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Yousuf Ashraf

Yousuf began testing performance cars on his YouTube channel, Ashraf on Cars, and his written work has since been published in Autocar, Hagerty, The Intercooler and Auto Express. He joined evo in 2023, and his contributions to the magazine have earned him the Guild of Motoring Writers Young Writer of the Year, Newspress Rising Star and Newspress Road Tester of the Year awards. As a former karting Welsh Champion, racing gets Yousuf’s blood pumping like nothing else – apart from a magazine deadline, perhaps...

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid review – why Porsche's T-Hybrid is also one of the best
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid review – why Porsche's T-Hybrid is also one of the best

A new turbo-charged hybrid engine and chassis upgrades have injected personality and huge capability into the 992.2 GTS – it’s one of our favourite mo…
6 Mar 2026
New Cupra Born arrives as a feistier Volkswagen ID.3, with bucket seats and up to 322bhp
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New Cupra Born arrives as a feistier Volkswagen ID.3, with bucket seats and up to 322bhp

Cupra has given the ID.3-based Born a substantial refresh, comprising a new design, updated interior and physical steering wheel controls rather than …
5 Mar 2026
Porsche Taycan review – it's still one of the most complete electric cars on sale
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Porsche Taycan review – it's still one of the most complete electric cars on sale

The Taycan is one of the most broadly talented EVs you can buy, with class leading performance, range and genuine Porsche DNA in the way it drives
4 Mar 2026
Best fast estate cars 2026 – thrilling performance wagons with space and pace
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Best fast estate cars 2026 – thrilling performance wagons with space and pace

Haven’t got the space for your own sports car and a family hack? None do it better as a do-it-all performance car than a fast estate
4 Mar 2026
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

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – showing Porsche how to make a fun electric car
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – showing Porsche how to make a fun electric car

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is a fascinating take on the electric performance car, with some of the most complex electronics you’ll find on a series-productio…
2 Mar 2026
Best McLarens – Woking’s scintillating Ferrari fighters
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Best McLarens – Woking’s scintillating Ferrari fighters

McLaren has produced some of the most stunning, technically impressive supercars in history – these are the best of the bunch
2 Mar 2026
Honda NSX-R review – Japan’s Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the most exciting supercars ever
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Honda NSX-R review – Japan’s Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the most exciting supercars ever

The NSX-R is a product of Honda’s fanatical attention to detail and engineering focus. It’s a triumph – one of the very best supercars of all time
2 Mar 2026
Peugeot 205 GTi vs Renault 5 GT Turbo vs Citroen AX GT: It’s '80s French hot hatch heaven – car pictures of the week
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Peugeot 205 GTi vs Renault 5 GT Turbo vs Citroen AX GT: It’s '80s French hot hatch heaven – car pictures of the week

In issue 343 of evo, we test iconic '80s hot hatches from Peugeot, Citroen and Renault – these are our favourite shots
28 Feb 2026
Best convertible cars – our favourite open-air thrillers
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Best convertible cars – our favourite open-air thrillers

There's nothing quite like an open-top performance car – these are the best of the current crop
27 Feb 2026
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2026 review – Italy’s BMW M3 isn’t dead yet
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2026 review – Italy’s BMW M3 isn’t dead yet

Alfa has announced that the Giulia Quadrifoglio will live on through 2027, which is very good news indeed – it’s one of the best supersaloons on sale …
27 Feb 2026
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (2020 - 2025) review – a near-perfect mid-engined sports car
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (2020 - 2025) review – a near-perfect mid-engined sports car

Porsche has killed the 718, and with it the sublime Cayman GTS 4.0. It goes out as one of the best all-round sports cars ever made
26 Feb 2026
Still want that Singer? Evoluto’s Ferrari 355 restomod is finally ready
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Still want that Singer? Evoluto’s Ferrari 355 restomod is finally ready

Evoluto’s reimagined and modernised Ferrari 355 is here, with a new 3.7-litre 9000rpm V8 option
24 Feb 2026
The Genesis GV60 Magma is an EV that sounds a bit like a Porsche 911
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The Genesis GV60 Magma is an EV that sounds a bit like a Porsche 911

The GV60 Magma launches this year as the first proper performance car from Genesis, with 641bhp and a simulated 9000rpm six-cylinder engine…
23 Feb 2026
Thought you couldn't improve on the Alpine A110? Ravage had other ideas and we've driven the result – car pictures of the week
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Thought you couldn't improve on the Alpine A110? Ravage had other ideas and we've driven the result – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we drive Ravage’s stunning A110 Group 4 in the French Alps – these are our favourite shots
21 Feb 2026
Lexus RC F (2014-2025) review – a characterful coupe with one of the world’s great engines
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Lexus RC F (2014-2025) review – a characterful coupe with one of the world’s great engines

The Lexus RC F is neither the fastest or most dynamic sports coupe out there, but it still holds lots of appeal – chiefly because of its fabulous V8 e…
20 Feb 2026
Mazda MX-5 review – the last surviving affordable sports car
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Mazda MX-5 review – the last surviving affordable sports car

The MX-5 is the perfect antidote to big, heavy, electrified performance cars – and tweaks to the current version have made it better than ever
19 Feb 2026
Ferrari Roma (2020-2026) review – when the entry-level Ferrari became truly desirable
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Ferrari Roma (2020-2026) review – when the entry-level Ferrari became truly desirable

When it launched in 2020 the Roma set itself apart from the Portofino as a truly compelling entry point to Ferrari ownership, and one our favourite mo…
18 Feb 2026
Best hypercars 2026 – the ultimate dream cars from Bugatti to Pagani
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Best hypercars 2026 – the ultimate dream cars from Bugatti to Pagani

Whether you want a 2000bhp electric tyre shredder or a sinewey manual V12-engine four-wheeled mechanical watch, the church of hypercar is broader than…
18 Feb 2026
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (2020-2025) review – one of the all-time great sports cars is dead
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Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (2020-2025) review – one of the all-time great sports cars is dead

The Boxster GTS 4.0 was among the best of Porsche’s petrol 718 models, which are sadly no more
17 Feb 2026
Chevrolet Corvette E‑Ray review – does hybrid and all-wheel drive dilute the C8’s appeal?
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Chevrolet Corvette E‑Ray review – does hybrid and all-wheel drive dilute the C8’s appeal?

The Corvette E-Ray combines a 655bhp hybrid V8 powertrain with four-wheel drive for a punchy £160k asking price. Is it a worthy alternative to an AMG …
17 Feb 2026
​Best hot hatchbacks 2026 - affordable family-friendly fast cars
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​Best hot hatchbacks 2026 - affordable family-friendly fast cars

The VW Golf GTI Edition 50 and Toyota Yaris Aero Performance breath life into what was an ailing hot hatch segment
16 Feb 2026
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Driving America’s Nürburgring and upsetting the law – car pictures of the week
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Driving America’s Nürburgring and upsetting the law – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we sample the Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee to find out whether it’s among the world’s greatest driving roads. These are…
14 Feb 2026
Best electric cars – the EVs worthy of a chance, from hatchbacks to hypercars
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Best electric cars – the EVs worthy of a chance, from hatchbacks to hypercars

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2026 – here are the best examples the breed
13 Feb 2026
Abarth 695 (2012-2024) review – why we’ll miss Italy’s Mini Cooper S rival
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Abarth 695 (2012-2024) review – why we’ll miss Italy’s Mini Cooper S rival

The Abarth 695 (and all Abarth 500s in fact) have a sense of humour the hot hatch segment will sorely miss
13 Feb 2026
Porsche Macan GTS Electric 2026 review – the sweet spot in the range, but it’ll cost you
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Porsche Macan GTS Electric 2026 review – the sweet spot in the range, but it’ll cost you

The GTS is the best electric Porsche Macan yet, with a detuned Turbo powertrain and standard-fit chassis upgrades. The price? A rather punchy £89,000……
12 Feb 2026
Best coupes 2026 – sleek and stylish cars from GTs to hardened sports cars
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Best coupes 2026 – sleek and stylish cars from GTs to hardened sports cars

Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
11 Feb 2026
New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 turns back on downsizing with 443bhp straight-six
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New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 turns back on downsizing with 443bhp straight-six

The new GLC 53 begins AMG’s move away from four-cylinder engines in certain models, packing a 3-litre turbocharged inline six
10 Feb 2026
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is smaller than a Fiat Panda and quicker than an F1 car – and you can buy one
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The McMurtry Spéirling Pure is smaller than a Fiat Panda and quicker than an F1 car – and you can buy one

The 1000bhp McMurtry Spéirling Pure fan car will enter production imminently, limited to 100 units and costing from £995,000 plus taxes
9 Feb 2026
BMW M3 (G80) review – still the best reason not to buy a Mercedes C63
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BMW M3 (G80) review – still the best reason not to buy a Mercedes C63

The G80-generation M3 is a purists nightmare on paper, but don't let that put you off. It's an incredibly capable and exciting M car, and one of the b…
9 Feb 2026
Toyota GR Yaris review – a modern-day hot hatch icon
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Toyota GR Yaris review – a modern-day hot hatch icon

The original Toyota GR Yaris won us over instantly, but with the second-gen version and subsequent Aero Performance model, it’s evolved into an even m…
5 Feb 2026
Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – Ingolstadt’s Porsche Cayman rival went out on a high
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Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – Ingolstadt’s Porsche Cayman rival went out on a high

In its final outing, the TT RS just about broke free of the typical numb understeering Audi stereotypes. It’s genuinely thrilling, with a wonderful en…
4 Feb 2026
Best Ferraris – Maranello’s masterpieces from Amalfi to Enzo
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Best Ferraris – Maranello’s masterpieces from Amalfi to Enzo

Ferrari is a brand with more than its fair share of illustrious highlights, so we’ve recapped some of the best Ferrari road cars we’ve driven
4 Feb 2026
Audi RS7 Sportback Performance (2023–2025) review – an antidote to the hybrid BMW M5
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Audi RS7 Sportback Performance (2023–2025) review – an antidote to the hybrid BMW M5

Meaningfully faster, sharper and more involving than its predecessors, the RS7 Performance bowed out as one our favourite modern fast Audis – and a ge…
2 Feb 2026