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James Taylor

Like a few other evo writers, James studied automotive design at university, where the main thing he learned about designing cars is that it’s very difficult. He joins evo from CAR magazine, where he was online editor before looking after the magazine’s features section. In love with motorsport since childhood, he raced a homebuilt kart as a teenager and has been fortunate to race in Ginettas, Radicals, McLarens and more in the years since. He’s still mildly worried he might wake up to find it was all a dream.

Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required
evo Caterham Seven
Features

Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required

You don’t have to go far for a great drive. Sometimes they’re waiting right on your doorstep. Though it helps if you’ve a Caterham Seven at your dispo…
21 Dec 2024
evo Leaderboard lap times – the world's fastest cars tested on track
evo Leaderboard
Best cars

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
13 Dec 2024
Ford Mustang GTD hits sub-seven Nürburgring target, but it’s not done yet
Ford Mustang GTD
News

Ford Mustang GTD hits sub-seven Nürburgring target, but it’s not done yet

Ford’s race-car-for-the-road Mustang GTD has hit its sub-seven Nürburgring goal – but Ford says there’s more to come…
10 Dec 2024
Ariel Nomad 2 2025 review – does Ford beat Honda power?
Ariel Nomad 2 – front
Reviews

Ariel Nomad 2 2025 review – does Ford beat Honda power?

evo is first to get behind the wheel of the follow-up to the ultimate recreational vehicle
9 Dec 2024
The Hyundai i20 N is dead; we take it for one last drive
Hyundai i20 N – front
Features

The Hyundai i20 N is dead; we take it for one last drive

We take the now-discontinued Hyundai i20 N for a farewell drive. It truly is a modern hot hatch great
7 Dec 2024

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Peugeot 308 2025 review – does the French hatchback finally outperform the VW Golf?
Peugeot 308
Reviews

Peugeot 308 2025 review – does the French hatchback finally outperform the VW Golf?

Stylish, content heavy and good enough to drive, the 308 delivers on its remit, but it’s a thrill-free zone
2 Dec 2024
BMW M135 xDrive 2025 review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135
Reviews

BMW M135 xDrive 2025 review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3

The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
30 Nov 2024
BMW 128ti (2020 - 2024) review – does BMW's first front-drive hot hatch have the GTI beat?
BMW 128ti
Reviews

BMW 128ti (2020 - 2024) review – does BMW's first front-drive hot hatch have the GTI beat?

BMW's first front-drive hot hatch has some issues against more focused rivals, but is very well priced and does enough to worry the basic Golf GTI
28 Nov 2024
Watch the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hit 207mph at Nardo
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale testing
News

Watch the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hit 207mph at Nardo

Alfa Romeo’s long-rumoured supercar lives, taking inspiration from the ’60s Tipo 33 and built on Maserati's MC20 chassis with either a 607bhp twin-tur…
25 Nov 2024
Ferrari 12 Cilindri 2025 review – 819bhp super GT tested on road and track
Ferrari 12 Cilindri
Reviews

Ferrari 12 Cilindri 2025 review – 819bhp super GT tested on road and track

Ferrari describes its 819bhp, V12-powered 12 Cilindri as the most complete GT it’s ever made. We try it for the first time at its international launch
21 Nov 2024
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Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
Aston Martin Vantage 2024 track
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Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years

The new Vantage has the power and speed to take on the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S, but is it all about the numbers or does it have the ability to enga…
20 Nov 2024
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS Zero front
Reviews

GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?

GBS is a small but mighty manufacturer that majors on detailed in-house engineering for its Zero.
16 Nov 2024
Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money
Cupra Formentor Abt – front
Reviews

Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money

It’s farewell to the original Cupra Formentor with an Abt-tuned run-out package. It’s a quietly excellent car; just a shame about the price...
14 Nov 2024
Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily
Aston Martin Valour – front
Reviews

Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily

Inspired by a brake‑eating 1970s Le Mans racer and packing a 705bhp twin‑turbo V12 and a manual transmission, the Valour is an Aston Martin for modern…
13 Nov 2024
Ginetta G56 GT Pro 2024 review – a finishing school for racing drivers
Ginetta G56 GT Pro
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Ginetta G56 GT Pro 2024 review – a finishing school for racing drivers

The Yorkshire firm’s G56 GTP is a finishing school on wheels for aspiring GT race drivers. We try it for size in the heat of competition in the Ginett…
9 Nov 2024
Alpine A290 GTS 2025 review – is the Renault 5 relative a true hot hatch?
Alpine A290 review
Reviews

Alpine A290 GTS 2025 review – is the Renault 5 relative a true hot hatch?

Alpine’s all-electric future starts here, with the Renault 5-based A290. We put it through its paces to find out if it's retained the Alpine edge
6 Nov 2024
BMW M4 Competition xDrive Fast Fleet test – six months in the £100k sports coupe
evo Fast Fleet BMW M4 Competition xDrive
Long term tests

BMW M4 Competition xDrive Fast Fleet test – six months in the £100k sports coupe

As our four-wheel-drive M4 departs, we have an answer to the ‘Is it worth £100k?’ conundrum
4 Nov 2024
Circuito do Sol is Europe’s new racing track, inspired by the Nürburgring
Circuito do Sol
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Circuito do Sol is Europe’s new racing track, inspired by the Nürburgring

Brand new circuit in Portugal offers corners inspired by the world’s best tracks, and villas and track cars for hire
4 Nov 2024
Toyota GR86 Fast Fleet test – three months in the budget sports coupe
evo Fast Fleet Toyota GR86
Long term tests

Toyota GR86 Fast Fleet test – three months in the budget sports coupe

It shines in shorter tests, but what’s the GR86 like to live with day-in, day-out? We now have the answer
1 Nov 2024
Alpine A110 review – distinctive, lightweight and unforgettable to drive
Alpine A110
In-depth reviews

Alpine A110 review – distinctive, lightweight and unforgettable to drive

The A110 is a lightweight sports car of the kind we might never see again, and a deeply compelling alternative to Porsche's 718 Cayman
10 Oct 2024
Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024 review – driving the most powerful Bentley yet
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Reviews

Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024 review – driving the most powerful Bentley yet

The latest Continental GT is the beginning of a new plug-in hybrid era for Bentley. Is it still a benchmark grand tourer?
30 Sep 2024
Bentley Continental GT W12 (Mk1, 2003-2010): the car that saved Bentley
Original Bentley Continental GT
Features

Bentley Continental GT W12 (Mk1, 2003-2010): the car that saved Bentley

The Bentley Continental GT is now exclusively hybrid V8-powered. We revisit the original W12, the car that changed Bentley forever
27 Sep 2024
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'Lotus is arguably the most evo automotive marque there's ever been'
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Opinion

'Lotus is arguably the most evo automotive marque there's ever been'

From a fan's perspective, the future of Lotus is uncertain. Can there be light at the end of the tunnel for this champion of lightweight sports cars?
23 Sep 2024
Indy 500: behind the scenes of the iconic 240mph oval race
Indy 500 2024 McLaren
Features

Indy 500: behind the scenes of the iconic 240mph oval race

The Indy 500 is an event like no other. evo experiences it at first hand and goes inside the McLaren team as it comes achingly close to victory
19 Sep 2024
Revolution Race Cars to launch new, more affordable model
Revolution
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Revolution Race Cars to launch new, more affordable model

New race/track car will cost around £100k, and is expected to develop around 300bhp
23 Aug 2024
First Maserati MCXtrema delivered: MC20-based track special hits Laguna Seca
Maserati MCXtrema
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First Maserati MCXtrema delivered: MC20-based track special hits Laguna Seca

Taking the eCoty-winning MC20 supercar as a base, Maserati has created a limited-run track car with a 720bhp twin-turbo V6
19 Aug 2024
The one-off Pininfarina Battista Targamerica is a 1874bhp hypercar with a humidor
Pininfarina Battista Targamerica
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The one-off Pininfarina Battista Targamerica is a 1874bhp hypercar with a humidor

One-off rebodied Battista makes its debut at the 2024 Monterey Car Week, marking Pininfarina’s return to coachbuilding
15 Aug 2024
The €4.9m Pininfarina B95 Gotham is a Batman-inspired hypercar
Pininfarina B95 Gotham
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The €4.9m Pininfarina B95 Gotham is a Batman-inspired hypercar

Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina has launched a Bruce Wayne-themed special based on its 1874bhp all-electric barchetta
8 Aug 2024
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV
2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV

A raft of updates for 2024 maintain the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's appeal. It remains the most exciting of SUVs
8 Aug 2024
Porsche Panamera 2024 review – third-generation super-limo is a tech-fest
2024 Porsche Panamera
Reviews

Porsche Panamera 2024 review – third-generation super-limo is a tech-fest

A subtle restyle masks significant technical changes as Porsche’s luxury saloon enters its third generation
5 Aug 2024
Radical SR3 XXR v Revolution 500 Evo: downforce demons go head-to-head
Radical SR3 XXR and Revolution 500 Evo
Group tests

Radical SR3 XXR v Revolution 500 Evo: downforce demons go head-to-head

There are no road car pretensions here: the Radical and Revolution sit where race car meets trackday car
28 Jul 2024
BMW M2 2024 review – an M4 with attitude
BMW M2 – front
In-depth reviews

BMW M2 2024 review – an M4 with attitude

The G87 M2 is bigger, heavier and more grown-up than before. Is it still an engaging, charismatic sports coupe?
24 Jul 2024
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review: rally-bred hot hatch is better than ever
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 UK
Reviews

Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review: rally-bred hot hatch is better than ever

Toyota’s heavily updated Gen 2 GR Yaris has finally arrived in the UK, and we’ve driven it on the road
24 Jul 2024
Land Rover Defender Octa: riding in the 626bhp V8 all-terrain monster
Land Rover Defender Octa FoS ride
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Land Rover Defender Octa: riding in the 626bhp V8 all-terrain monster

evo takes an early passenger ride in Land Rover’s most focused Defender model to date in prototype form
16 Jul 2024