The art of oversteer: driving masterclass

The art of oversteer: driving masterclass
It’s not all about showboating – mastering the art of a controlled slide can pay dividends when the unexpected happens
Lamborghini Cheetah – dead on arrival

Lamborghini Cheetah – dead on arrival
How the Italian supercar maker once put its name to a 4x4 intended for the American military
2025 VED car tax: what you'll be paying

2025 VED car tax: what you'll be paying
The latest car tax changes explained, including new pricing for EVs and hybrids and increased prices for higher-emission vehicles
The anatomy of a NASCAR Cup car: under the skin of the 200mph V8 racer

The anatomy of a NASCAR Cup car: under the skin of the 200mph V8 racer
The thrill-packed NASCAR Cup Series has undergone arguably its biggest ever shake-up with the introduction of the Next Gen car. We get up close with F…
Honda Civic Type R (FN2) – the car world's greatest misses

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) – the car world's greatest misses
Its lineage contains some hot hatch greats, but the late-noughties Civic wasn’t one of them
New Caterham factory: Inside where Britain's favourite track car is built

New Caterham factory: Inside where Britain's favourite track car is built
Caterham has long built addictive cars for dedicated road and track drivers. Now at its new Dartford facility, it's building them better and faster.
ZEV mandate explained: What is it and how does it affect performance cars?

ZEV mandate explained: What is it and how does it affect performance cars?
In 2025 28 per cent of a manufacturer’s sales will need to be all-electric, so will exciting ICE cars survive?
Cosworth's secret: behind the scenes at the firm behind Bugatti, Aston Martin and F1 engines

Cosworth's secret: behind the scenes at the firm behind Bugatti, Aston Martin and F1 engines
In the face of ever-tightening emissions regulations, Cosworth stands alone in producing fully compliant, high-revving, naturally aspirated supercar e…
Superchargers explained – how do they give cars more power?

Superchargers explained – how do they give cars more power?
Forced induction is commonplace these days but why have superchargers fallen out of fashion?
evo spring essentials gift guide 2025

evo spring essentials gift guide 2025
Take a look at our selection of must-have springtime gifts
Advanced braking techniques: driving masterclass

Advanced braking techniques: driving masterclass
Brakes can be used for more than just slowing a car, and there’s more than one way to apply them too, as John Barker reveals
Horacio Pagani on the secrets to hypercar success

Horacio Pagani on the secrets to hypercar success
evo catches up with Horacio Pagani, the man behind the hypercar company we grew up with
MacPherson strut suspension explained: what are they and what do they do?

MacPherson strut suspension explained: what are they and what do they do?
Most cars use them but are MacPherson struts the best solution for your car’s front suspension?
Maserati Quattroporte II – dead on arrival

Maserati Quattroporte II – dead on arrival
Progress on this Citroën SM-derived four-door stalled when the French firm faltered in the mid-’70s
My Life & Cars – Alan Gow, BTCC supremo and 24-hour Citroën 2CV racer

My Life & Cars – Alan Gow, BTCC supremo and 24-hour Citroën 2CV racer
Director of the BTCC, a seat on numerous FIA committees, and a Dacia Sandero at home. We revisit one of evo’s very first interviewees for a catch-up 2…
Winter driving tips – how to drive in snow, ice, rain and fog: driving masterclass

Winter driving tips – how to drive in snow, ice, rain and fog: driving masterclass
It’s perfectly possible to enjoy winter driving while staying safe, as Paul Ripley explains
Gordon Murray and Carlos Sainz Snr – evo Hall of Fame

Gordon Murray and Carlos Sainz Snr – evo Hall of Fame
The latest inductees to the evo Hall of Fame achieved astonishing things in 2024
Horsepower explained – what gives your car its performance?

Horsepower explained – what gives your car its performance?
We all know the figures but why are power and torque important to your car's driving experience?
Operating the controls: driving masterclass

Operating the controls: driving masterclass
How you interact with your car can play a significant role in unlocking its full potential, as Paul Ripley explains
Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman 2.0 four-cylinder – the car world's greatest misses

Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman 2.0 four-cylinder – the car world's greatest misses
Downsizing the engine of Porsche’s entry-level sports car was an embarrassing flat-four fiasco
Double wishbone suspension explained: is it better than a MacPherson strut?

Double wishbone suspension explained: is it better than a MacPherson strut?
What do double wishbone set ups offer over a more traditional MacPherson strut system?
Coilover suspension explained: different types of coilovers and what they do

Coilover suspension explained: different types of coilovers and what they do
Lots of performance cars have them and the aftermarket is awash with them, but should you be fitting a set of coilovers to your car?
Differentials explained: how does a car’s diff work?

Differentials explained: how does a car’s diff work?
Every car has one, but what does a differential do and what’s an LSD?
My Life & Cars – Paddy Lowe, F1 engineer, efuel pioneer and classic rallying nut

My Life & Cars – Paddy Lowe, F1 engineer, efuel pioneer and classic rallying nut
We talk to the F1 engineer who won world championships with Williams, McLaren and Mercedes, and is now heading up the carbon‑neutral fuel company Zero…
Turbochargers explained: how does a car turbo work?

Turbochargers explained: how does a car turbo work?
What is a turbo? How does it work? Are they a good thing, and are they here to stay in today’s electrified world?
Porsche 989 – dead on arrival

Porsche 989 – dead on arrival
Porsche’s first saloon might have predated the Panamera by a decade and a half, had the sums added up
Renault Sport Clio 200 Turbo – the car world's greatest misses

Renault Sport Clio 200 Turbo – the car world's greatest misses
This misguided departure from the French brand’s hot hatch heritage saw the Clio fall from grace
How to make your tyres last longer 

How to make your tyres last longer
You should never hold off on buying new tyres when you need them, but you can take measures to ensure you get the most miles from a set
evo Car of the Year 2024: Video, contenders and podcast

evo Car of the Year 2024: Video, contenders and podcast
Nine of the best performance cars of last year gather together for the year's biggest test: evo Car of Year 2024.
Should you fit winter tyres to your car?

Should you fit winter tyres to your car?
When temperatures drop and the weather takes a dive, fitting winter tyres can get you out of trouble – and potentially save you from a crash
Lotus Type 56B: the anatomy of a turbine-powered F1 car

Lotus Type 56B: the anatomy of a turbine-powered F1 car
Swapping Cosworth DFV for Pratt & Whitney, the turbine-powered Lotus Type 56B is one of the most radical F1 cars of all time
Lancia Fulvia Coupé – dead on arrival

Lancia Fulvia Coupé – dead on arrival
It could’ve re-ignited a lust for Lancias, but instead this retro two-seater stalled at the concept stage
Lotus Emira takes on Scotland – and retraces the steps of motorsport greats

Lotus Emira takes on Scotland – and retraces the steps of motorsport greats
Scottish roads have nurtured some of the greatest driving talents ever seen. We experience some of those roads – and celebrate the country’s many moto…
Ford Mustang Dark Horse on the Route Napoléon – the greatest driving road in Europe? 

Ford Mustang Dark Horse on the Route Napoléon – the greatest driving road in Europe?
Ford’s new Mustang Dark Horse has impressed us so far, but how will this American muscle car fare on one of Europe’s most spectacular driving roads?
Exploring Toyota's greatest motorsport icons, from WRC to Formula 1

Exploring Toyota's greatest motorsport icons, from WRC to Formula 1
Where best to store some of Toyota’s most prized and valuable racing superstars? Under the wind tunnel at its Cologne HQ, of course…
The spectacular scenery of eCoty 2024 – car pictures of the week

The spectacular scenery of eCoty 2024 – car pictures of the week
Just as important as the cars in eCoty is finding somewhere equally spectacular to put them to the test