This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
Boreham Motorworks’ ‘continumod’ RS is a 1960s Mk1 Escort engineered and manufactured to 21st century standards, and development of its new engine is …
Why AI excites Lamborghini’s design boss: ‘Who is not mastering it will be left behind’
Why AI excites Lamborghini’s design boss: ‘Who is not mastering it will be left behind’
Artificial intelligence is a swear word for many creatives. For Mitja Borkert, head of Lamborghini Centro Stile, it’s one of the most exciting new too…
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3
The reborn CLA arrives first as an EV with hybrids to follow. They might not be worth the wait…
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
We were always huge fans of the Mk7 VW Golf R. That its successor has never quite lived up to its high standards has only underlined how good it was
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Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Bugatti Mistral review – behind the wheel of the £5m W16 swansong
Bugatti Mistral review – behind the wheel of the £5m W16 swansong
Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016) review: a flat-six hero from £55k
Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016) review: a flat-six hero from £55k
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – can this performance EV tempt you out of a BMW M3?
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – can this performance EV tempt you out of a BMW M3?
BMW Z4 M Coupe (2006 - 2008) review: a forgotten M car for £15k
BMW Z4 M Coupe (2006 - 2008) review: a forgotten M car for £15k
Best Porsches – from Boxster GTS to Carrera GT and everything in between
Best Porsches – from Boxster GTS to Carrera GT and everything in between
Reviews
Cupra Leon 300 Fast Fleet test – living with Spain's 300bhp hot hatch 
Cupra Leon 300 Fast Fleet test – living with Spain's 300bhp hot hatch
A facelifted Mk4 Leon joins our fleet, complete with a cluster of welcome improvements
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 (2020 - 2025) review: an instant modern classic
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 (2020 - 2025) review: an instant modern classic
For a combination of pure driver appeal and value, the Cayman GT4 is in a class of its own. An instant modern classic, if ever there was one
Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016) review: a flat-six hero from £55k
Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016) review: a flat-six hero from £55k
The appeal of one of our favourite sports cars hasn’t diminished a decade on from launch
Bugatti Mistral review – behind the wheel of the £5m W16 swansong
Bugatti Mistral review – behind the wheel of the £5m W16 swansong
When you’re invited to drive the 1578bhp, 282mph, convertible Bugatti Mistral, the one thing you don’t need is rain. But when it’s the final outing fo…
News
Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Toyota’s pushing on with the development of an all-new, high-performance four-cylinder power plant that could make its hot hatches hyper
The Bentley Continental GT Supersport is making a return, with rear-wheel drive
The Bentley Continental GT Supersport is making a return, with rear-wheel drive
Bentley has confirmed the return of the Continental GT Superport and that internal combustion engines remain part of the their future beyond 2035
Bag a Clio Williams, a 5 GT Turbo rally special or an 80’s F1 icon in Renault’s unique 100-car auction 
Bag a Clio Williams, a 5 GT Turbo rally special or an 80’s F1 icon in Renault’s unique 100-car auction
The Artcurial event at Flins near Paris will see 100 cars and 100 items of memorabilia for sale
evo magazine issue 340 December 2025 – out now
evo magazine issue 340 December 2025 – out now
In the December 2025 issue of evo, we get to grips with the Ferrari 296 Speciale, test BAC’s most extreme model yet and dive into the anatomy of the F…
In-depth reviews
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer
Used Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001 - 2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550
Used Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001 - 2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550
One of the most significant of all Astons, the Mk1 Vanquish remains a brilliantly enjoyable driver’s car and an affordable one too
Audi Quattro (1980 - 1991) review: a 1980s road-going rally icon
Audi Quattro (1980 - 1991) review: a 1980s road-going rally icon
Arguably Audi's definitive model, the Quattro is an inimitable moment in motoring history that's all Ingolstadt's own
Used BMW M5 (F10, 2011 - 2016) review: a 550bhp super saloon for £20k
Used BMW M5 (F10, 2011 - 2016) review: a 550bhp super saloon for £20k
Voluminous turbocharged grunt, to match its growth in size and weight, defined the F10 M5
Top 10s
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
With Summer in the rear view and Autumn in full swing, now’s the best time to buy a used sports car
Best fast Fords of all time – from the GT supercar to the Fiesta ST
Best fast Fords of all time – from the GT supercar to the Fiesta ST
Ford has produced some of our favourite driving machines over its extensive history, these are the best fast Fords from the ages
Best Porsches – from Boxster GTS to Carrera GT and everything in between
Best Porsches – from Boxster GTS to Carrera GT and everything in between
Not all the best Porsches are 911s and not all the best 911s are GT3s. Here’s a list of the best cars to come from Stuttgart and Weissach in the moder…
Best Lamborghinis – the finest Ferrari fighters from Sant’Agata
Best Lamborghinis – the finest Ferrari fighters from Sant’Agata
You can’t ignore a Lamborghini, and many of Sant'Agata’s creations have hit the right note with evo testers over the years. We run down the very best
Supercars
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
The 911 Turbo S despite its newfound electrification, is as it always was: a well-rounded supercar slayer
Honda NSX restomod on the way with race engineering and Pininfarina style
Honda NSX restomod on the way with race engineering and Pininfarina style
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport will enhance the NSX with a sympathetic touch, to modernise Japan’s ’90s supercar
Best Ferraris – Maranello’s masterpieces from 296 Speciale to F40
Best Ferraris – Maranello’s masterpieces from 296 Speciale to F40
Ferrari is a brand with more than its fair share of illustrious highlights, so we’ve recapped some of the best Ferrari road cars we’ve driven
Who makes the best V12 supercar? Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin go head-to-head
Who makes the best V12 supercar? Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin go head-to-head
Three magnificent V12-engined supercars, hybrid-powered Lamborghini Revuelto, twin-turbocharged Aston Martin Vanquish and pure naturally aspirated Fer…
Hot hatchbacks
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Fast fun cars that won’t break the bank, to buy or when it comes time to sell
Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
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?
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the king of hot hatches doesn’t have long left
The FL5 Civic isn’t long for this world, but it goes out as the most exciting and rewarding hot hatch of modern times – perhaps ever
Group tests
Aston Martin DB12 Volante v Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo – open-top GTs go head-to-head
Aston Martin DB12 Volante v Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo – open-top GTs go head-to-head
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo or Aston Martin DB12 Volante? Two powerful and charismatic convertibles, but which is best? A cross-country drive to t…
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Aston Martin’s brand new Vantage Roadster takes on Ferrari’s acclaimed Roma Spider: British muscle versus Italian flair, but which will prevail?
BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT
BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT
It’s been the sports car class leader for over two decades, but can rivals from Alpine, BMW, Ford and Lotus finally take the lead over Porsche’s Boxst…
Audi S3 v BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé – which is the best everyday performance car?
Audi S3 v BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé – which is the best everyday performance car?
Despite 4WD and circa 300bhp, neither Audi’s S3 nor BMW’s M235 Gran Coupé has set our world alight so far, but now both have had a refresh. Can either…
Features
Driving the Aston Martin F1 Safety Car – car pictures of the week
Driving the Aston Martin F1 Safety Car – car pictures of the week
In this week's car pictures, we look at the highlights from our time with one of the most videoed cars in the world – the Aston Martin Vantage F1 safe…
Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
When Tjeerd Buijinck isn’t developing and signing off new tyres, he tends to his eclectic car collection, which includes a number of British classics
evo Christmas essentials gift guide
evo Christmas essentials gift guide
Discover evo’s ultimate Christmas gift guide, packed with the best presents for car enthusiasts, from detailing kits and dash cams to exclusive experi…
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Looking to fit new tyres to your performance car soon? Let the latest edition of the annual evo tyre test help you make the right choice
Video
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
With all its extreme upgrades, exactly how much faster is a Manthey GT3 RS than the standard model? We find out around Anglesey circuit
evo Leaderboard lap times – the world's fastest cars tested on track 
evo Leaderboard lap times – the world's fastest cars tested on track
This is our official evo Leaderboard, ranking the fastest lap times from Anglesey Circuit, Bedford Autodrome and Blyton Park
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. We reunite the team that made it a reality, which includes our very own co-founder and edit…
Ferrari F80 2025 review – hybrid V6 hypercar is a worthy successor to the LaFerrari
Ferrari F80 2025 review – hybrid V6 hypercar is a worthy successor to the LaFerrari
The near-1200bhp F80 is a bold leap into the future, but does it deliver the seductive driving experience we expect of a Maranello special?
Opinion
How we used to test cars: stopwatches, silver rolls and sheer nerve
How we used to test cars: stopwatches, silver rolls and sheer nerve
The lost arts of capturing performance data have got Meaden feeling nostalgic
The best eras for performance cars ranked: which decade came out on top for thrills?
The best eras for performance cars ranked: which decade came out on top for thrills?
We've taken a cross section of every decade of performance cars and the verdict is in. It might surprise you.
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
After reflecting on our evo Eras tests looking at performance cars of the past, our minds turn to wonder about what's to come
Evolution of the performance car: the good, the bad and the ugly
Evolution of the performance car: the good, the bad and the ugly
The evo Eras tests opened our eyes to how driver’s cars have changed in the last four decades
Used cars
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from a Ford Focus RS to a Mercedes-AMG C63
Used Porsche 911 (991, 2011 - 2018) review – should you buy the unloved 911?
Used Porsche 911 (991, 2011 - 2018) review – should you buy the unloved 911?
For better or worse, the 991 was a huge moment of change for the Porsche 911, as it passed the half-century mark. We look back at the black sheep of t…
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form. It's also now an affordable used hero
Huge discounts on a new Ford Mustang Dark Horse - like, £12,000 big
Huge discounts on a new Ford Mustang Dark Horse - like, £12,000 big
It’s one of the very best Mustangs Ford has built, and now you can get a Dark Horse with nearly £12,000 off its list price
Technology
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Want to fit the very best tyres to your performance car? We gather the best of the 19-inch models to find out which comes out on top
Apple CarPlay Ultra – 'not bad but a bit pointless'
Apple CarPlay Ultra – 'not bad but a bit pointless'
Want to make your car’s controls less intuitive to use? Apple has the solution for you.
Porsche Wireless Charging – sci-fi tech made real for the next Cayenne
Porsche Wireless Charging – sci-fi tech made real for the next Cayenne
The new inductive charging system will be available initially for the new all-electric Porsche Cayenne, due for reveal later this year
Alpine is using hydrogen to keep the combustion engine alive
Alpine is using hydrogen to keep the combustion engine alive
Alpine is set to become an all-electric manufacturer, but as hydrogen development continues, it’s not ruling out a return for the combustion engine
Electric cars
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
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – proof that electric cars can be fun, not just fast
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – proof that electric cars can be fun, not just fast
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is a fascinating take on the electric performance car, with some of the most complex electronics you’ll find on a series-productio…
Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless
Porsche Taycan GTS review – the sweet spot in the range renders a Turbo pointless
The Taycan GTS is superb in both saloon and Sport Turismo forms – it's the driver's choice for EVs right now
The Ferrari Elettrica will be a practical electric four-door with hypercar power
The Ferrari Elettrica will be a practical electric four-door with hypercar power
It’s been decades in the making, but the time has finally come for Ferrari to uncover the details on its first electric car. We’ve been to Maranello f…
Podcast
New evo podcast: episode 30 available now
New evo podcast: episode 30 available now
Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
Dickie Meaden gathers together Richard Rackham, Julian Thomson and Matt Becker to discuss the genesis of one of the most important sports cars of the …
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
In issue 333 of evo, seven traction-unlimited titans come together, allowing us to explore the virtues of modern all-wheel-drive systems
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.
Dead on Arrival
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Sometimes cars make it all the way to production possibility before being snuffed out at the last minute. Here are 44 of the most memorable
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
The ultimate 'dead on arrival' supercar is the Cerbera Speed 12, a car even TVR was too afraid to put in public hands
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
It's unimaginable now but here was a Jaguar concept that absolutely everyone loved... and mourned when it didn't make production
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
It was a four-door with a Porsche flat-six at the rear – which was exactly what ’60s America didn’t want
Trackdays
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
Best cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
Best cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
We pick the most affordable routes to big circuit driving fun with our best cheap track day cars
evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking details
evo's 2025 Trackdays are underway, book your place today and you could win exclusive evo Jordan Bespoke luggage
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
Our Joy of Driving series concludes with a look to the place where there are no speed limits and you can drive your car to its limits – or yours