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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.

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BMW E36 M3

Poor weather prevented a hot 'Ring lap attempt for Jethro

31 Jan 2008

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Lotus Exige S

Tick the box that says ‘performance pack’ and prepare to be blown away

31 Jan 2008

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Mini Cooper S

We take the Cooper S to the Bedford Autodrome for a comparison with Renault's Clio R27

2 Jan 2008

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Subaru Impreza WRX (2007) review

New and more conventional hatchback Impreza WRX lags behind its rivals

12 Dec 2007

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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

It's an Alfa like no other, and not just because it’s built by Maserati…

12 Dec 2007

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Mini Cooper S

Is the 189bhp works kit worth the outlay? We find out

6 Dec 2007

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Mini Cooper S

The new-car love affair with our Cooper S is wearing off on Jethro

8 Nov 2007

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Smart Fortwo Brabus

Second-generation Smart gets some attitude – at a price

8 Nov 2007

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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

Demanding and addictive, Nissan's 350 SR has left its mark

25 Oct 2007

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SLK55 Black v 997 GT3

Has the SLK55 Black got what it takes to shake off Porsche’s GT3?

25 Oct 2007

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APR Golf SEMA

Tuned GTI pushes the front-wheel-drive envelope

4 Oct 2007

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Mini Cooper S

BMW's latest interpretation of the Mini Cooper S is misunderstood, suggests Jethro

29 Sep 2007

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Nissan Micra 350SR

Nissan's heavily-worked 350SR is currently the most expensive vehicle on the evo fleet

25 Sep 2007

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Thorney Europa R

Tuner creates the Europa that Lotus isn’t allowed to

12 Aug 2007

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Mini Cooper S

Will the 'new Mini' work its charm on Jethro?

7 Aug 2007

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Morego Cooper S T-spec

216bhp modified Mini with more power than S Works

6 Aug 2007

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End of Term: Nissan 350Z Roadster

Jethro reflects on a magnificent 10 months with the Nissan 350Z Roadster

30 Jul 2007

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Mercedes CLK63

AMG aims for increased driver appeal, with the 500bhp CLK63 Black Series

22 Jul 2007

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Mercedes CL65

AMG’s new £150K, 603bhp, biturbo V12 flagship forged from the already mighty Mercedes CL65

10 Jul 2007

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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

The stuff-shifting version of Audi’s RS4 meets BMW’s new dog-friendly M5 in a pan-European hyperwagon showdown

27 Jun 2007

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Volkswagen Golf R32

Jethro takes a turn in the R32 and finds new reasons to hate the DSG gearbox

30 Apr 2007

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Renault Clio 138

138bhp warm hatch Renault Clio bridges gap to range-topping Renaultsport Clio 197

28 Apr 2007

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Nissan 350Z Roadster

Henry takes custody of the 350Z, and puts his reservations about its drop-top aside for a month

20 Apr 2007

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Toniq-R

2-litre Ford power for Caterham alternative

2 Apr 2007

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Lotus Exige

Turbo conversion gives Exige an S-beating 280bhp

19 Mar 2007

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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

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Lingenfelter Corvette Z06

For those of you who think the 505bhp Z06 is a bit limp

12 Feb 2007

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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

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Marcos TSO GTC

British-built, V8-powered coupe enters production

15 Jan 2007

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Porsche 911

The hardcore 997 GT3 RS is here, but is it £15K better than the GT3?

8 Dec 2006

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Nissan 350Z Roadster

Bovingdon's been on track with his Nissan 350Z, with some undesirable tyre-related results

17 Nov 2006

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Nissan 350Z Roadster

This is one convertible that promises to be just as much fun when winter arrives

10 Oct 2006