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Sam Jenkins

Sam plays a crucial role in the content you read on the evo website. Writing news and features, publishing contributions from the wider team and overseeing the output of evo’s social media channels, he’s the engine room of evo digital operation.

Polestar 4 review – a reason to ignore Tesla’s Model Y
Polestar 4
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Polestar 4 review – a reason to ignore Tesla’s Model Y

The Polestar 4 is a style and performance statement with more appeal than most in its segment, but it lacks the dynamic polish of some rivals and has …
26 Mar 2026
Best small cars 2026 – new and used affordable fun runarounds
Best small cars
Best cars

Best small cars 2026 – new and used affordable fun runarounds

New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too
25 Mar 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Reviews

Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can

Alfa Romeo's 276bhp saloon might be long in the tooth, but it's still a compelling alternative to the German establishment
25 Mar 2026
The Land Rover Defender's toughest test: how the D7X-R triumphed at the Dakar Rally
Defender D7XR
Features

The Land Rover Defender's toughest test: how the D7X-R triumphed at the Dakar Rally

The Defender D7X-R is tackling the world’s most gruelling off-road race, and unlike many competition cars, this one has strong ties to a car we know w…
24 Mar 2026
BMW i4 M60 review – picking up where the Tesla Model S left off?
BMW i4 M60
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BMW i4 M60 review – picking up where the Tesla Model S left off?

BMW’s Neue Klasse line is about to inject next-generation EV tech into the M car, but until then, the i4 M60 is the closest we’ll get
24 Mar 2026

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – has Hyundai beaten BMW M at its own game?
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review – has Hyundai beaten BMW M at its own game?

The Ioniq 6 N might look odd, but it's a genuinely engaging electric car with performance to concern more expensive combustion-powered alternatives
20 Mar 2026
Is Hyundai N about to create a petrol-powered Honda Civic Type R rival?
Hyundai i30 N
News

Is Hyundai N about to create a petrol-powered Honda Civic Type R rival?

It might just have launched its second all-electric model, but Hyundai N feels there’s still a future for combustion power in its range
19 Mar 2026
New Ferrari Amalfi Spider is a 200mph drop-top to rival Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster
Ferrari Amalfi Spider
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New Ferrari Amalfi Spider is a 200mph drop-top to rival Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster

Less than a year since the launch of the coupe, Ferrari has uncovered the drop-top Amalfi Spider. Sam Jenkins has been to Italy for a first look
12 Mar 2026
Alfa Romeo Junior review – small Italian crossover to rival Ford's Puma
Alfa Romeo Junior
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Junior review – small Italian crossover to rival Ford's Puma

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s small crossover with hybrid and electric versions. The flagship Veloce has a real performance edge
12 Mar 2026
evo magazine issue 344 April 2026 – on sale now
evo magazine issue 344
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evo magazine issue 344 April 2026 – on sale now

In the latest issue of evo magazine we gather five-star icons, wrangle 1800bhp on the road and say farewell to the FL5 Type R, plus a whole lot more
11 Mar 2026
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evo Spring Essentials Guide
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evo Spring Essentials Guide

Warmer weather is finally on the horizon, so we've gathered a range of the best car care essentials to get you prepped
11 Mar 2026
2027 Alpine A110: Dieppe wants to beat Porsche at the Nürburgring
Electric Alpine A110
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2027 Alpine A110: Dieppe wants to beat Porsche at the Nürburgring

The countdown is on for the reveal of the next Alpine A110, which is set to arrive with electric but be ready for petrol. We have all the details
10 Mar 2026
The Audi RS3 Competition is a £92k goodbye to Ingolstadt’s five-cylinder
Audi RS3 Competition
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The Audi RS3 Competition is a £92k goodbye to Ingolstadt’s five-cylinder

Audi marks the end of the line for the RS3 and its five-cylinder engine with an ultra-limited special, and we don’t use that phrase lightly… 
10 Mar 2026
BMW iX3 review – a cheaper 500-mile alternative to the Volvo EX60
BMW iX3
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BMW iX3 review – a cheaper 500-mile alternative to the Volvo EX60

The iX3 is the model to kickstart a new era for BMW, and while its looks might be divisive, its class-leading stats certainly are not
10 Mar 2026
Peugeot 208 long-term test – living with France's Ford Fiesta
evo Fast Fleet Peugeot 208 GT
Long term tests

Peugeot 208 long-term test – living with France's Ford Fiesta

Our long-term 208 has decent long-distance abilities, frustrating stop-start system aside...
9 Mar 2026
BMW iX M70 review – Pagani torque makes Munich's electric SUV worse
BMW iX M70
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BMW iX M70 review – Pagani torque makes Munich's electric SUV worse

The flagship BMW iX is a bit more powerful and more sensibly priced than before. It’s still basically pointless
4 Mar 2026
Skoda Octavia vRS review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS
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Skoda Octavia vRS review – the ultimate accessible Q car?

The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update
4 Mar 2026
Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival
Peugeot 508 2024
In-depth reviews

Peugeot 508 (2018-2024) review – France’s sharp-suited BMW 3-series rival

The 508 isn’t standout in any area, but it’s one of Peugeot’s better efforts at an executive saloon – and more stylish than most
3 Mar 2026
The new Audi RS5 looks good, but these used fast estates cost a fraction of the price
Used fast estate cars
Best cars

The new Audi RS5 looks good, but these used fast estates cost a fraction of the price

The new RS5 Avant is a hit, but if you don’t have £90k to spare these used alternatives offer impressive performance at a fraction of the price
27 Feb 2026
BMW XM review – the most powerful BMW on sale, and also the worst
BMW XM
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BMW XM review – the most powerful BMW on sale, and also the worst

The divisive BMW XM is Munich’s most powerful model ever, but it also delivers the weakest driving experience of the range
26 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 review – still the hatchback benchmark?
Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 review – still the hatchback benchmark?

The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf is a better offering than the original, but it’s still not quite the no-brainer the model once was
24 Feb 2026
The iconic Mercedes 190E Evo is racing at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, sort of…
HWA EVO R
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The iconic Mercedes 190E Evo is racing at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, sort of…

The maker of the Mercedes CLK GTR and Pagani Huayra R’s screaming V12 is officially bringing its take on the iconic 190E Evo II to the 2026 Nürburgrin…
24 Feb 2026
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Audi A6 e-tron review – Ingolstadt’s electric answer to the BMW 5-series
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Audi A6 e-tron review – Ingolstadt’s electric answer to the BMW 5-series

Over 30 years since it first went on sale, Audi’s A6 gets an all-electric variant. It has its strengths, but an injection of tech has weakened the pac…
20 Feb 2026
The all-new Audi RS5 is a practical estate car with McLaren power
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The all-new Audi RS5 is a practical estate car with McLaren power

The RS4 might have met its end, but now Audi Sport has launched its replacement with the all-new V6-powered RS5
19 Feb 2026
Used car deals of the week: a Ferrari F12 for supersaloon money
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Used car deals of the week: a Ferrari F12 for supersaloon money

We dive into the classifieds this week to find the very best performance cars for the least amount of money, including a cut-price V12 Ferrari
13 Feb 2026
People are angry about the Ferrari Luce’s interior, but that’s a good thing
Ferrari Luce
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People are angry about the Ferrari Luce’s interior, but that’s a good thing

The interior for Ferrari’s very first electric car has caused a stir, and Maranello shouldn’t be worried
12 Feb 2026
Best coupes 2026 – sleek and stylish cars from GTs to hardened sports cars
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Best coupes 2026 – sleek and stylish cars from GTs to hardened sports cars

Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
11 Feb 2026
The Ferrari Luce has an interior designed by Apple’s Jony Ive – we take a look
Ferrari Luce interior
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The Ferrari Luce has an interior designed by Apple’s Jony Ive – we take a look

We’ve seen the powertrain, now we head to San Francisco to get hands on with the bold new interior for Ferrari’s very first EV: the Luce
10 Feb 2026
Is this mystery Mercedes CLE our first look at the next C63 Black Series?
Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos
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Is this mystery Mercedes CLE our first look at the next C63 Black Series?

Mercedes-AMG has released the first teaser for the second car in its exclusive ‘Mythos’ series, and the formula seems familiar
27 Jan 2026
The BMW M3 is going electric next year, but it sounds like a V10
Electric BMW M3
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The BMW M3 is going electric next year, but it sounds like a V10

The electric version of the next-generation BMW M3 is now officially coming in 2027, leading the way for a new era of M cars. Now we know how it will …
26 Jan 2026
New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992.2
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New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus

Porsche is in the final stages of development for the 992.2 911 GT3 RS, and we've spotted the latest prototype out in the open
22 Jan 2026
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car
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Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026

After a five-year stint, Aston Martin is handing the reins to Mercedes-AMG for Formula 1 safety and medical car duties
20 Jan 2026
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
Dacia Sandrider
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The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider

The Dacia Sandrider is a £1million, Prodrive-built Rally-Raid special that now has an outright Dakar Rally win under its belt. We dissect it
19 Jan 2026
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
Caterham Project V
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Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here

Caterham’s new age electric coupe is now officially behind schedule, but the first running prototype has now been unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon
13 Jan 2026