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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...

Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3
In-depth reviews

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
Corvette ZR1X – front
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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
Jensen is making a comeback with an all-new V8 grand tourer
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Jensen is making a comeback with an all-new V8 grand tourer

Jensen International Automotive is launching an all-new luxury grand tourer later this year, inspired by the Interceptor and powered by a V8
14 Jan 2026
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio – front
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio isn’t the most polished or sophisticated fast SUV, but in 2026 it remains one of the most exciting
13 Jan 2026
Your old Ford may last longer thanks to cut-price OEM parts
Ford Fiesta ST
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Your old Ford may last longer thanks to cut-price OEM parts

Ford has reduced parts prices by up to 25 per cent for its older models, potentially extending their life, improving residuals and reducing insurance …
12 Jan 2026

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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is finally here, but there's a catch
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is finally here, but there's a catch

Volkswagen is finally letting the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with a hardcore, track-honed version called the Edition 50. Now we know how much it will …
12 Jan 2026
Best used cars – the pre-owned fast car favourites to buy in 2026
Best used performance cars
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Best used cars – the pre-owned fast car favourites to buy in 2026

Want a used performance car that’s fun to drive and affordable? Whatever your budget, we’ve got some suggestions for you
12 Jan 2026
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?
A35 v M135
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BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?

BMW’s M135 xDrive has found some much‑needed focus with its new M Dynamic Pack, but is it enough to give it the edge over Mercedes‑AMG’s A35?
11 Jan 2026
Is Nissan saving the hot hatch with this new Aura Nismo RS hybrid?
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Is Nissan saving the hot hatch with this new Aura Nismo RS hybrid?

Nissan has unveiled a widebody hot hatch concept called the Aura Nismo RS. A production version is being explored, but UK buyers are likely to miss ou…
9 Jan 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?
Mercedes-AMG GT – front
In-depth reviews

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 AMG GT with everything it needs to take on the best in the business
9 Jan 2026
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Land Rover Defender Octa review – the super SUV that’s more fun than sports cars
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Land Rover Defender Octa review – the super SUV that’s more fun than sports cars

Put aside your SUV cynicism. The Land Rover Defender Octa is a triumph, with 911 GT3 levels of engineering making it an unexpected thrill to drive
8 Jan 2026
evo magazine issue 342 February 2026 – on sale now
evo magazine issue 342
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evo magazine issue 342 February 2026 – on sale now

In the February 2026 issue of evo, we test a pair of all-time great fast family cars, drive Ferrari’s new Amalfi, and hit the road in the Lamborghini …
7 Jan 2026
Morgan Supersport review – the retro sports car we’d strongly consider over a Porsche 911
Morgan Supersport – front
In-depth reviews

Morgan Supersport review – the retro sports car we’d strongly consider over a Porsche 911

Morgan’s new flagship is its most versatile car yet. But does modernising mean losing the magic?
6 Jan 2026
Best performance SUVs 2026 – supercar performance in a family-friendly package
Best performance SUVs
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Best performance SUVs 2026 – supercar performance in a family-friendly package

High-performance SUV sounds like an oxymoron but in 2026, brute force engineering and clever chassis tech have given us some genuinely exciting fast 4…
5 Jan 2026
Why comparing a Morgan to a £300k V12 Ferrari is easier than you think
Morgan
Opinion

Why comparing a Morgan to a £300k V12 Ferrari is easier than you think

His first evo Car of the Year, so what did Ashraf make of it all?
4 Jan 2026
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
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McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed

The McLaren GT returns with a new name and more power, promising grand touring credentials in a supercar package
26 Dec 2025
Audi RS5 (2017 - 2024) review – deceptively docile with ballistic performance
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In-depth reviews

Audi RS5 (2017 - 2024) review – deceptively docile with ballistic performance

The RS5 offered huge performance and refinement, but BMW's M4 always beat it as the choice for a focused, entertaining sports coupe
19 Dec 2025
Ferrari Amalfi review – Maranello’s 631bhp Aston Martin Vantage rival
Ferrari Amalfi – front
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Ferrari Amalfi review – Maranello’s 631bhp Aston Martin Vantage rival

The Ferrari Amalfi replaces the Roma as Maranello’s entry-level car – one with almost as much power as an Enzo…
19 Dec 2025
Eagle Lightweight GTR review – Jaguar's iconic E-type turned into a raw thriller
Eagle Lightweight GTR
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Eagle Lightweight GTR review – Jaguar's iconic E-type turned into a raw thriller

Eagle’s latest, lightest-ever E-type promises ultimate road-racer thrills, albeit for a mightily steep price
18 Dec 2025
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 - 2017) – Aston’s ‘baby’ aimed squarely at the Porsche 911
Aston Martin Vantage
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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
18 Dec 2025
Uniroyal Rainsport 5 review – the ideal performance tyre for wet winter roads?
Uniroyal Rainsport 5
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Uniroyal Rainsport 5 review – the ideal performance tyre for wet winter roads?

Uniroyal’s Rainsport 5 promises strong wet weather performance while still delivering the precision and grip you’d expect of an ultra-high-performance…
12 Dec 2025
The most expensive cars ever sold at auction
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The most expensive cars ever sold at auction

Some cars have become astronomically valuable, sitting alongside rare jewellery and fine artworks in the basements of the super rich. These are the mo…
12 Dec 2025
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Best GT cars 2026 – the ultimate mile-munching machines
Best GT cars 2026
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Best GT cars 2026 – the ultimate mile-munching machines

The best GTs combine the opulence and comfort of a luxury saloon with the style, performance and sense of occasion of a supercar – these are evo’s fav…
8 Dec 2025
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135 xDrive
In-depth reviews

BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3

The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
4 Dec 2025
Toyota Prius review – believe it or not, you can actually have fun in the latest Prius
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Toyota Prius review – believe it or not, you can actually have fun in the latest Prius

The fifth-gen Toyota Prius looks smarter than before, and it’s miles better than its predecessors to drive – you could almost call it fun…
1 Dec 2025
Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for daily driving thrills
Best fast family cars
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Best fast family cars 2026 – practical performance cars for daily driving thrills

A family car doesn’t need to be dull – some of our favourite performance models deliver the thrills of a purpose-built sports car
1 Dec 2025
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars
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Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars

Airless tyre technology developed by the likes of Goodyear, Michelin and Bridgestone could see use in autonomous vehicles and public transport in the …
28 Nov 2025
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Shooting Brake review – practical estate meets hyper hatch
CLA 45 Shooting brake
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Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Shooting Brake review – practical estate meets hyper hatch

Mercedes-AMG's rare hyperhatch-based estate offers ballistic performance, and it can now be had for much less than its new price
28 Nov 2025
​Best supercars 2025 – our favourite show-stopping driving machines
Best supercars 2025
Best cars

​Best supercars 2025 – our favourite show-stopping driving machines

Want to go fast and make a statement whilst doing so? These are the best supercars of 2025
28 Nov 2025
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) review – the best road and track car money can buy
Porsche 911
In-depth reviews

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) review – the best road and track car money can buy

Porsche’s most extreme GT3 RS yet is also one of the most captivating. As a do-it-all road and track car, nothing can match it
26 Nov 2025
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Best coupes
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Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars

Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
24 Nov 2025
The Porsche 911 GT3 now laps as fast as Ford’s Mustang GTD, thanks to new Manthey upgrade
Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Racing upgrade – front
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The Porsche 911 GT3 now laps as fast as Ford’s Mustang GTD, thanks to new Manthey upgrade

An uprated aero, suspension and brake package from Manthey Racing has made the 992.2 GT3 just as quick as a Mustang GTD around the Nürburgring, with n…
21 Nov 2025
The Genesis Magma GT is set to make production as a mid-engined, petrol-powered supercar
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The Genesis Magma GT is set to make production as a mid-engined, petrol-powered supercar

Genesis is poised to enter GT racing with a new mid-engined supercar, and homologation rules could mean a production version is on the way
21 Nov 2025
The Porsche Cayenne has gone electric with Veyron-beating power, but petrol versions will live on
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The Porsche Cayenne has gone electric with Veyron-beating power, but petrol versions will live on

Porsche’s new Cayenne Electric has an astonishing 1140bhp in Turbo form, as well as some of the fastest charging of any production EV. It’ll be sold a…
19 Nov 2025