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?
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
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 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

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?
Is the Corvette ZR1 reigniting the lap time wars?

Is the Corvette ZR1 reigniting the lap time wars?
With five new production car lap records set on American tracks, is GM’s 1000bhp hypercar fighter throwing down the gauntlet to European manufacturers…
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…
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
Modena MA-01 is Maserati-flavoured respite from endless Porsche 911 restomods

Modena MA-01 is Maserati-flavoured respite from endless Porsche 911 restomods
Modena Automobili’s take on the Maserati Biturbo/Shamal is a rare restomod that doesn’t use a knackered 964 as its basis
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?
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
24,000 drivers have been caught speeding at over 100mph in five years

24,000 drivers have been caught speeding at over 100mph in five years
A new report reveals that speed related road deaths are at their highest level for a decade
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?
Polestar’s rally-inspired Arctic Circle collection breaks cover – 536bhp Polestar 4 gains focus

Polestar’s rally-inspired Arctic Circle collection breaks cover – 536bhp Polestar 4 gains focus
A comprehensive makeover for Polestar’s model range as they go racing on ice
BMW iX gets a makeover for 2025 – more range and up to 650bhp for electric SUV

BMW iX gets a makeover for 2025 – more range and up to 650bhp for electric SUV
Three new BMW iX variants are set to make their debut in 2025, with more power, a tweaked design and advances in battery tech for greater range
Can these upgrades make the Ferrari F40 harder to crash?

Can these upgrades make the Ferrari F40 harder to crash?
Amid the recent uproar around the F40, a Swiss firm has come up with a set of updates for Enzo’s final Ferrari
Genesis GV60 Magma spied testing ahead of 2025 debut

Genesis GV60 Magma spied testing ahead of 2025 debut
The first hot Magma-badged Genesis is expected to debut later this year with 600bhp on tap
Tesla Model Y refreshed to fight the Porsche Macan EV

Tesla Model Y refreshed to fight the Porsche Macan EV
Tesla’s extensive facelift sees styling revisions as well as improvements in refinement
Shelby GT350 returns with 810bhp supercharged V8

Shelby GT350 returns with 810bhp supercharged V8
Where the last Mustang GT350 was a Ford Performance model using the name under licence, this is a 'proper' Shelby – a tuned Mustang with 810bhp
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?
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
Used Jaguar F-Type (2013 - 2024) review and buyer’s guide 

Used Jaguar F-Type (2013 - 2024) review and buyer’s guide
Stylish, sporty and still good to drive, the Jaguar F-Type is growing old very gracefully
Best British cars – the finest driver’s cars to come out of Great Britain

Best British cars – the finest driver’s cars to come out of Great Britain
Britain has produced countless performance car icons over the years – these are evo’s favourites
Used Mazda MX-5 (Mk4, ND, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide 

Used Mazda MX-5 (Mk4, ND, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide
Big on fun, low on cost – the Mazda MX-5 still has a depth and breadth of talents
Used BMW Z4 (G29, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide

Used BMW Z4 (G29, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide
BMW’s Z4 offers good performance, plenty of grip and lots of equipment. But is it sporting enough?
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide 

Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide
The Focus ST is quick and entertaining, and while not a class leader it’s a great hot hatch all-rounder
Ferrari F40 – review, history, prices and specs

Ferrari F40 – review, history, prices and specs
The F40 is often regarded as the greatest Ferrari road car ever, it broke new technical boundaries to create an intoxicating driving experience
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
Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head

Cheap BMW M3? E46, E92 and F80 go head-to-head
You might require a second mortgage to buy an E30 BMW M3, but fear not, as there are equally appealing M Power options that won’t test your credit sco…
What is DRS? Drag Reduction Systems explained

What is DRS? Drag Reduction Systems explained
F1’s Drag Reduction System assists overtaking manoeuvres, but how does it work and can it be used on road cars?
Rotary engined cars: past, present and future

Rotary engined cars: past, present and future
How the Wankel engine works (or doesn’t) and some of the cars to have used it to best effect
New Jaguar F-Pace SVR caught testing 

New Jaguar F-Pace SVR caught testing
Jaguar’s high-performance SUV undergoes mid-life revisions before its unveiling later this year