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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.
Volvo V90 (2016 - 2025) review – Gothenburg’s answer to the Audi A6 estate is dead

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Volvo V90 (2016 - 2025) review – Gothenburg’s answer to the Audi A6 estate is dead
The estate market shrinks again with Volvo’s flagship V90 receiving the axe. It was never the driver’s choice, but its maturity made it unlike most ca…
21 Oct 2025
Used Mercedes-AMG E63 (W213, 2017 - 2023) review – a V8 supersaloon for hot hatch money

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Used Mercedes-AMG E63 (W213, 2017 - 2023) review – a V8 supersaloon for hot hatch money
The W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 S isn’t just a German four-door muscle car – it’s exciting, edgy and captivating too
2 Oct 2025
Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look

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Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look
The Mercedes A-class was thought to soon be discontinued. On the contrary, even the hot A35 soldiers on. It’s still a good hot hatch
25 Sep 2025
Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability

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Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
The Toyota GR Corolla is the most exciting car to bear the name since the AE86 Levin and Sprint Trueno, but like those icons it's not for European con…
14 Sep 2025
Toyota GR Supra (A90, 2019 - 2024) review – did this reborn icon deserve the hate?

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Toyota GR Supra (A90, 2019 - 2024) review – did this reborn icon deserve the hate?
Toyota’s iconic coupe returned in 2019 but with German rather than Japanese bones. The grief it got as a result never went away, whether deserved or n…
30 Jul 2025

BMW iX 2025 review – the ugly duckling still stomps the Tesla Model X

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BMW iX 2025 review – the ugly duckling still stomps the Tesla Model X
BMW’s electric SUV is as refined to drive as it is challenging to look at and is genuinely impressive for what it is, even if what it is doesn’t appea…
10 Jun 2025
Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918

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Best V8 cars ever – from TVR’s burbling Rover V8 to the howling heart of Porsche’s 918
The V8 could be the most versatile performance car engine configuration, powering everything from Ferrari supercars to Ford pickups. These are our fav…
11 Apr 2025
Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car

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Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car
The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience
27 Mar 2025
Lexus LC500 (2017-2024) review – when Japan built its own Aston Martin

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Lexus LC500 (2017-2024) review – when Japan built its own Aston Martin
Charismatic, distinctive and above all great to drive – the LC500 was a triumph that showed up more flashy and expensive GTs
25 Mar 2025
Audi RS4 (B9, 2018 - 2024) review – target number one for the BMW M3 Touring

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Audi RS4 (B9, 2018 - 2024) review – target number one for the BMW M3 Touring
The B9 RS4 will be the last RS4 for now, as well as the last Audi of its type to utilise a combustion engine alone
18 Mar 2025
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025 review – the quintessential hot hatch improved but not perfected

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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025 review – the quintessential hot hatch improved but not perfected
The eighth VW Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, now with improved if not perfected HMI and driving dynamics
7 Mar 2025
Audi SQ5 Sportback (2021-2024) review – does diesel power work in a performance SUV?

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Audi SQ5 Sportback (2021-2024) review – does diesel power work in a performance SUV?
Broadly competent, the second-generation SQ5 is a polished but ultimately perplexing proposition
1 Mar 2025
Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula

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Mazda 3 2025 review – a refreshing take on the hatchback formula
Mazda’s innovation has never been more apparent – the Mazda 3 is flawed but brilliant, and the type of ‘normal’ car we need
18 Feb 2025
Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2

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Cupra Ateca 2025 review – Spain’s answer to the Audi SQ2
Cupra’s take on a small SUV is practical and capable in the right form, but it fails to keep up with the best in its crowded segment
18 Feb 2025
Audi RSQ3 Sportback (2019 - 2023) review

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Audi RSQ3 Sportback (2019 - 2023) review
Contrary to expectations, the Audi RSQ3 Sportback hit back against its flaws with a charismatic demeanor unusual in the class
30 Jan 2025
Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8, 2017 - 2023) review and buying guide – a hot hatch that left on a high

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Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8, 2017 - 2023) review and buying guide – a hot hatch that left on a high
Ford’s inimitably popular hot hatch arguably died before its time, but it went out on top-tier form
14 Jan 2025
Peugeot 208 2025 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta

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Peugeot 208 2025 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta
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…
27 Nov 2024
Ford Puma ST (2020 - 2024) review – an icon rebooted

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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
26 Nov 2024
Hybrid car technology explained – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and PHEV

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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
Jaguar F-Type (2020 - 2024) facelift review

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

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

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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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Kia Stinger GT S (2017-2022) review

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

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

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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
Audi A3 review – the original premium hatch reborn

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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
Audi RS6 (2019-2023) review

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Audi RS6 (2019-2023) review
The C8-generation RS6 covers all bases; it's practical, comfortable, fast, and fun
9 Jan 2024
Mini Cooper review

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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
Skoda Scala 2023 review

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Skoda Scala 2023 review
Scala surprises little, but is a serious upgrade on the Rapid that went before. But thrilling? No.
15 Aug 2023
Lamborghini Huracán Evo review – antidote to the supercar power wars

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Lamborghini Huracán Evo review – antidote to the supercar power wars
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
Volkswagen Polo GTI review 

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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
Ford Focus ST review

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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 2023 review

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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
Genesis GV60 Sport Plus 2023 review

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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