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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 and Newspress Rising Star awards. As a former karting Welsh Champion, racing gets Yousuf’s blood pumping like nothing else – apart from a magazine deadline, perhaps...

The new Toyota GR Yaris costs £44,250 – too much for a hot supermini?
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The new Toyota GR Yaris costs £44,250 – too much for a hot supermini?

Our early impressions of the Gen 2 GR Yaris suggest that it’s an improvement in every area that counts, but can it be worth £18k more than an i20 N?
27 Mar 2024
Maserati GranTurismo (2007 - 2019): a handsome Italian GT with a Ferrari heart
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Maserati GranTurismo (2007 - 2019): a handsome Italian GT with a Ferrari heart

The original GranTurismo is one of the most desirable Maseratis ever – and one of the most reliable, too. We tell you how to find one of the best
26 Mar 2024
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review – first drive of the production ready hot hatch
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Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review – first drive of the production ready hot hatch

The GR Yaris now carries a punchy £44,250 asking price, but the early signs are that it moves the goal posts for small hot hatches once again
26 Mar 2024
​Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born
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​Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born

The ID.3 has been updated to address some of its key weak points, but better-value rivals have caught up
26 Mar 2024
The new Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans car has been revealed – and it now has a rear wing
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The new Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans car has been revealed – and it now has a rear wing

The 9X8 will compete in the Le Mans Hypercar class this year, sporting a heavily revised aero philosophy
25 Mar 2024
Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s
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Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s

The lighter, sharpened-up Carrera T is one of the best 911s you can buy today, and an example of why less can be so much more
20 Mar 2024
Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?
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Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?

Need an electric seven-seater with a 300+ mile range? Right now, the answer is Kia's EV9.
20 Mar 2024
New Bentley Continental GT twin-turbo V8 hybrid due this year
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New Bentley Continental GT twin-turbo V8 hybrid due this year

Bentley’s Continental GT will get plug-in hybrid power for the first time as part of a 2024 update – here’s what we know so far
19 Mar 2024
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011 - 2017): a stunning analogue Aston for hot hatch money
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011 - 2017): a stunning analogue Aston for hot hatch money

The Vantage S is a V8 Brit that’s becoming even more appealing with age, especially given its price point in 2024
19 Mar 2024
The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is a four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive Porsche 911 rival
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The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is a four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive Porsche 911 rival

The AMG GT has gained a 415bhp four-cylinder engine with F1-derived turbocharger tech, but it won't be sold in the UK
19 Mar 2024
The Nissan GT-R has been updated yet again for 2025
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The Nissan GT-R has been updated yet again for 2025

The R35 Nissan GT-R refuses to die – this latest version gets engine enhancements and subtle cosmetic tweaks
15 Mar 2024
BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise
BMW iX2 xDrive 30 – front
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BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise

The 302bhp iX2 xDrive30 delivers the goods in a straight line, but it’s too tightly-wound for an everyday family car
14 Mar 2024
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New Lancia Ypsilon HF: iconic badge returns for electric hot hatch
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New Lancia Ypsilon HF: iconic badge returns for electric hot hatch

Hot Lancias are making a comeback, beginning with the 237bhp Ypsilon HF
14 Mar 2024
evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now
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evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now

In issue 320, we test a selection of mid-engined evo icons, pit BMW’s M2 against the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and take the Porsche 718 Spyder RS on an epic …
13 Mar 2024
The new Porsche 911 (992.2) Turbo will arrive this summer
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The new Porsche 911 (992.2) Turbo will arrive this summer

The Porsche 911 will receive a mid-life refresh this year, and it's expected to receive hybrid power for the first time ever
12 Mar 2024
It's official: the Porsche 911 (992.2) will be electrified
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It's official: the Porsche 911 (992.2) will be electrified

The Porsche 911 will offer hybrid power for the first time when the 992.2 arrives this year – these spy shots provide a closer look
12 Mar 2024
The new Audi A3 has arrived, and an updated 328bhp S3 is on the way
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The new Audi A3 has arrived, and an updated 328bhp S3 is on the way

Audi’s premium family hatch gets a new face and more equipment, with the forthcoming S3 hot hatch set to offer 328bhp
11 Mar 2024
Alpine A110 review – lighter in body and soul than a Porsche Cayman
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Alpine A110 review – lighter in body and soul than a Porsche Cayman

Lightweight, sophisticated and pure, the Alpine A110 has earned its place as one of our top 25 cars of the last 25 years
7 Mar 2024
Tesla Model 3 review – more compelling than ever?
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Tesla Model 3 review – more compelling than ever?

Better built, more refined and more efficient, the new Model 3 is a welcome step forward – and one of the best value EVs available
7 Mar 2024
The new Lotus Emeya costs £94,950 and offers up to 905bhp
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The new Lotus Emeya costs £94,950 and offers up to 905bhp

The Lotus Emeya packs the firm’s new-age EV tech in a four-door GT bodystyle
7 Mar 2024
Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review – 2.7 tons of hot electric SUV
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Audi SQ8 e-tron 2024 review – 2.7 tons of hot electric SUV

The triple-motor SQ8 e-tron represents the pinnacle of Audi's electric SUVs, but it's the one that makes the least sense
6 Mar 2024
My Life & Cars – Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Formula 1 driver
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My Life & Cars – Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Formula 1 driver

As he enters his fourth season with Red Bull, we sat down with Sergio Pérez to discuss his Formula 1 journey so far – and why he doesn’t drive his Fer…
6 Mar 2024
Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs
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Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs

The 987 Porsche Cayman is the obvious choice in 2024 as a used buy, and for many very good reasons...
5 Mar 2024
New track-focused Porsche Taycan to break cover next week
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New track-focused Porsche Taycan to break cover next week

Porsche is set to unleash the Taycan's full capability with a new flagship variant – here's what we know so far
4 Mar 2024
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Second life: cancelled Jaguar C-X75 supercar made road-legal
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Second life: cancelled Jaguar C-X75 supercar made road-legal

Callum has converted one of four C-X75 prototypes into a road car, bringing the stillborn hypercar back to life
29 Feb 2024
New Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette – a 708bhp answer to the Maserati MC20 Cielo
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New Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette – a 708bhp answer to the Maserati MC20 Cielo

Hennessey's H700 is a Corvette convertible with sledgehammer performance. Is it a genuine supercar alternative?
27 Feb 2024
BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide
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BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide

When the E39 M5 arrived 26 years ago its 394bhp redefined the supersaloon. But as it was to prove, greatness isn’t about power alone
27 Feb 2024
Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revealed – less weight, slick tyres and more aero
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Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revealed – less weight, slick tyres and more aero

Aston has unveiled its Vantage-based GT4 race car, and it’ll be hunting for class wins at endurance events this year
27 Feb 2024
Ferrari Purosangue v Aston Martin DBX707 – car pictures of the week
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Ferrari Purosangue v Aston Martin DBX707 – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we pit Ferrari’s Purosangue against the Aston Martin DBX707 – here are some of our favourite shots…
25 Feb 2024
The Hennessey Venom F5 is gunning for 300mph
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The Hennessey Venom F5 is gunning for 300mph

Hennessey's Venom F5 hypercar will be rolled out for a top speed record attempt this year – should Bugatti be worried?
22 Feb 2024
New 2024 Porsche Panamera: prices, specs and first deliveries
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New 2024 Porsche Panamera: prices, specs and first deliveries

Porsche’s exec-express has been given a 2024 makeover, with a host of Taycan-inspired design and technology upgrades
21 Feb 2024
evo Car of the Year 2023: contenders, video and behind the scenes
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evo Car of the Year 2023: contenders, video and behind the scenes

In evo Car of the Year 2023, we put nine incredible contenders head-to-head to find out which is the very best new performance car of the last twelve …
19 Feb 2024
Driving MST’s stunning Mk1 Ford Escort recreation – car pictures of the week
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Driving MST’s stunning Mk1 Ford Escort recreation – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we get behind the wheel of the glorious MST Mk1 – here are some of our favourite shots…
18 Feb 2024
The new Alpine A290 hot hatch is just around the corner
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The new Alpine A290 hot hatch is just around the corner

Alpine’s Renault 5-based hatch will arrive this year – here’s our first look at the new EV in prototype form
16 Feb 2024