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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.

Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota GR Yaris – front
In-depth reviews

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.
17 Jan 2025
Porsche 911 S/T review – why it's our 2024 Car of the Year
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Reviews

Porsche 911 S/T review – why it's our 2024 Car of the Year

Designed to be the most engaging 911 for road use, the Porsche 911 S/T is thoroughly intense – and winner of eCoty 2024
16 Jan 2025
Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2025 review – the last of a dying breed
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Reviews

Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2025 review – the last of a dying breed

The Mustang fights on with a naturally aspirated V8, manual gearbox and a track-focused Dark Horse variant. We put it through its paces
13 Jan 2025
Lexus LFA (2009 - 2012) review – the ultimate Japanese supercar
Lexus LFA front
Reviews

Lexus LFA (2009 - 2012) review – the ultimate Japanese supercar

The Lexus LFA’s long-winded gestation may have stunted it in period but what was the ultimate halo model has matured into near-deified icon
9 Jan 2025
Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35, 2014 - 2022) review – Godzilla on steroids is a Japanese icon
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Reviews

Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35, 2014 - 2022) review – Godzilla on steroids is a Japanese icon

The R35 Nissan GT-R Nismo is the ultimate version of the ultimate Japanese supercar slayer, that the firm iterated on and improved over its life
7 Jan 2025

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Lotus Type 56B: the anatomy of a turbine-powered F1 car
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Features

Lotus Type 56B: the anatomy of a turbine-powered F1 car

Swapping Cosworth DFV for Pratt & Whitney, the turbine-powered Lotus Type 56B is one of the most radical F1 cars of all time
5 Jan 2025
The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is ready to hit the road
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
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The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is ready to hit the road

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…
2 Jan 2025
McLaren 750S v Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Radical SR3 XXR v Revolution R500 Evo – power battles downforce on track
McLaren v Porsche v Radical
Features

McLaren 750S v Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Radical SR3 XXR v Revolution R500 Evo – power battles downforce on track

We compare the merits of four very different track cars, the McLaren 750S, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Radical SR3 and Revolution R500 Evo
31 Dec 2024
McLaren Artura Trophy Evo 2025 review – Woking's race-spec supercar is a riot
McLaren Artura Trophy Evo
Reviews

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
27 Dec 2024
UK government consults industry on 2030 petrol and diesel car ban
UK government 2030 petrol and diesel ban
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UK government consults industry on 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

The government plans to reinstate the 2030 ban on pure ICE car sales, but is speaking with industry figures to ‘restore clarity’
24 Dec 2024
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Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required
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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
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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
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
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
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
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Reviews

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