Honda Civic Type R v Alpine A290: best of electric battles combustion-powered king
Honda Civic Type R v Alpine A290: best of electric battles combustion-powered king
The Alpine A290 is one of the most engaging electric hot hatches on sale, but can it ever match the Honda Civic Type R?
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): V8 executive gives the BMW M3 a run for its money
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): V8 executive gives the BMW M3 a run for its money
Still the iteration by which all others are measured, Audi's second RS4 surprised us all with its exceptional engine and handling when it was launched…
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – once the definitive hot hatch, is it still one of the best? 
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – once the definitive hot hatch, is it still one of the best?
The latest Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, now with improved if not perfected HMI and driving dynamics
Alpine A290 review – does A110 DNA make this a fun electric hatch? 
Alpine A290 review – does A110 DNA make this a fun electric hatch?
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?
BMW X6 M Competition review – brutal, fast but deeply compromised
BMW X6 M Competition review – brutal, fast but deeply compromised
BMW’s 616bhp super-SUV delivers the goods on paper, but it’s hard to love in reality
Honda Civic Type R (FL5, 2022 - 2026) review – the hot hatch that may never be beaten
Honda Civic Type R (FL5, 2022 - 2026) review – the hot hatch that may never be beaten
The FL5 Civic Type R has been discontinued in Europe, and it goes out as the most exciting and rewarding hot hatch of modern times – perhaps ever
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Alpine A290 v Abarth 600e: have electric hot hatches caught up to petrol ones?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport v Alpine A290 v Abarth 600e: have electric hot hatches caught up to petrol ones?
In the current issue of evo, we test two of the best electric hot hatches against a pair of ICE benchmarks – these are our favourite shots
Driving the world’s first supercars – car pictures of the week 
Driving the world’s first supercars – car pictures of the week
In issue 346 of evo, we get behind the wheel of the Bentley Blower, Mercedes-Benz 300SL, AC Cobra, Ford GT40 and Lamborghini Miura to trace the origin…
Mercedes C63 AMG (W204, 2008 - 2014): absurd in the best possible way
Mercedes C63 AMG (W204, 2008 - 2014): absurd in the best possible way
The W204 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is an absurd yet approachable powerhouse that pairs a thunderous 6.2-litre V8 with an exploitable, engaging chassis
Porsche Macan Electric review – Germany's answer to Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N
Porsche Macan Electric review – Germany's answer to Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N
Porsche’s switched its golden goose SUV to electric power. Has the gamble paid off and can it match Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N?
New Cupra Raval review – EV hot hatch targets the Alpine A290
New Cupra Raval review – EV hot hatch targets the Alpine A290
A small hatchback with well over 200bhp and a limited-slip diff sounds like the perfect recipe for fun. Can Cupra’s Raval VZ deliver on the promise?
Best supercars 2026 – the ultimate show-stopping driver’s cars
Best supercars 2026 – the ultimate show-stopping driver’s cars
Want to go fast and turn heads wherever you drive? There's nothing like a supercar
The £48k VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is Pagani quick around the Nürburgring
The £48k VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is Pagani quick around the Nürburgring
Volkswagen let the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with the hardcore, track-honed Edition 50, and its new Nürburgring lap time proves just how effective th…
The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times
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
Porsche 911 Targa review – the opposite of a purists 911, but still superb
Porsche 911 Targa review – the opposite of a purists 911, but still superb
Is the 911 Targa all for show? Not a bit of it. It’s better to drive than most hard-top sports cars
I daily drove a £525k Ferrari 12 Cilindri, and it was as fabulous as it was frustrating
I daily drove a £525k Ferrari 12 Cilindri, and it was as fabulous as it was frustrating
We already know Ferrari’s latest V12 grand tourer is immensely exciting, but what’s it like to use every day for every journey?
Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – the Porsche Cayman rival that went out on a high
Audi TT RS (2016- 2023) review – the Porsche Cayman rival that 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…
Audi RS3 Competition Limited review – can a hot hatch ever be worth £93k?
Audi RS3 Competition Limited review – can a hot hatch ever be worth £93k?
To celebrate fifty years of five cylinder engines, Audi has built the RS3 Competition Limited – its most focused hot hatch yet, with a £90k+ price tag…
Ferrari Roma (2020 - 2026) review – the entry-level Ferrari better than an SF90
Ferrari Roma (2020 - 2026) review – the entry-level Ferrari better than an SF90
The Roma set itself apart as a truly compelling entry point to Ferrari ownership, and one our favourite modern GTs
Best GT cars 2026 – our favourite grand tourers
Best GT cars 2026 – our favourite grand tourers
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 fa…
Porsche 911 Cabriolet review – going top-down is no longer a compromise
Porsche 911 Cabriolet review – going top-down is no longer a compromise
Almost as fast and dynamic as the coupe (and less blustery than the Targa), the 911 Cabriolet is one of the most accomplished convertible sports cars …
BMW M2 review – fun, but no match for a Porsche Cayman
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 …
Jensen’s ambitious V8 comeback car gets a name: Interceptor GTX
Jensen’s ambitious V8 comeback car gets a name: Interceptor GTX
Jensen’s getting back in the business of new cars, with a bespoke new V8 GT model
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
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
Porsche 911 Carrera S review – the daily 911 that’s quicker than a GT3
Porsche 911 Carrera S review – the daily 911 that’s quicker than a GT3
The Carrera S has supercar-baiting pace and a £120,500 starting price. Is it the sweet spot of the 911 range?
Maserati MCPura review – the modern-day Ferrari F40
Maserati MCPura review – the modern-day Ferrari F40
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. Do…
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Porsche
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Porsche
The budget sports car is a dying breed, but the wider genre is thriving in 2026 – and there are still stellar used options available
Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?
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…
Porsche 911 review – more complex than ever, but still the best sports car
Porsche 911 review – more complex than ever, but still the best sports car
The 992-generation 911 has taken time to reveal its character, but it’s evolved into a sports car with enormous breadth and ability
Best hot hatchbacks – affordable family-friendly fun cars
Best hot hatchbacks – affordable family-friendly fun cars
The VW Golf GTI Edition 50 and Toyota Yaris Aero Performance have breathed life into what was an ailing hot hatch segment
The Ariel Atom 4RR is the fastest Atom ever, but it comes at a price
The Ariel Atom 4RR is the fastest Atom ever, but it comes at a price
The Atom 4RR is Ariel’s quickest sports car yet, but you’d be parting with supercar money to own one
Porsche Cayenne review – sharper than a Range Rover Sport, but more desirable? 
Porsche Cayenne review – sharper than a Range Rover Sport, but more desirable?
The Cayenne continues to be one of the most dynamically capable SUVs in its latest guise. It needs specific options to deliver its best, however, and …
Best Japanese cars – performance icons from GR Yaris to NSX-R
Best Japanese cars – performance icons from GR Yaris to NSX-R
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
Morgan Supersport review – the retro sports car we’d consider over a Porsche 911
Morgan Supersport review – the retro sports car we’d consider over a Porsche 911
Morgan’s new Supersport is its most versatile and refined flagship yet. Still not as usable as a Porsche 911, but so much more special – and uniquely …