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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...

BMW M2 CS review – another all-time great M car?
BMW M2 CS – front
Reviews

BMW M2 CS review – another all-time great M car?

The original M2 CS is one of the best M cars of the modern era, and the first BMW to win evo Car of the Year. Can this new G87 version repeat its succ…
27 Oct 2025
Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
Alpine A290
Reviews

Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?

Renault has stolen a march on its rivals with the R5, so does its Alpine relative go one further and set the electric hot hatch benchmark?
24 Oct 2025
The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times
Nurburgring lap times
Features

The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the ultimate proving ground for performance cars – these are the fastest laps ever recorded
23 Oct 2025
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left
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In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left

The FL5 Civic isn’t long for this world, but it goes out as the most exciting and rewarding hot hatch of modern times – perhaps ever
23 Oct 2025
Mazda MX-5 review – Japan’s lightweight sports car icon endures
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In-depth reviews

Mazda MX-5 review – Japan’s lightweight sports car icon endures

That the MX-5 still exists in today’s era of huge, heavy electrified cars is a miracle. That it’s better than ever is the cherry on the cake
22 Oct 2025

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New hardcore Porsche Panamera could make the BMW M5 redundant
Porsche Panamera Turbo GT – front
News

New hardcore Porsche Panamera could make the BMW M5 redundant

The Panamera has been a front-running supersaloon for nearly two decades, but it’s never had the sense of focus to match the best from AMG and BMW M. …
22 Oct 2025
Used Audi RS2 (1994) review – an unsung '90s hero you can own for £40k
Audi RS2
In-depth reviews

Used Audi RS2 (1994) review – an unsung '90s hero you can own for £40k

The RS2 set the template for fast Audis to come as the original RS – revered then and a cult classic now
22 Oct 2025
Maserati MCPura review – redemption for the MC20?
Maserati MCPura
Reviews

Maserati MCPura review – redemption for the MC20?

The Maserati MC20 took top honours at evo Car of the Year 2022, but since then it’s been overshadowed by McLaren and Ferrari’s latest and greatest. Ca…
17 Oct 2025
Are classic cars as good as we remember them?
Eras 80s
Opinion

Are classic cars as good as we remember them?

Looking back, were we viewing the ’80s and ’90s through rose-tinted glasses? Or were they in fact the definition of the thrill of driving?
16 Oct 2025
Porsche 718 Cayman (2016 - 2025) review – the ultimate all-round sports car
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In-depth reviews

Porsche 718 Cayman (2016 - 2025) review – the ultimate all-round sports car

Porsche has finally waved off the 718 Cayman after a nine-year run. It goes out much as it arrived – as the sports car benchmark
13 Oct 2025
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Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless
Porsche Taycan GTS
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Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless

The Taycan GTS is superb in both saloon and Sport Turismo forms – it's the driver's choice for EVs right now
10 Oct 2025
Toyota Land Cruiser review – is it worth £15k more than a Defender?
Toyota Land Cruiser – front
Reviews

Toyota Land Cruiser review – is it worth £15k more than a Defender?

The new Land Cruiser promises to be better than ever on and off the beaten track, and has Land Rover’s Defender firmly in its sights – we put it to th…
2 Oct 2025
Porsche Taycan review – the most complete electric car on sale
Porsche Taycan – front
In-depth reviews

Porsche Taycan review – the most complete electric car 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
2 Oct 2025
Used Mercedes-AMG E63 (W213, 2017 - 2023) review – a V8 supersaloon for hot hatch money
Mercedes-AMG E63 W213
Reviews

Used Mercedes-AMG E63 (W213, 2017 - 2023) review – a V8 supersaloon for hot hatch money

The W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 S isn’t just a German four-door muscle car – it’s exciting, edgy and captivating too
2 Oct 2025
Chevrolet Corvette C8 review – the American sports car Europeans might actually want to buy
Chevrolet Corvette C8
In-depth reviews

Chevrolet Corvette C8 review – the American sports car Europeans might actually want to buy

Chevrolet's mid-engined Corvette is a superbly rounded and capable sports car – and now available as a thumping four-wheel drive hybrid or GT3-rivalli…
1 Oct 2025
New Porsche Cayenne interior revealed – surprise surprise, it’s a pixelfest
Porsche Cayenne EV interior
News

New Porsche Cayenne interior revealed – surprise surprise, it’s a pixelfest

The next-generation Cayenne will soon be revealed, with Porsche first showing off a cabin that has more pixels than it has leather
30 Sep 2025
Ford Mustang GT 2025 review – BMW M2 rival is the last manual V8
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Reviews

Ford Mustang GT 2025 review – BMW M2 rival is the last manual V8

The Ford Mustang is excellent in Dark Horse form, but the standard GT lacks some of the edge of its European rivals
26 Sep 2025
Maserati MC20 (2020 - 2025) review – a modern-age supercar with an old-school heart
Maserati MC20
Reviews

Maserati MC20 (2020 - 2025) review – a modern-age supercar with an old-school heart

The Maserati MC20 won evo's heart and eCoty along the way. This is a brilliant supercar, both to drive and to look at, with a distinct personality all…
25 Sep 2025
Fastest cars in the world 2025 – top speed, acceleration and lap times
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Best cars

Fastest cars in the world 2025 – top speed, acceleration and lap times

Modern cars are more capable than ever, in every metric from acceleration to top speed and lap times. Here's a list of the very fastest
23 Sep 2025
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 - 2017) – Aston’s ‘baby’ aimed squarely at the Porsche 911
Aston Martin Vantage
Reviews

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 - 2017) – Aston’s ‘baby’ aimed squarely at the Porsche 911

The so-called ‘baby Aston’ was always punchy but got better and better over the years. It's now a sorely tempting used prospect
23 Sep 2025
Ford Mustang GTD 2025 review – nothing like a GT3 RS, but equally mesmerising
Ford Mustang GTD
Reviews

Ford Mustang GTD 2025 review – nothing like a GT3 RS, but equally mesmerising

With the 815bhp, £315k Mustang GTD, Ford has approached the road-going track car concept in a uniquely American way. The results are superb
17 Sep 2025
Audi e-tron GT 2025 review – is Audi’s Taycan rival finally worth a chance?
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In-depth reviews

Audi e-tron GT 2025 review – is Audi’s Taycan rival finally worth a chance?

Audi’s svelte coupe has been updated and is now a much more usable and versatile EV than before. You’d still have an RS7, though…
16 Sep 2025
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Driving Audi’s five-cylinder icons – car pictures of the week
Audi Quattro, RS2 and RS3
Features

Driving Audi’s five-cylinder icons – car pictures of the week

In issue 338 of evo, we take three of Audi’s most iconic five-cylinder models on a trip through the French Pyrenees – these are our favourite shots
13 Sep 2025
Best electric cars 2025 – the EVs worthy of a chance
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Best electric cars 2025 – the EVs worthy of a chance

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2025 – here are the best examples the breed
12 Sep 2025
New central-seat £350k Lotus Elise incoming – a GMA T.50 for a fraction of the price?
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New central-seat £350k Lotus Elise incoming – a GMA T.50 for a fraction of the price?

Can’t quite stretch to a GMA T.50? Analogue Automotive has developed a central-seat S1 Elise with a similarly fastidious approach to lightweighting, f…
12 Sep 2025
Save nearly £8k on a brand new BMW M2
BMW M2
News

Save nearly £8k on a brand new BMW M2

BMW’s smallest M car is being offered for just over £60k – less than a basic Audi RS3
5 Sep 2025
Best Japanese cars 2025 – performance icons from the land of the rising sun
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Best cars

Best Japanese cars 2025 – performance icons from the land of the rising sun

The Japanese have produced some of the most compelling performance cars we've ever tested, from hot hatches and rally cars to full-on supercars
5 Sep 2025
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI – VW’s small hot hatch will keep the name you know
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
News

Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI – VW’s small hot hatch will keep the name you know

The ID. Polo GTI represents a new strategy from Volkswagen, of bringing back names we know and love for future electric models
3 Sep 2025
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
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In-depth reviews

Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years

Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise. It’s aged like a fine wine and is an appreciating modern classic tod…
2 Sep 2025
Audi S3 v BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé – which is the best everyday performance car?
Audi S3 v BMW M235
Group tests

Audi S3 v BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé – which is the best everyday performance car?

Despite 4WD and circa 300bhp, neither Audi’s S3 nor BMW’s M235 Gran Coupé has set our world alight so far, but now both have had a refresh. Can either…
31 Aug 2025
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (2020-2025) review – one of the all-time great sports cars is dead
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In-depth reviews

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
29 Aug 2025
The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine
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News

The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine

Audi’s five-cylinder engine isn’t long for this world, and a new hardcore RS3 is in the works to send it off in style
26 Aug 2025
Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero
Renault Clio 16V – front
In-depth reviews

Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero

The Clio Williams is seen as the quintessential hot Renault from the 90s, but the earlier 16V was a cracking car in its own right. Here’s what it’s li…
25 Aug 2025
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Best track cars
Best cars

Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form

Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
22 Aug 2025