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Jethro Bovingdon

Bovingdon began his career as a motoring journalist and road tester at evo in May 2001. Since then he has forged a career as one of the most professional (and sideways) writers in the business. A current owner of a Porsche 996 and a modified BMW 3-series, Jethro has a deep passion for cars and driving. Also a proficient racer, Jethro drove a works BMW in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2014 and set one of the fastest laps ever around Blyton Park in a McLaren 12C Can Am. Non-motoring interests include collecting sunglasses. Large ones.

BMW 6-Series
BMW 635d
Reviews

BMW 6-Series

6-series is all torque and no real action
26 Mar 2008
Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

The Mini's a mighty little car and its chassis and engine a perfect marriage
28 Feb 2008
Infiniti G37S
Infiniti G37S
Reviews

Infiniti G37S

Infiniti has conquered America. Now it's targeting Europe with the G37S coupe. But is it our sort of car?
27 Feb 2008
BMW E36 M3
Long term tests

BMW E36 M3

Poor weather prevented a hot 'Ring lap attempt for Jethro
31 Jan 2008
Lotus Exige S
Lotus Exige S
Reviews

Lotus Exige S

Tick the box that says ‘performance pack’ and prepare to be blown away
31 Jan 2008
Mini Cooper S
MINI Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

We take the Cooper S to the Bedford Autodrome for a comparison with Renault's Clio R27
2 Jan 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) review
Subaru Impreza WRX
Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) review

New and more conventional hatchback Impreza WRX lags behind its rivals
12 Dec 2007
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Reviews

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

It's an Alfa like no other, and not just because it’s built by Maserati…
12 Dec 2007
Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

Is the 189bhp works kit worth the outlay? We find out
6 Dec 2007
Mini Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

The new-car love affair with our Cooper S is wearing off on Jethro
8 Nov 2007
Smart Fortwo Brabus
Smart Fortwo Brabus
Reviews

Smart Fortwo Brabus

Second-generation Smart gets some attitude – at a price
8 Nov 2007
eCoty 2007
News

eCoty 2007

The dozen pre-eminent cars of 2007 are brought together on mind-blowing roads and an amazing track
31 Oct 2007
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Nissan Micra 350SR
Nissan Micra 350SR
Long term tests

Nissan Micra 350SR

Demanding and addictive, Nissan's 350 SR has left its mark
25 Oct 2007
SLK55 Black v 997 GT3
Group tests

SLK55 Black v 997 GT3

Has the SLK55 Black got what it takes to shake off Porsche’s GT3?
25 Oct 2007
APR Golf SEMA
Reviews

APR Golf SEMA

Tuned GTI pushes the front-wheel-drive envelope
4 Oct 2007
Mini Cooper S
Mii Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

BMW's latest interpretation of the Mini Cooper S is misunderstood, suggests Jethro
29 Sep 2007
Nissan Micra 350SR
Long term tests

Nissan Micra 350SR

Nissan's heavily-worked 350SR is currently the most expensive vehicle on the evo fleet
25 Sep 2007
Thorney Europa R
Reviews

Thorney Europa R

Tuner creates the Europa that Lotus isn’t allowed to
12 Aug 2007
Mini Cooper S
Mini Cooper S
Long term tests

Mini Cooper S

Will the 'new Mini' work its charm on Jethro?
7 Aug 2007
Morego Cooper S T-spec
Reviews

Morego Cooper S T-spec

216bhp modified Mini with more power than S Works
6 Aug 2007
End of Term: Nissan 350Z Roadster
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Long term tests

End of Term: Nissan 350Z Roadster

Jethro reflects on a magnificent 10 months with the Nissan 350Z Roadster
30 Jul 2007
Mercedes CLK63
Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black
Reviews

Mercedes CLK63

AMG aims for increased driver appeal, with the 500bhp CLK63 Black Series
22 Jul 2007
Mercedes CL65
Mercedes C65 AMG
Reviews

Mercedes CL65

AMG’s new £150K, 603bhp, biturbo V12 flagship forged from the already mighty Mercedes CL65
10 Jul 2007
Porsche 911
APR Porsche 911 Turbo
Reviews

Porsche 911

American tuner boosts bi-turbo Porsche 997 to a wild 610bhp
3 Jul 2007
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Audi RS4 v BMW M5
BMW M5 Touring and Audi RS4 Avant
Group tests

Audi RS4 v BMW M5

The stuff-shifting version of Audi’s RS4 meets BMW’s new dog-friendly M5 in a pan-European hyperwagon showdown
27 Jun 2007
Volkswagen Golf R32
VW Golf R32
Long term tests

Volkswagen Golf R32

Jethro takes a turn in the R32 and finds new reasons to hate the DSG gearbox
30 Apr 2007
Renault Clio 138
Renault Clio 138
Reviews

Renault Clio 138

138bhp warm hatch Renault Clio bridges gap to range-topping Renaultsport Clio 197
28 Apr 2007
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Long term tests

Nissan 350Z Roadster

Henry takes custody of the 350Z, and puts his reservations about its drop-top aside for a month
20 Apr 2007
Toniq-R
Toniq-R Duratec
Reviews

Toniq-R

2-litre Ford power for Caterham alternative
2 Apr 2007
Lotus Exige
Weltmeister Trophy Lotus Exige
Reviews

Lotus Exige

Turbo conversion gives Exige an S-beating 280bhp
19 Mar 2007
BMW M5 v TVR Chimaera v Audi RS2 v Renault Clio V6 v Mazda R
10K Heroes
Group tests

BMW M5 v TVR Chimaera v Audi RS2 v Renault Clio V6 v Mazda R

Panda 100HP just a little too… sensible? We find out what else you can buy for £10K – if you’re prepared to go second-hand
23 Feb 2007
Lingenfelter Corvette Z06
Lingenfelter Corvette Z06
Reviews

Lingenfelter Corvette Z06

For those of you who think the 505bhp Z06 is a bit limp
12 Feb 2007
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Long term tests

Nissan 350Z Roadster

Jethro Bovingdon laps the Nürburgring in the 350Z Convertible, and given a reminder that the über-circuit demands total concentration
12 Feb 2007
Marcos TSO GTC
Marcos TSO GTC
Reviews

Marcos TSO GTC

British-built, V8-powered coupe enters production
15 Jan 2007