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Jordan Katsianis

evo's resident news guru, antipodean and design bore. Longs to add a Gandini Quattroporte to the Fast Fleet, but decided stocks in British coal to be a wiser investment. Often the focus of fashion-specific workplace bullying, but has a nice full head of hair to compensate.

Advice

Hybrid car technology explained – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and PHEV

Today's hybrid cars fall under three main categories – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and plug-in hybrid. We explain the technology behind each

11 Nov 2024

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In-depth reviews

Jaguar F-Type (2020 - 2024) facelift review

The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals

8 Nov 2024

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In-depth reviews

Mini Cooper S (F56, 2014 - 2024) review – the last manual Mini

The F56 Mini Cooper S marked the end of an era for the Mini hatch, being the last to offer a manual transmission

24 Oct 2024

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Reviews

Ford Puma ST (2020 - 2024) review – an icon rebooted

A slightly more grown up and practical take on the excellent Fiesta ST that we can’t help but wish was less crossover and more coupe

23 Oct 2024

BMW M3 Competition v Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Porsche 911 Carrera

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In-depth reviews

Porsche 911 (992.1, 2018-2024) – the 911 of the digital age

The 992.1-generation 911 took time to reveal its character, but it departs Porsche’s lineup as a sports car with enormous breadth and ability

13 Sep 2024

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport – front cornering

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In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) review – the quintessential hot hatchback, but is it the best?

The eighth VW Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, but can it live up to the brilliance of its predecessor?

4 Jun 2024

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In-depth reviews

Toyota GR Supra review – can it rival the Porsche 718 Cayman?

A divisive but ultimately fascinating sports car that has its flaws, but fights back with charisma

3 Jun 2024

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In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?

The Up GTI was an instant hit when it arrived in 2017, packing a characterful three-pot engine in an affordable, Mk1 Golf GTI-sized package.

13 May 2024

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Spy shots

The new BMW M5 will pack a 700bhp+ hybrid V8 when it arrives this year

A new plug-in hybrid BMW M5 is on the way, and these spy shots provide our best look yet at its swollen wide-track bodywork

8 May 2024

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Best cars

Best fast estate cars

For do-it-all transport, nothing nails the brief like a fast estate. And in 2024 there’s a new leader of the pack – BMW’s M3 Touring

3 May 2024

Kia Stinger GT-S MY21 – front cornering closer

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In-depth reviews

Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review

There are few more distinctive cars on the road, and the GT S continues to entertain and engage, despite its flaws

25 Apr 2024

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Best cars

Best convertible cars

There's nothing quite like an open-top performance car – these are our current favourites

17 Apr 2024

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News

£3.1m GMA T.50s makes public debut at Goodwood Members' Meeting

Gordon Murray’s T.50 supercar gets more power and more downforce in track-only form, and it's now made its public debut at the 81st Goodwood Members' …

15 Apr 2024

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Reviews

Mercedes-AMG A35 review: a fast and effective hot hatch, but is it exciting?

The AMG A35 does an impressive job of being fun and fast, but rivals from Hyundai and Cupra are ultimately more involving

3 Apr 2024

Porsche 718 Boxster PDK – front cornering

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In-depth reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster review – still the benchmark

The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience

18 Mar 2024

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Reviews

BMW iX M60 2024 review – it's fast, but is it worthy of the M badge?

BMW's range-topping electric iX SUV is an electric tour-de-force undermined by the diminishing returns of its high specification

29 Feb 2024

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In-depth reviews

Audi A3 review – the original premium hatch reborn

Despite recent updates, the Audi A3 is perilously close to losing its premium status in a competitive hatchback market

13 Feb 2024

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In-depth reviews

Audi RS6 (2019-2023) review

The C8-generation RS6 covers all bases; it's practical, comfortable, fast, and fun

9 Jan 2024

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In-depth reviews

Lexus LC500 2023 review

Charismatic, distinctive and above all fun to drive – the LC500 is a triumph that shows up more expensive and extroverted rivals

5 Sep 2023

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In-depth reviews

Mini Cooper review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough

22 Aug 2023

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Reviews

Skoda Scala 2023 review

Scala surprises little, but is a serious upgrade on the Rapid that went before. But thrilling? No.

15 Aug 2023

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Reviews

Peugeot 208 GT 2023 review

Today's Peugeot supermini is a very different beast to those that came before; it’s clever, stylish and hides a sweet chassis that’s clawing to get ou…

15 Aug 2023

Lamborghini Huracán Evo RWD – cornering 2

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In-depth reviews

Lamborghini Huracán Evo review

Intense, charismatic and far more resolved than its former self, the Evo is a brilliant supercar dominated by that superb V10 engine

14 Aug 2023

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In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI review

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N

7 Aug 2023

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In-depth reviews

Ford Focus ST review

An imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal if you don’t mind some rough edges

6 Jul 2023

Mazda CX-60 2022 review – front cornering

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Reviews

Mazda CX-60 2023 review

The CX-60 is a statement of intent against BMW, Mercedes and Audi. We’ll just need to wait and see if they do anything more 'evo' with it

6 Jun 2023

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In-depth reviews

Audi RS4 Avant review

The Audi RS4 isn’t as dynamic or exciting as its rivals, but makes for a brilliant fast daily

3 May 2023

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Reviews

Genesis GV60 Sport Plus 2023 review

It’s fast, luxurious and dynamically capable, but the GV60’s attributes just don’t quite mesh

20 Mar 2023

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News

New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 revealed

Tech, styling and specification upgrades are now ready for VW’s Golf-sized ID.3

28 Feb 2023

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In-depth reviews

Ford Focus review

An uncomplicated everyday car that drives well and does everything you could reasonably expect

27 Feb 2023

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News

Updated 2023 Peugeot 508 PSE revealed

Peugeot’s high performance plug-in hybrid has picked up a selection of updates inside and out

24 Feb 2023

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News

Land Rover Defender SVR spied

The ultimate AMG G63-rivalling Land Rover Defender SVR is coming

23 Feb 2023

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News

Bentley to sign off W12 production after 20 years and over 100,000 units

Another twelve-cylinder engine is being driven out of production, but Bentley’s W12 will go out with a 739bhp bang

22 Feb 2023

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News

Updated 2023 BMW X5 M Competition revealed with X6 M twin

BMW M’s original SUVs have been tweaked to keep up with Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo GT

21 Feb 2023