Nissan Skyline GT-R Hakosuka (1971): origin of the species
Nissan Skyline GT-R Hakosuka (1971): origin of the species
The legendary ‘Hakosuka’ was the first Nissan Skyline GT-R, and now we’ve driven one the DNA is clear to see
8 Nov 2024
Porsche 911 GT3 group test – 996 takes on 997
Porsche 911 GT3 group test – 996 takes on 997
The GT3 arrived in 1999 in 996 form, and evolved into the 997 eight years later. Which generation of 911 road racer is more exciting today?
28 Sep 2024
BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): an analogue sports coupe icon
BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): an analogue sports coupe icon
The E46 was the first M3 to be launched during evo’s lifetime, and its unique, unrepeatable character ensures it remains one of the very best
10 Aug 2024
Aston Martin Vanquish (2012 - 2018, Mk2): a V12 super GT great
Aston Martin Vanquish (2012 - 2018, Mk2): a V12 super GT great
The second-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is the big-hearted Brit that remains one of its maker’s best
30 Jul 2024
When racing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours goes wrong
When racing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours goes wrong
The Nürburgring 24 Hours is a brutal examination of cars and drivers – and that’s when everything’s going well. When something goes wrong, it’s 24 hou…
31 May 2024
Training for the Nürburgring 24 Hours: behind the scenes
Training for the Nürburgring 24 Hours: behind the scenes
Last year, our own Jethro Bovingdon tackled the Nürburgring 24 Hours in a BMW M4 GT4. But first he had to reacquaint himself with the epic circuit, an…
24 May 2024
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW M3 CS v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA v Jaguar XE Project 8 – supersaloon specials go head-to-head
BMW’s M3 CS is so dazzlingly good that a regular head-to-head seemed inadequate. Instead we pit it against two icons, Alfa Romeo’s sublime Giulia GTA …
7 Apr 2024
Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs
Porsche Cayman (987, 2005 - 2012): review, history, prices and specs
The 987 Porsche Cayman is the obvious choice in 2024 as a used buy, and for many very good reasons...
5 Mar 2024
Why the Honda NSX-R is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
Why the Honda NSX-R is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name some of the most significant driver's cars to be launched in the last 25 years. Jethro Bovingdon presents his cas…
22 Jan 2024
Honda S2000 – the car world's greatest misses
Honda S2000 – the car world's greatest misses
Our anniversary issue focussed on cars that categorically nailed their briefs. But what about those that totally missed their marks? Jethro Bovingdon …
14 Dec 2023
Driving a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo on a frozen lake
Driving a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo on a frozen lake
Some of the world’s greatest race circuits recreated on a frozen lake – that’s the unique proposition of the Lapland Ice Driving experience. Throw in …
29 Nov 2023
BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4 Competition – hardcore estates go head-to-head
BMW M3 Touring v Audi RS4 Competition – hardcore estates go head-to-head
BMW has set a new benchmark for fast estates with the M3 Competition Touring, but Audi is fighting back with the RS4 Avant Competition, which brings a…
11 Nov 2023
‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’
‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’
The world is embracing the pariah Porsche, and about time, says Jethro
6 Jun 2023
‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’
‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’
His first UK speeding ticket has prompted Jethro to embrace driving slowly
16 May 2023
Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven
Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven
Re-engineering a 996 Carrera with a 991 engine and a chassis to match made no financial sense whatsoever, and Jethro Bovingdon couldn’t be happier
8 May 2023
New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates
New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates
Can the BMW M3 Touring out-muscle the indomitable Audi RS6? Jethro Bovingdon finds out...
6 May 2023
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing
After a gap of 50 years, Ferrari has returned to the endurance racing fray – and is straight on the pace
29 Apr 2023