Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon

Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Michelin has developed a wet and cold weather tyre for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and it’s brilliant
Land Rover Defender V8 Soft Top could be an Octa from 25 years ago

Land Rover Defender V8 Soft Top could be an Octa from 25 years ago
The latest six-figure classic Defender in the works bespoke lineup is a convertible, for maximum access to that rumbling V8
Ferrari 296 VS – grandson to the 458 Speciale will arrive very soon

Ferrari 296 VS – grandson to the 458 Speciale will arrive very soon
With over 850bhp the extreme Ferrari 296 will be one of 2025’s most exciting new cars
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Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon

Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 2025 review – 'N0' tyre makes Porsche GT3 RS a wet weather weapon
Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name

Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name
Aston Martin Vantage (1993 - 2000) review – Britain's 550bhp hand-built muscle car

Aston Martin Vantage (1993 - 2000) review – Britain's 550bhp hand-built muscle car
Porsche 911 Carrera S 2025 review – a 473bhp BMW M4 CS fighter

Porsche 911 Carrera S 2025 review – a 473bhp BMW M4 CS fighter
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Volkswagen Passat 2025 review – a breath of fresh air next to leaden EVs
Volkswagen Passat 2025 review – a breath of fresh air next to leaden EVs
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
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News
Brabus Mercedes-AMG E53 gets Porsche 911 GT2 RS power

Brabus Mercedes-AMG E53 gets Porsche 911 GT2 RS power
Brabus has enhanced Mercedes-AMG’s flagship E-Class, albeit by tickling the existing six-cylinder powertrain, rather than stuffing in a V8
The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a GTS Cabriolet from the decade that style forgot

The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a GTS Cabriolet from the decade that style forgot
Porsche’s latest Heritage Design special takes style inspiration, for better or worse, from the 1970s and 1980s
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal

Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Ferrari will reveal its first all-electric car in October 2025 and it will be called: Elettrica
The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever

The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever
At £135k R5 Turbo 3E had better be a supercar slayer, given it costs the same as a used McLaren 720S or Ferrari 488 GTB
In-depth reviews
Top 10s
Best German cars – our high-performance favourites from GT3 RS to M3 GTS

Best German cars – our high-performance favourites from GT3 RS to M3 GTS
If you still think Germans don’t have a sense of humour, you haven’t driven their finest performance cars. You’d be grinning from ear to ear
Best sports cars 2025 – distilled driving machines

Best sports cars 2025 – distilled driving machines
Sports cars are designed to do one thing above all else: put the driver at the centre of the experience. Morgan’s Supersport is the latest of the bree…
Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918

Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918
The V8 could be the most versatile performance car engine configuration, powering everything from Ferrari supercars to Ford pickups. These are our fav…
Supercars
JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11

JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11
British Porsche specialist JCR has developed a tuning package for the 911 S/T, turning our latest eCoty winner up a notch
Hot hatchbacks
Driving the iconic Renault Sport Clio 172 – car pictures of the week

Driving the iconic Renault Sport Clio 172 – car pictures of the week
In issue 332 of evo, we revisit the brilliant Renault Sport Clio 172 – these are our favourite shots
This Audi RS3 has more power than a £120,000 Porsche 911

This Audi RS3 has more power than a £120,000 Porsche 911
German tuning specialist Abt has given Audi’s RS3 a 911 Carrera GTS-rivalling power figure
Group tests
BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle

BMW M4 v Porsche 911 – six-cylinder sports coupe titans do battle
Lighter and more focused, can the new Porsche 911 beat the more powerful, less expensive BMW M4?
Pagani Huayra Codalunga v Huayra Roadster BC – £10m of hypercar siblings go head-to-head

Pagani Huayra Codalunga v Huayra Roadster BC – £10m of hypercar siblings go head-to-head
We tested two of Pagani’s most spectacular creations side by side in Italy. There can surely be no loser
Alpine A290 v Alpine A110 – how much DNA do they really share?

Alpine A290 v Alpine A110 – how much DNA do they really share?
Alpine would like us to believe that the A290 shares much of the same DNA that makes the A110 a great driver’s car. Time to put that claim to the test
Audi RS7 v BMW M5 – pure V8 battles heavy hybrid

Audi RS7 v BMW M5 – pure V8 battles heavy hybrid
If you prefer your all-wheel-drive supersaloon to be powered purely by combustion, there’s still Audi’s RS7 Sportback to consider. But is it being lef…
Features
Giant all-wheel-drive test makes for gripping visuals – car pictures of the week

Giant all-wheel-drive test makes for gripping visuals – car pictures of the week
In issue 333 of evo, seven traction-unlimited titans come together, allowing us to explore the virtues of modern all-wheel-drive systems
24 Hours of Lemons – we dive into the endurance race for $500 scrappers

24 Hours of Lemons – we dive into the endurance race for $500 scrappers
$500 wouldn't buy you a door mirror for a Le Mans car. At the 24 Hours of Lemons, it's the budget for your entire race car. We get stuck in
My Life & Cars – Paul Cowland, TV presenter and incorrigible car hoarder

My Life & Cars – Paul Cowland, TV presenter and incorrigible car hoarder
A lifelong passion for all things automotive led Paul Cowland to a presenting career and a wonderfully eclectic car collection
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
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Opinion
Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name

Why the Vauxhall Astra should have been given a different name
It’s time to reassess a perennially underrated hatchback, says Porter
Why car enthusiasts are suddenly lusting after once-ridiculed old Volvos

Why car enthusiasts are suddenly lusting after once-ridiculed old Volvos
A sighting of a 1980s Volvo induces a bout of wistfulness for Porter
How NASCAR is dull, confusing and utterly captivating all at once

How NASCAR is dull, confusing and utterly captivating all at once
Is NASCAR just a mind-numbing procession to non-American eyes? Jethro finds out
'Does it matter if the Aston Martin Valkyrie can’t win Le Mans? Not one bit'

'Does it matter if the Aston Martin Valkyrie can’t win Le Mans? Not one bit'
The Aston Martin Valkyrie isn’t that competitive yet. And precisely no one outside of Aston is bothered, as long as we get to hear it try…
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 Lamborghini Aventador S to a Morgan Aero 8
Technology
The European Parliament could try to ban carbonfibre

The European Parliament could try to ban carbonfibre
Carbonfibre has come under attack from European legislators, who are citing the health risks it poses when damaged
2030 petrol ban cancelled for low-volume car manufacturers like Ferrari

2030 petrol ban cancelled for low-volume car manufacturers like Ferrari
Pure petrol cars will be allowed to be sold until 2035 by low-volume manufacturers, and hybrids are back on the menu too
Pirelli has used AI to develop its new P Zero tyre

Pirelli has used AI to develop its new P Zero tyre
Pirelli has created a grippier, safer P Zero tyre – with the help of AI
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.
Electric cars
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased – wider, winged EV saloon will be N division’s M3

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased – wider, winged EV saloon will be N division’s M3
The hot Ioniq 6 N saloon will soon join the excellent Ioniq 5 N in Hyundai’s all-electric performance car rebirth, setting a target for the forthcomin…
Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS

Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS
The Elroq is the first in its category to get a performance version – there's no Ford Explorer ST or Kia EV3 GT for it to face down
Diced-up Lotus Emeya and Eletre EV ranges start £5760 cheaper

Diced-up Lotus Emeya and Eletre EV ranges start £5760 cheaper
Lotus has introduced a new range of trim levels and a new naming convention to more clearly define what buyers are getting for their money
New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?

New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?
Hyundai has served up another wild hot hatch concept, this time taking the Inster supermini as a base. Could an electric successor to the i20 N be on …
Dead on Arrival
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
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
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
Panther Solo 1 – dead on arrival

Panther Solo 1 – dead on arrival
This lightweight, mid-engined Brit came achingly close to being an affordable ’80s hero
Trackdays
evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking info

evo Trackdays 2025: dates, tickets and booking info
evo's 2025 Trackdays are now available to book, offering you the chance to test the limits of your car on some of Britain’s greatest and most iconic c…