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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.

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
Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011) review: the original hyperhatch
Ford Focus RS500
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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
evo magazine issue 345
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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
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
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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 GT3 S/C convertible is here, and it's required by law to be lightweight
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
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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
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
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
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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
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?
BMW i4 M60
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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?
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
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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
Ferrari Amalfi Spider
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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
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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
The Audi RS3 Competition is a £92k goodbye to Ingolstadt’s five-cylinder
Audi RS3 Competition
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The Audi RS3 Competition is a £92k goodbye to Ingolstadt’s five-cylinder

Audi marks the end of the line for the RS3 and its five-cylinder engine with an ultra-limited special, and we don’t use that phrase lightly… 
10 Mar 2026
BMW iX3 review – a cheaper 500-mile alternative to the Volvo EX60
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BMW iX3 review – a cheaper 500-mile alternative to the Volvo EX60

The iX3 is the model to kickstart a new era for BMW, and while its looks might be divisive, its class-leading stats certainly are not
10 Mar 2026
BMW iX M70 review – Pagani torque makes Munich's electric SUV worse
BMW iX M70
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BMW iX M70 review – Pagani torque makes Munich's electric SUV worse

The flagship BMW iX is a bit more powerful and more sensibly priced than before. It’s still basically pointless
4 Mar 2026
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Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival
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Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival

The 508 isn’t standout in any area, but it’s one of Peugeot’s better efforts at an executive saloon – and more stylish than most
3 Mar 2026
The new Audi RS5 looks good, but these used fast estates cost a fraction of the price
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The new Audi RS5 looks good, but these used fast estates cost a fraction of the price

The new RS5 Avant is a hit, but if you don’t have £90k to spare these used alternatives offer impressive performance at a fraction of the price
27 Feb 2026
BMW XM review – the most powerful BMW on sale, and also the worst
BMW XM
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
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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
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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