Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2022) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival
Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2022) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival
The R35 Nissan GT-R purveys a legendary status like few others. Bespoke, highly strung and intense, the R35 will live on as a high point in Japanese a…
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 Hyundai i30 N to a four-cylinder Porsche 718 Cayman
Treasury’s attempt to stop car finance case reaching court blocked
Treasury’s attempt to stop car finance case reaching court blocked
The industry is braced for a c/£44billion compensation payout, related to potentially unlawful backdoor commission deals with dealers
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
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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?
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
Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring
Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring
'Do I crave a manual in a Porsche 911? Absolutely. But in a Nissan GT‑R? No way.'
'Do I crave a manual in a Porsche 911? Absolutely. But in a Nissan GT‑R? No way.'
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK8, 2017 - 2022) review – 169mph hot hatch bargain
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK8, 2017 - 2022) review – 169mph hot hatch bargain
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history
Reviews
Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula
Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula
Mazda’s innovation has never been more apparent – the Mazda 3 is flawed but brilliant, and the type of ‘normal’ car we need
Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2
Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2
Cupra’s take on a small SUV is practical and capable in the right form, but it fails to keep up with the best in its crowded segment
Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring
Alpina B3 GT Touring 2025 review – a 190mph alternative to the BMW M3 Touring
A swansong for Alpina’s hot 3-series lineup, the B3 GT Touring is a fine and unique alternative to the very best fast estates
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2019) review – Mk7’s soft sendoff beats any Mk8
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2019) review – Mk7’s soft sendoff beats any Mk8
Quick and composed on road or track, the Golf GTI has talents we miss, even if it didn’t sparkle when new
News
Ferrari’s first ever electric car is coming this October
Ferrari’s first ever electric car is coming this October
In-line with its electrification plan, Ferrari’s on track to launch its first all-electric model in Q4 2025
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history
Rolls-Royce launches a more driver focused iteration of its electric Spectre coupe, making it the most potent model in its lineup
The BMW M3 is going electric – test mules spied ahead of launch
The BMW M3 is going electric – test mules spied ahead of launch
The next M3 supersaloon is receiving a pure-electric powertrain, and new test mule images offer a glimpse at what's to come
The Neue Klasse BMW M5 is already on the way
The Neue Klasse BMW M5 is already on the way
The M5’s Neue Klasse makeover has been spied already, with deliveries of the current car barely underway
In-depth reviews
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK2, 2015 - 2017) – the forgotten hardcore Focus RS rival
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK2, 2015 - 2017) – the forgotten hardcore Focus RS rival
Honda’s first turbo Type R was hardcore and uncompromising, but deeply satisfying when the stars aligned
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…
BMW Z4 review – Munich's endearing roadster is no Boxster killer
BMW Z4 review – Munich's endearing roadster is no Boxster killer
Less dynamic than its Stuttgart rival, but still a rewarding and practical everyday machine
Renault Sport Clio V6 (2001 - 2005) review: the mid-engined hatchback with a supercar spirit
Renault Sport Clio V6 (2001 - 2005) review: the mid-engined hatchback with a supercar spirit
A quarter of a century on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it w…
Top 10s
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
Best GT cars 2025 – the ultimate continent crossers
Best GT cars 2025 – the ultimate continent crossers
The best GTs must marry the opulence, comfort, refinement and appointment of a luxury saloon, with the style, performance, engagement and sense of occ…
The most expensive cars ever sold at auction
The most expensive cars ever sold at auction
Beyond a certain level of value, some cars transcend being simple machines and become an asset class all of their own. These are the cars that sit alo…
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
Supercars
Ferrari 296 VS spied – hardcore hybrid successor to Speciale and Pista inbound
Ferrari 296 VS spied – hardcore hybrid successor to Speciale and Pista inbound
With over 850bhp the extreme Ferrari 296 will be one of 2025’s most exciting new cars
Audi R8 (2015 - 2024) review – the ultimate soft-focus supercar
Audi R8 (2015 - 2024) review – the ultimate soft-focus supercar
The second Audi R8 saw what was an exotic sports car become a full-blown supercar to rival McLaren, Porsche and Maserati
2025 Nissan GT‑R Nismo Final Edition - Japan's 911 GT3 RS still has it
2025 Nissan GT‑R Nismo Final Edition - Japan's 911 GT3 RS still has it
It's the last ever Nissan R35 GT-R (for now!), so where better to take it for a final drive than Japan's Hakone Turnpike
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) 2025 review – the best GT3 yet?
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) 2025 review – the best GT3 yet?
The 2025 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 uses know-how from the 992.1 GT3 RS and the 911 S/T. Has the GT3 formula been perfected?
Hot hatchbacks
Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1992 - 1996) – history, review and specs of Ford's rally star
Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1992 - 1996) – history, review and specs of Ford's rally star
It was a poster car for a generation and the ‘Cossie’ now has a cult following
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK8, 2017 - 2022) review – 169mph hot hatch bargain
Used Honda Civic Type R (FK8, 2017 - 2022) review – 169mph hot hatch bargain
Ignore the weird looks and the FK8 performs and rewards with the very best hot hatches of the last 25 years
Lancia Delta Integrale (1987 - 1994) – history, review and specs of Italy's rally icon
Lancia Delta Integrale (1987 - 1994) – history, review and specs of Italy's rally icon
Hugely successful in its day, the Integrale’s appeal is just as strong now as it was back in the late ‘80s
Alpine A290 GTS 2025 review – is the Renault 5 relative a true hot hatch?
Alpine A290 GTS 2025 review – is the Renault 5 relative a true hot hatch?
Alpine’s all-electric future starts with the Renault 5-based A290. Does it have enough edge to warrant the Alpine badge?
Group tests
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…
BMW M5 (G90) v Porsche Panamera Turbo E‑Hybrid – 700bhp hybrid super saloons go head-to-head
BMW M5 (G90) v Porsche Panamera Turbo E‑Hybrid – 700bhp hybrid super saloons go head-to-head
BMW’s M5 has entered its hybrid era and now faces a new breed of rivals. How does it compare with another tech-packed German, Porsche’s Panamera Turbo…
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) v Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro – battle of the road-racers
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) v Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro – battle of the road-racers
The first AMG GT to wear the Pro badge was the extreme, bewinged GT R Pro. Here's how it stacks up against the 991.2-generation GT3 RS
BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter v Toyota Supra – manual sixes go head-to-head
BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter v Toyota Supra – manual sixes go head-to-head
Can the addition of a manual gearbox and a raft of chassis mods transform BMW’s Z4? And does it have the measure of its manual Toyota Supra cousin?
Features
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
Driving the Pagani Utopia – car pictures of the week
Driving the Pagani Utopia – car pictures of the week
In issue 330 of evo, we get behind the wheel of Horacio Pagani’s latest creation – the sensational, exquisite Utopia. These are our favourite shots
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…
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
Video
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (992.1, 2021-2024): review, history, specs and buying guide
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (992.1, 2021-2024): review, history, specs and buying guide
So bereft of current rivals is the new 911 GT3 that you’re best to look to the used market and its predecessor, the 992.1 911 GT3
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota’s GR Yaris was always brilliant but has received a number of key and welcome updates. It’s even better but also, a lot more expensive.
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm (2021 - 2022) review: if Porsche built a four-door 911 GT3 RS
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm (2021 - 2022) review: if Porsche built a four-door 911 GT3 RS
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm is the most extreme modern Alfa to date. It’s also one of its very best
McLaren 750S and Porsche 911 GT3 RS v hardcore track weapons – can the road racers compete?
McLaren 750S and Porsche 911 GT3 RS v hardcore track weapons – can the road racers compete?
We compare the merits of four very different track cars, the McLaren 750S, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Radical SR3 and Revolution R500 Evo
Opinion
'Do I crave a manual in a Porsche 911? Absolutely. But in a Nissan GT‑R? No way.'
'Do I crave a manual in a Porsche 911? Absolutely. But in a Nissan GT‑R? No way.'
Jethro is celebrating the shift back to manual gearboxes – with one proviso
Ill-conceived government legislation will kill the UK car industry
Ill-conceived government legislation will kill the UK car industry
The car industry and legislators cant meet in the middle and find a compromise soon enough
This is why youngsters aren't interested in cars
This is why youngsters aren't interested in cars
Youngsters not into cars any more? The remedy’s obvious, reckons Richard Porter
Why mid-engined cars are the purest and most special driving machines
Why mid-engined cars are the purest and most special driving machines
evo's Richard Meaden explains the magic behind mid-engined cars, and lists some of the best he's driven over the years
Used cars
Best cheap fast cars 2025 – performance cars on a budget
Best cheap fast cars 2025 – performance cars on a budget
If you buy right and do your research, you can bag a brilliant performance car for as little as £2500. Here are our top second hand picks
Best used cars to buy now
Best used cars to buy now
Want a used performance car that’s great to drive and affordable? Whatever your budget, we’ve got some suggestions for you
Used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016 to date) review and buyer’s guide
Used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016 to date) review and buyer’s guide
If you can stretch to a six-cylinder the Boxster is a sublime sporting soft-top
Used Ford Mustang (Mk6, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide 
Used Ford Mustang (Mk6, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide
It’s not going to worry a BMW M4 down a twisty road, but the Mustang’s still an entertaining sports car and makes a great used buy
Technology
New Michelin tyre makes the Porsche 911 GT3 RS an all weather track monster
New Michelin tyre makes the Porsche 911 GT3 RS an all weather track monster
Specially designed Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 shaves seconds off lap times in wet and low-temperature conditions. It could also be the perfect British r…
Michelin revamps its Primacy 5 tyre, but what are the benefits?
Michelin revamps its Primacy 5 tyre, but what are the benefits?
Tyre giant aims for longer life and lower environmental impact with its latest eco-conscious tyre
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
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
Electric cars
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever
The electric GranTurismo Folgore is the most potent Maserati to date, and while it’s an impressive feat of engineering, it trades soul for power
Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn
Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn
One of the most appealing electrified vehicles on offer from any manufacturer, but not without its flaws
Alpine A390 spied testing – electric Porsche Macan rival set for 2025 launch
Alpine A390 spied testing – electric Porsche Macan rival set for 2025 launch
Alpine is developing a battery-powered Porsche Macan rival with an emphasis on driving dynamics, and these test mule images offer our best look yet
The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied
The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied
The Renault 5-based Alpine A290 is the hot electric supermini of the moment, but Cupra's about to launch its own take with the Raval
Dead on Arrival
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
Alpine GTA USA – dead on arrival
Alpine GTA USA – dead on arrival
The tale of how a revised ’80s Alpine nearly became a halo car for Renault in America
Alfa Romeo Tipo 103 – dead on arrival
Alfa Romeo Tipo 103 – dead on arrival
This compact four-door might have rivalled the mighty Mini in the 1960s if Alfa had kept the faith
Trackdays
McLaren Artura Trophy Evo 2025 review – Woking's race-spec supercar is a riot
McLaren Artura Trophy Evo 2025 review – Woking's race-spec supercar is a riot
McLaren’s one-make-race-series Artura has evolved, with more of everything: grip, aero and attitude. As it turns out, it’s riotously good fun, too
Porsche 956: the anatomy of an endurance racing icon
Porsche 956: the anatomy of an endurance racing icon
The 956 (along with its 962 successor) represents a pinnacle of endurance racing. We look under the skin of this iconic racer to discover what made it…
The Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes more downforce than a McLaren P1
The Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes more downforce than a McLaren P1
The Manthey-fettled GT3 RS promises incredible track performance, but there’s no Nürburgring time… yet
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS is a small but mighty manufacturer that majors on detailed in-house engineering for its Zero.