition has diluted its appeal
26 Nov 2025
The BMW Z4 Final Edition is the very last of its kind
BMW Z4 Final Edition
News

The BMW Z4 Final Edition is the very last of its kind

Production of the third-generation BMW Z4 is coming to a close, and this is the final version you’ll be able to buy
26 Nov 2025
Used Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) review: a driver's supermini for under £3000
Fiat Panda 100HP
Reviews

Used Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) review: a driver's supermini for under £3000

Almost two decades since its launch, the Fiat Panda 100HP is a truly bargainous tiddler that still delivers big smiles
25 Nov 2025
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia EV6 GT
Reviews

Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power

Kia’s EV6 GT has inherited the powertrain from the Ioniq 5 N, and the results are as compelling as you might expect
19 Nov 2025
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
Polestar 2
Reviews

Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3

The Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as some alternatives
19 Nov 2025
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
evo podcast 32
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New evo podcast: episode 32 available now

Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
17 Nov 2025
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
Cupra Leon VZ3 estate
Reviews

Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R

The Cupra Leon estate is the slept-on AWD cousin to the Golf R and S3, utilising the much-lauded torque-splitter differential
17 Nov 2025