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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...

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

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​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
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
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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
Toyota GR Yaris
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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
BMW M2 review – fun, but no match for a Porsche Cayman
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BMW M2 review – fun, but no match for a Porsche Cayman

The M2 has evolved into a near-500bhp powerhouse of a coupe, and still comes with three pedals. It’s a barrel of laughs, if not as deft and rewarding …
2 Feb 2026
Jaguar GT prototype review – driving 2026’s most controversial car
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Jaguar GT prototype review – driving 2026’s most controversial car

Jaguar’s all-electric GT is entering the final stages of testing; we try a prototype in Sweden and find it’s not averse to a little snow-drifting
2 Feb 2026
Used Ford Focus RS (Mk1, 2002-2003) review – redemption for Ford's ultimate modern classic?
Ford Focus RS
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Used Ford Focus RS (Mk1, 2002-2003) review – redemption for Ford's ultimate modern classic?

It could be unruly but the hottest of the first-generation Focus models was a blisteringly quick and rewarding machine
30 Jan 2026
Ferrari 12 Cilindri review – has the Aston Martin Vanquish rival gone too soft?
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Ferrari 12 Cilindri review – has the Aston Martin Vanquish rival gone too soft?

Ferrari’s V12 engine lives on in the 819bhp 12 Cilindri. Is it a worthy successor to the wild 812 Superfast?
30 Jan 2026
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 review – finally a match for Honda’s Civic Type R?
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 review – finally a match for Honda’s Civic Type R?

With the Edition 50, Volkswagen has produced the most hardcore road-going Golf since the Clubsport S – and the best Mk8 yet
30 Jan 2026
Lamborghini Revuelto review – Sant’Agata’s finest and the best new supercar you can buy
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Lamborghini Revuelto review – Sant’Agata’s finest and the best new supercar you can buy

The most technologically advanced Lamborghini yet, the Revuelto is more refined and capable than its predecessor yet it also thrills with the very bes…
28 Jan 2026
BMW M2 CS review – why it lacks the spark of the original
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BMW M2 CS review – why it lacks the spark of the original

BMW's CS models blow hot and cold. Some are award-winning, others fall short. Where does the latest M2 CS fall?
27 Jan 2026
Aston Martin Vanquish review – Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival
Aston Martin Vanquish
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Aston Martin Vanquish review – Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival

The third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is the best yet, packing an 824bhp V12, a gorgeous carbon body and reworked dynamics to challenge Ferrari’s…
26 Jan 2026
Best track day cars 2026 – uncompromising circuit thrillers
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Best track day cars 2026 – uncompromising circuit thrillers

Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
23 Jan 2026
New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus
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New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus

Porsche is in the final stages of development for the 992.2 911 GT3 RS, and we've spotted the latest prototype out in the open
22 Jan 2026
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan
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Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan

If the budget sports car is a dying breed, the wider genre is thriving in 2026
21 Jan 2026
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…
21 Jan 2026
Alpine A110 R Ultime review – Ferrari money for a four-cylinder, but it might be worth it
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Alpine A110 R Ultime review – Ferrari money for a four-cylinder, but it might be worth it

The A110 goes out with a 340bhp bang in the shape of the highly tuned, hardcore R Ultime. It costs an absurd £235k, but offers a driving experience li…
19 Jan 2026
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?
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Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?

A new look, cleaner engine and S/T-inspired chassis upgrades are key changes for the latest 911 GT3. Has the formula been perfected?
16 Jan 2026
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
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Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best

The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
15 Jan 2026
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is quicker than a Bugatti Tourbillon – with one caveat
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The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is quicker than a Bugatti Tourbillon – with one caveat

The 1250bhp Corvette ZR1X has already shown its worth at the Nürburgring, and now it’s posted a hypercar-matching quarter-mile time
15 Jan 2026