Life after TVR's Peter Wheeler

Life after TVR's Peter Wheeler
He was the man who transformed TVR from cottage car-maker into one of the world’s great sports car marques. We chat to Peter Wheeler’s family about hi…
What makes the perfect sports car?

What makes the perfect sports car?
From Alpines to Lotuses via Porsches and TVRs, so many sports cars have thrilled us, yet they don’t all follow the same recipe. So what exactly are th…
Lost spectacles and a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster – evo Archive

Lost spectacles and a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster – evo Archive
The loss of his glasses should have been a disaster for severely myopic photographer Dean Smith, but somehow he still got the job done
Best mini air compressors 2022

Best mini air compressors 2022
Correct tyre pressures are vital for the safety and performance of your car. We run down the best air compressors on the market to help you keep them …
Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival

Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival
With 271bhp, a manual gearbox and a weaponised chassis, this ‘SuperClio’ could have restored the Renault Sport Clio’s reputation, but instead it had t…
The anatomy of an ultra-high performance tyre

The anatomy of an ultra-high performance tyre
There’s a lot going on inside your car’s only contact point with the asphalt
A covert photoshoot at the former home of the French Grand Prix – evo Archive

A covert photoshoot at the former home of the French Grand Prix – evo Archive
How subterfuge and guile saved the day on a photoshoot at L’autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry
What to buy before your next track day

What to buy before your next track day
A look at some essential purchases before you put your car through its paces
My Life & Cars – Max Girardo, Founder, Girardo & Co

My Life & Cars – Max Girardo, Founder, Girardo & Co
From an early Testarossa encounter, via teenage aspirations of being a rally star, Max Girardo recalls the road that led to him becoming a collectable…
The best racing games of all time

The best racing games of all time
An even trickier task than deciding on the best supercar, we run down the very best racing games of all time
Simply the Test – evo Archive

Simply the Test – evo Archive
It was a definitive story from evo’s early years – although one small thing could possibly have been improved…
Car shampoo

Car shampoo
Shampoo specially for your car? It might sound like overkill, but there's a good reason why professional detailers swear by it.
Ford RS1700T – Dead on arrival

Ford RS1700T – Dead on arrival
Even turbo power and a switch to rear-wheel drive couldn’t make the Mk3 Escort competitive against the upcoming mid-engined, 4WD weapons of 1980s rall…
A trip on Ford’s private Boeing 737 – evo Archive

A trip on Ford’s private Boeing 737 – evo Archive
Why the lavish launch of the 2006 Shelby GT500 left a lasting impression
How to design a car (part one): wheels and tyres

How to design a car (part one): wheels and tyres
In the first part of a new series looking at all aspects of car design, Peter Stevens ponders the importance of wheels and tyres to both engineering a…
My Life & Cars – Rob Young, Founder, DMS Automotive

My Life & Cars – Rob Young, Founder, DMS Automotive
His skills in microelectronics enabled Rob Young to establish one of the UK’s most successful performance upgrade businesses – and indulge his own pas…
1000 miles in a Subaru Impreza RB5 – evo Archive

1000 miles in a Subaru Impreza RB5 – evo Archive
To Munich and back in a day for a photoshoot provided an unforgettable RB5 initiation for Stuart Gallagher
Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide

Used Mini Cooper S (Mk3, F55/F56/F57, 2013-present) review and buyer’s guide
Bigger, but slightly less brawny, the third-generation Mini Cooper S is still an entertaining hot hatch
A trip to Ari Vatanen's chateaux – evo Archive

A trip to Ari Vatanen's chateaux – evo Archive
A quiet spot during eCoty 2013 gave Henry Catchpole the opportunity to meet one of his heroes...
Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival

Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival
Financial issues, the death of the company founder and a change of drivetrain ethos at a Japanese giant all played their part in the demise of this 19…
An uncomfortable journey in a Lotus 2-Eleven – evo Archive

An uncomfortable journey in a Lotus 2-Eleven – evo Archive
What better car for taking the indirect route from the Midlands to central France than… a windscreenless Lotus?
ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones

ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones
The expansion of Ultra Low Emission Zones poses an ever-increasing threat to the use of modern and future classic cars. Here’s why
My Life & Cars – Shami Kalra, Omologato founder and car enthusiast

My Life & Cars – Shami Kalra, Omologato founder and car enthusiast
A childhood surrounded by German metal has influenced Shami Kalra’s car choices, while a passion for motorsport has fuelled the meteoric rise of his O…
Driving an Aston Martin DB5 James Bond stunt car

Driving an Aston Martin DB5 James Bond stunt car
When is an Aston not an Aston? When it’s a DB5 fresh from the set of No Time To Die. Don’t break it, Meaden…
Why manual gearboxes still matter

Why manual gearboxes still matter
Automated gearboxes have their place, but nothing can beat a great manual shift for ultimate car and driver interaction
evo 225/40 R18 performance tyre review 2021

evo 225/40 R18 performance tyre review 2021
Which high performance tyres should you be shortlisting for your car? We put nine contenders through the toughest objective and subjective tests to fi…
Mid-engined Audi Quattro – Dead on arrival

Mid-engined Audi Quattro – Dead on arrival
When Lancia and Peugeot threatened Audi’s early-’80s rallying dominance, a secret plan was hatched to build a new car. But one photo was all it took t…
An Aston Martin Vantage N430 and the Old Military Road – evo Archive

An Aston Martin Vantage N430 and the Old Military Road – evo Archive
Shooting an Aston Martin in the Scottish Highlands helped put film-maker Sam Riley on the map
Alpine A610 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon

Alpine A610 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
France’s answer to the Porsche 964 Carrera 2 is as enthralling today as it was back at its launch in 1991
Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Subaru Impreza WRX STI S209

Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Subaru Impreza WRX STI S209
Two decades ago, hardcore Subarus ruled the roads, so can the latest WRX STI S209 show Mercedes‑AMG’s A45 S – a 21st-century spiritual successor to th…
My Life & Cars – Peter Stevens, car designer

My Life & Cars – Peter Stevens, car designer
Following tutorage from some of the finest artistic talent during his college years, Peter Stevens emerged to become one of the country’s leading car …
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation review 

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation review
Just 19 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuations have been built, honouring the 1959 original. We drive this multi-million pound recreation.
Photographing a land speed record breaker – evo archive

Photographing a land speed record breaker – evo archive
Former evo staff photographer Andy Morgan recalls a momentous shoot early in his evo tenure
New Yokohama Advan Sport V107 UHP tyre revealed

New Yokohama Advan Sport V107 UHP tyre revealed
Yokohama’s new ultra high performance tyre range is ready to launch
Hydrogen cars – how do fuel cells work and where do they fit into the alternative fuel plan?

Hydrogen cars – how do fuel cells work and where do they fit into the alternative fuel plan?
Many project hydrogen as the ultimate alternative fuel, but how does it stack up now and in the future?
MG ZT XPower 385 – Dead on arrival

MG ZT XPower 385 – Dead on arrival
MG Rover’s collapse put paid to plans for a 385bhp production version of the Prodrive‑developed, rear-drive V8 Rover 75