Best used cars – the pre-owned fast car favourites to buy in 2026

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
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?

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?
Is Nissan saving the hot hatch with this new Aura Nismo RS hybrid?

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…
evo magazine issue 342 February 2026 – on sale now

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 …
Best performance SUVs 2026 – supercar performance in a family-friendly package

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

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?
Uniroyal Rainsport 5 review – the ideal performance tyre for wet winter roads?

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…
The most expensive cars ever sold at auction

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…
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars

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 …
The Porsche 911 GT3 now laps as fast as Ford’s Mustang GTD, thanks to new Manthey upgrade

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…
The Porsche Cayenne has gone electric with Veyron-beating power, but petrol versions will live on

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…
Audi Quattro, RS2 and RS3: five-cylinder icons head-to-head

Audi Quattro, RS2 and RS3: five-cylinder icons head-to-head
Audi’s five-cylinder engine is a legend nearing its end. We take a journey through its history, from the original Quattro to the celebrated RS2 and th…
Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up

Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up
Development of Longbow’s sub-1000kg electric sports car is moving at pace, as are sales with the first year of production sold out
New hardcore Porsche Panamera could make the BMW M5 redundant 

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. …
Are classic cars as good as we remember them?

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?




















