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Matthew’s day-to-day responsibilities are focused on evo.co.uk, writing news, updating reviews and keeping the social media channels up to date. With a keen eye on the used performance car market, he also contributes to evo’s auction coverage and analysis, thoughtfully tempting the office with potential performance car bargains on a daily basis. Despite a slight fascination with old French hot hatches, Matthew actually runs a 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four on the evo Fast Fleet, which keeps him busy at the weekends. Other regular responsibilities include contributing to product reviews and evo’s simulations and gaming page.
Classic touring cars at Silverstone
Classic touring cars coming to Silverstone
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Classic touring cars at Silverstone

More than 40 classic touring cars, from the from '70s through to the '90s will be racing at Silverstone Classic.
12 Jul 2012
Mazda MX-5 updated
Mazda MX-5 updated
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Mazda MX-5 updated

A facelifted version of the Mazda MX-5 has been unveiled, and it's coming to the UK later this year.
11 Jul 2012
Pagani tests tyres at the 'Ring
Pagani tyres developed at the Nurburgring
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Pagani tests tyres at the 'Ring

The new Huayra has been at the 'Ring testing its specially-developed Pirelli PzeroTM Corsa tyres.
11 Jul 2012
Aston V12 Vantage Roadster
Aston Martin V12 Vantage roadster revealed
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Aston V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin has released the first official details of the long-awaited V12 Vantage Roadster.
11 Jul 2012
BMW to invest £250m in UK
BMW to invest £250m in UK
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BMW to invest £250m in UK

BMW will be investing heavily throughout its three UK production facilities, securing over 5500 jobs.
10 Jul 2012
Mercedes CLS AMG Shooting Brake
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake unveiled
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Mercedes CLS AMG Shooting Brake

The AMG version of the new CLS Shooting Brake has been revealed - with a November launch date expected in the UK.
9 Jul 2012
De Tomaso files for bankruptcy
De Tomaso Deauville
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De Tomaso files for bankruptcy

Following its 2011 comeback, the Italian De Tomaso car company has once again filed for bankruptcy.
9 Jul 2012
Pikes peak to run in August
Pikes peak to run in August
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Pikes peak to run in August

After being delayed due to Colorado wildfires, the Pikes Peak hillclimb will run on August 12.
5 Jul 2012
BMW and Toyota extend collaboration
BMW and Toyota extend collaboration
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BMW and Toyota extend collaboration

The two manufacturers continue their ongoing partnership to develop future high-tech sports cars.
4 Jul 2012
Puritalia 427 inspired by Cobra
Puritalia 427 inspired by Cobra
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Puritalia 427 inspired by Cobra

A new Italian sports car known as the Puritalia 427, inspired by the legendary Shelby Cobra, has been unveiled.
3 Jul 2012
Mazda MX-5 GT video
Mazda MX-5 GT at Goodwood video
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Mazda MX-5 GT video

The 205bhp MX-5 concept was driven at Goodwood, and this video gives us a driver's eye view of the run up the hill in the GT
3 Jul 2012
Renault Alpine A110-50 video
Renault Alpine A110-50 concept video
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Renault Alpine A110-50 video

Renault has released this video, comparing the classic Alpine A110 with the new A110-50 concept on some twisty mountain roads
2 Jul 2012
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed
McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed

McLaren has confirmed that it will release a convertible version of the MP4-12C
2 Jul 2012
Hot Toyota GT 86s at Goodwood
320bhp GT 86 at the Goodwood FoS
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Hot Toyota GT 86s at Goodwood

A pair of Toyota GT 86s will make an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
27 Jun 2012
Mazda stops rotary production
Mazda RX-8 - now out of production
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Mazda stops rotary production

The Japanese company may have stuck with the unique Wankel engine this far, but time has finally been called on the rotary.
27 Jun 2012
BTCC Round 5: Croft
British Touring Car Championship Round 5: Croft
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BTCC Round 5: Croft

The Honda Civics of Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden extend their championship lead, but current third place man Jason Plato is fighting hard to catch up
25 Jun 2012
Mini Clubvan revealed
Mini Clubvan revealed
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Mini Clubvan revealed

Mini's new Clubvan has been revealed ahead of its launch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Images and details here
22 Jun 2012
Power Kit for 911 Carrera S
Power Kit for 911 Carrera S
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Power Kit for 911 Carrera S

Porsche has released a new 'Power enhancement kit' for the Carrera S, as well as a number of new aerodynamic accessories.
21 Jun 2012
Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled
Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled
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Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled

Audi has launched the SQ5 TDI, a 3.0-litre, 309bhp rival to the X3 xDrive35d, and the first S model to be fitted with a diesel engine
18 Jun 2012
Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood
Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood
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Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood

The electric range-extender is set to run up the hill at Goodwood, with Red Bull's Mark Webber at the wheel
15 Jun 2012
Vettel drives the New Jersey track
Vettel drives the New Jersey race circuit
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Vettel drives the New Jersey track

Double F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel has taken to the recently announced New Jersey street circuit
15 Jun 2012
New Mini Rocketman concept
New Mini Rocketman concept revealed
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New Mini Rocketman concept

Mini has unveiled a new version of the Rocketman concept, to promote its involvement in the London 2012 Olympics.
15 Jun 2012
Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled
Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled
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Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled

Hot on the heels of the supercar-beating Juke-R, Nissan has unveiled the Juke Nismo edition.
14 Jun 2012
Behind the scenes at Le Mans
Behind the scenes at Le Mans with Audi
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Behind the scenes at Le Mans

Michelin has produced this video, looking at the the huge preparation needed at Audi throughout the Le Mans 24 hours weekend
14 Jun 2012
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Nissan's motorsport push
Le Mans 2012: Nissan's motorsport push
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Nissan's motorsport push

The Nissan Deltawing racer has been tested rigorously, and will be taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours, but it's only part of Nissan's story...
14 Jun 2012
UK production for BMW i8 engine
UK production for BMW i8 engine
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UK production for BMW i8 engine

BMW has confirmed that it will be producing the a new 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine for the upcoming i8 in the UK
12 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing
Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing
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Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing

Nissan's unusual racer won't be racing for position at the Le Mans 24 Hours, but Nissan hopes to keep pace with the front runners
12 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid
Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid
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Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid

After a successful test session, Toyota is 'ready for Le Mans' with its experimental petrol-electric hybrid racer
11 Jun 2012
Audi R18 e-tron video
Le Mans 2012: Audi R18 e-tron video
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Audi R18 e-tron video

Audi has released a short video looking at the latest Le Mans racer, the R18 e-tron
8 Jun 2012
Video: Sitges-Terramar circuit
Video: Carlos Sainz laps Sitges-Terramar circuit
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Video: Sitges-Terramar circuit

Two-time WRC winner and DTM racer Carlos Sainz has taken to Europe’s second oldest racing circuit in an Audi R8, attempt to break the 80 year old lap …
8 Jun 2012
BBC F1 coverage in danger
BBC’s Formula 1 coverage in danger
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BBC F1 coverage in danger

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has warned that the BBC could lose its free-to-air coverage completely.
8 Jun 2012
McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades
McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades
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McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades

A number of software upgrades have been released for the MP4-12C, increasing power by 25bhp and improving shift times
7 Jun 2012
Red Victor 3 speed record
Red Victor 3 speed record
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Red Victor 3 speed record

A 3000bhp Vauxhall Victor, known as Red Victor 3, has reclaimed its crown as the world's fastest road-legal drag racing car.
7 Jun 2012
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT unveiled
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz has released details on the SLS AMG GT, a more hardcore and more powerful version of the SLS
6 Jun 2012