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Matthew Hayward
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.
Skoda Octavia unveiled
Skoda Octavia unveiled
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Skoda Octavia unveiled

Skoda's next-generation Golf rival has been unveiled. Pictures and details here.
12 Dec 2012
VW Polo R WRC Street revealed
VW Polo R WRC Street revealed
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VW Polo R WRC Street revealed

Extreme rally-inspired Polo R WRC gets the go-ahead, with 217bhp engine and 151mph top speed.
10 Dec 2012
Aston Martin announces partnership
Aston Martin announces partnership
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Aston Martin announces partnership

Aston Martin's main shareholder has sold a major slice of the company to former Ducati owners, Investindustrial.
7 Dec 2012
BMW 4-Series Coupe concept unveiled
BMW 4-Series Coupe concept unveiled
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BMW 4-Series Coupe concept unveiled

Images of the BMW 4-Series Coupe concept have been released leading up to the car's release at the Detroit motor show
5 Dec 2012
New Audi RS6 Avant revealed
New Audi RS6 Avant revealed
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New Audi RS6 Avant revealed

Audi has released pictures and details on the all-new 552bhp, 189mph Audi RS6 Avant.
5 Dec 2012
Final chance to buy a new Saab
Final chance to buy a new Saab
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Final chance to buy a new Saab

The last handful of Saabs to leave the factory in Trollhattan have come up for sale through a Swedish auction house.
4 Dec 2012
LA Show: Fiat 500 range
LA Show: Fiat 500 range expands in US
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LA Show: Fiat 500 range

Fiat's 500 goes electric the Abarth loses its roof, and the 500L launches at the LA motor show.
3 Dec 2012
Superchips Focus ST upgrade
Superchips boosts Focus ST
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Superchips Focus ST upgrade

a new 297bhp upgrade for the new 2012 Ford Focus ST has just been launched by Superchips
30 Nov 2012
Nissan Juke Nismo 'Dark Knight Rises' edition
Nissan Juke Nismo 'Dark Knight Rises' edition
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Nissan Juke Nismo 'Dark Knight Rises' edition

To celebrate the launch of The Dark Knight Rises on DVD and Bluray, Nissan has created a one-off special Batman-themed Juke Nismo
30 Nov 2012
LA Show: Dodge Charger Daytona
LA Show: Dodge Charger Daytona
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LA Show: Dodge Charger Daytona

Dodge Charger Daytona package re-imagines muscle car legend.
29 Nov 2012
LA Show: Mercedes Ener-G-Force
LA Show: Mercedes Ener-G-Force
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LA Show: Mercedes Ener-G-Force

A new off-road concept paves the way for a new generation of Mercedes-Benz SUVs, and hints at a replacement for the aged G-Wagen
29 Nov 2012
Morgan 3 Wheeler Gulf edition
Morgan 3 Wheeler Gulf edition
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Morgan 3 Wheeler Gulf edition

A new limited edition Gulf liveried Morgan 3 Wheeler has been revealed
28 Nov 2012
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Kia pro_cee’d GT
Kia pro_cee’d GT
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Kia pro_cee’d GT

Kia has plans for its first high-performance model, a 200bhp pro_cee'd hot hatch, releasing a concept sketch of the new model
27 Nov 2012
Opel returns to motorsport
Opel returns to motorsport
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Opel returns to motorsport

Opel has confirmed that it will be returning to motorsport, taking the Astra to circuit racing and the Adam rallying
21 Nov 2012
Ford Focus WTCC edition launched
Ford Focus WTCC edition launched
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Ford Focus WTCC edition launched

A new 200bhp 1.6 version of the Ford Focus has been launched by WTCC team Arena.
21 Nov 2012
Jaguar XFR-S teased
Jaguar XFR-S teased
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Jaguar XFR-S teased

Jaguar has released an image of the XFR-S, and has confirmed that it will be fully revealed at the Los Angeles motor show
20 Nov 2012
NEC Classic Motor Show gallery
NEC Classic Motor Show gallery
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NEC Classic Motor Show gallery

Pictures from the annual Footman James Classic Motor Show at the NEC, the largest indoor classic show in the UK
19 Nov 2012
McLaren 12C Can-Am confirmed
McLaren 12C Can-Am confirmed
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McLaren 12C Can-Am confirmed

McLaren has confirmed that it will produce 30 Can-Am edition 12C track cars.
17 Nov 2012
Toyota GT 86 advert banned in the UK
Toyota GT 86 advert banned in the UK
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Toyota GT 86 advert banned in the UK

The uncut GT 86 advert has been banned in the UK, after the ASA ruled that the ad condoned dangerous driving
15 Nov 2012
Honda Civic Type-R family tree
Civic Type-R
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Honda Civic Type-R family tree

With the news that Honda is planning a new turbocharged Civic Type-R for 2015, we take a look at all the Type-Rs that have come before
14 Nov 2012
Mercedes SLS AMG Black video
Mercedes SLS AMG Black video
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Mercedes SLS AMG Black video

Mercedes-Benz has released a video of its new SLS Black Series.
13 Nov 2012
Aston Martin could be for sale
Aston Martin for sale
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Aston Martin could be for sale

Aston Martin's major stakeholder is looking to sell its share of the company, according to media reports.
12 Nov 2012
Caterham Supersport R
Caterham Supersport R
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Caterham Supersport R

Caterham has revealed a new Supersport R model, which adds a 180bhp engine and some chassis upgrades to the lightweight road going Supersport.
12 Nov 2012
Mercedes SLS AMG Black
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series
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Mercedes SLS AMG Black

Mercedes has officially unveiled the new SLS AMG Black Series at the 2012 Los Angeles motor show
9 Nov 2012
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Lightweight ATS Sport 1000 launched
Lightweight ATS Sport 1000 launched
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Lightweight ATS Sport 1000 launched

A new lightweight track car from Italian company ATS has been launched. The 400kg Sport 1000 is available now from €25,000
8 Nov 2012
New Maserati Quattroporte revealed
New Maserati Quattroporte revealed
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New Maserati Quattroporte revealed

Maserati has revealed images of the new Quattroporte, with details of the company's future plans.
6 Nov 2012
Caterham and Renault announce Alpine partnership
Caterham and Renault announce Alpine partnership
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Caterham and Renault announce Alpine partnership

A partnership between Renault and Caterham will see new sports car projects launched under the Alpine name
5 Nov 2012
Porsche headlight thefts
Porsche headlight thefts
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Porsche headlight thefts

More than 20 Porsches have had their headlights stolen during the past week in Amsterdam. The reason? To grow Marijuana...
1 Nov 2012
SEMA Las Vegas show gallery
SEMA show gallery
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SEMA Las Vegas show gallery

Just a few of the weird and wonderful cars at the annual SEMA tuning show in Las Vegas
1 Nov 2012
BMW M Performance upgrades
BMW announces M Performance 3-Series Touring
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BMW M Performance upgrades

BMW will reveal full details of its new 3-Series Touring M Performance upgrade package, as well as the rest of the M Performance range, at the Essen m…
31 Oct 2012
McLaren debuts new personalisation options
McLaren debuts new personalisation options
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McLaren debuts new personalisation options

McLaren Special Operations has detailed its full range of upgrades available for the 12C during the car's tour of the Middle East.
29 Oct 2012
Rally for Heroes
Rally for Heroes
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Rally for Heroes

The seven-day Rally for Heroes event has successfully raised £122,000 for charity
29 Oct 2012
Chevrolet launches LT1 Corvette engine
Chevrolet launches LT1 Corvette engine
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Chevrolet launches LT1 Corvette engine

Chevrolet has released details of the new LT1 V8 engine, which will power the 2014 Corvette
26 Oct 2012
Ford closes European plants
Ford announces Genk plant closure
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Ford closes European plants

To stem rising losses in Europe, Ford has announced the closure of its Belgian car factory in Genk, as well as two factories in the UK
25 Oct 2012