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John Simister
Driven: new Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI
Driven: new Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI
Reviews

Driven: new Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI

The Volkswagen Beetle makes another comeback. With Golf GTI engine and DSG gearbox, is it a good hot hatch?
18 Jul 2011
Driven: new Nissan Micra DIG-S
Nissan Micra DIG-S
Reviews

Driven: new Nissan Micra DIG-S

The new Nissan Micra has gained a supercharger - but does it bring any excitement to the rest of the driving experience?
7 Jul 2011
MG MG6 Magnette 1.8 TSE review
MG MG6 Magnette
Reviews

MG MG6 Magnette 1.8 TSE review

The MG6 has gained a boot - and a historic name - to become the Magnette saloon
9 Jun 2011
Lancia Ypsilon review and pictures
Lancia Ypsilon Chrysler Ypsilon review and pictures
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Lancia Ypsilon review and pictures

The Lancia Ypsilon is essentially a 5-door Fiat 500, and will be the Chrysler Ypsilon in the UK
26 May 2011
Saab 9-5 SportWagon estate review
Saab 9-5 SportWagon estate review
Reviews

Saab 9-5 SportWagon estate review

We try the new Saab 9-5 SportWagon, complete with sports saloon's new suspension setup
4 May 2011
Renault Twizy electric car review
Renault Twizy electric car review
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Renault Twizy electric car review

The first rear-engine, rear-drive Renault in years is the clever electric Twizy. We review it
4 May 2011
Vauxhall Ampera review
Vauxhall Ampera review
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Vauxhall Ampera review

We review the Vauxhall Ampera, a European version of the Chevrolet Volt
14 Apr 2011
Hyundai Veloster coupe review
Hyundai Veloster coupe review
Reviews

Hyundai Veloster coupe review

evo drives a pre-production version of the new Volkswagen Scirocco rivaling Hyundai Veloster coupe
11 Apr 2011
Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom review
Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom review
Reviews

Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom review

We try the electric version of the Phantom, the new Rolls-Royce 102EX
31 Mar 2011
Caparo T1 and Mika Hakkinen
fos5
Features

Caparo T1 and Mika Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen Gives John Simister a tour of the Goodwood estate in a Caparo T1. Video and report here
25 Mar 2011
MG6 1.8T TSE review
MG6 1.8T TSE review
Reviews

MG6 1.8T TSE review

The MG badge returns on a Ford Focus rival, the MG6 1.8T TSE turbo hatchback. Any good?
23 Mar 2011
Mazda MX-5 ice race
evo goes Mazda MX-5 ice racing
Features

Mazda MX-5 ice race

evo's John Simister goes ice racing in a Mazda MX-5 roadster. Fun and slides aplenty
7 Mar 2011
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Peugeot 508 2.2 HDi 204 GT review
Peugeot 508 2.2 HDi 204 GT review
Reviews

Peugeot 508 2.2 HDi 204 GT review

Can Peugeot's return to drivers' car form continue with the new Ford Mondeo rival, the 508 saloon?
25 Jan 2011
Peugeot 508 review
Peugeot 508
Reviews

Peugeot 508 review

German-rivaling build, proper French dynamics
1 Jan 2011
2011 Car of the Year
Nissan Leaf
News

2011 Car of the Year

2011's European Car of the Year is announced as the Nissan Leaf. evo's judge speaks
30 Nov 2010
McLaren F1 v MP4-12C
McLaren MP4-12C review countdown: McLaren F1 v MP4-12C
Features

McLaren F1 v MP4-12C

How different is McLaren's road-car philosophy today compared with two decades ago? John Simister compares the F1 with the company's new supercar to f…
24 Nov 2010
New Citroen C4 hatchback review
New Citroën C4 hatchback review
Reviews

New Citroen C4 hatchback review

All-new version of the Golf rivaling Citroen C4, 154bhp DS3 engine available, improved quality
22 Nov 2010
Renault Wind 1.6 review
Renault Wind
Reviews

Renault Wind 1.6 review

It's got two seats, is made by Renaultsport and has the Twingo 133's engine, but is it our kind of roadster?
19 Nov 2010
Cupra's new direction
SEAT Leon Cupra
News

Cupra's new direction

SEAT's Cupra sub-brand isn't doing as well as it should in the sales charts. Could CNG be the future?
14 Oct 2010
Renault DeZir uncovered
Renault DeZir
News

Renault DeZir uncovered

John Simister reports on the story behind the Renault DeZir concept. Is a production version in the pipeline?
7 Oct 2010
Saab 9-5 2.8T XWD Aero review
Saab 9-5 2.8T XWD Aero review
Reviews

Saab 9-5 2.8T XWD Aero review

Saab's new BMW 5-series sports saloon rival reviewed. Is the new all-wheel drive 9-5 any good?
6 Oct 2010
Ford C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost review
Ford C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost review
Reviews

Ford C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost review

evo's John Simister tries the new Ford Focus based C-Max MPV in 1.6 Ecoboost trim. It's a corker
24 Sep 2010
Citroen DS3 Racing review
Citroen DS3 Racing
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Citroen DS3 Racing review

Citroen's new hot hatch driven for the first time. Can the DS3 Racing rival the Renault Clio 200?
30 Jun 2010
CR-Z v Ibiza FR v Scirocco
Honda CR-Z v Seat Ibiza FR TDI v Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160
Features

CR-Z v Ibiza FR v Scirocco

Honda's new CR-Z is the world's first hybrid with a sporting edge. But is it as much fun as the diesel and petrol alternatives? And just how green is …
24 Apr 2010
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf review
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf review
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf review

It's stylish, packs 232bhp and wears four-leaf clovers on its wings. But is it good to drive?
18 Apr 2010
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf review
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf review

evo road tests the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Cloverleaf, complete with 232bhp turbo. A hot hatch to rival Renaultsport Megane and Golf GTI?
13 Apr 2010
New Ford Focus
New Ford Focus
News

New Ford Focus

Ford unveils its brand new Focus while a Fiesta ST hot hatch looks more likely
8 Jan 2010
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX buying guide
Mitsubishi Evo IX
Advice

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX buying guide

We show you how to buy one of the most extreme models carrying the Lancer Evolution name, the Evo IX
15 Dec 2009
CotY: evo's judge
Skoda Yeti
News

CotY: evo's judge

evo's John Simister was a judge on European Car of the Year. Read his views on the winner
1 Dec 2009
Alfa Mito MultiAir
Alfa Romeo Mito
Features

Alfa Mito MultiAir

The Alfa Romeo Mito has a trick new engine and revised steering and suspension. All this and the return of the Cloverleaf badge too. Exciting times fo…
1 Dec 2009
Audi RS4 Checkpoints
Audi RS4
Advice

Audi RS4 Checkpoints

What to look out for when buying a secondhand Audi RS4
24 Nov 2009
Mercedes SLS AMG
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Features

Mercedes SLS AMG

Over half a century after the original ‘Gullwing’, Mercedes has created another: the new 563bhp SLS AMG supercar
10 Nov 2009
TVR Cerbera
TVR Cerbera
Advice

TVR Cerbera

This charismatic British sports coupe can make a great second-hand buy – if you choose wisely. Here’s what to look out for
6 Oct 2009
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Alfa Romeo 8C
Reviews

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Gorgeous 8C Competizione spawns an equally gorgeous convertible version
22 Sep 2009