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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.

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2024 review – a driver’s EV on a budget
Alfa Romeo Junior
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Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2024 review – a driver’s EV on a budget

The Junior (not Milano) is Alfa Romeo’s first ever pure-electric model, but don’t let that put you off… 
15 Oct 2024
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2024 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 2024 review – a cut-price Honda Civic Type R?

The Golf GTI Clubsport lifts the Mk8.5 GTI to a higher level, but it’s still not quite a match for the best in class
15 Oct 2024
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 2024 review – back to its best?
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5
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Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 2024 review – back to its best?

The Golf R lost its sparkle with the introduction of the Mk8, Volkswagen says it has rectified its shortcomings with the Mk8.5 facelift, so has it?
15 Oct 2024
Polestar 3 2024 review – Talented BMW iX rival has its niggles
Polestar 3 front UK
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Polestar 3 2024 review – Talented BMW iX rival has its niggles

A luxurious, composed, sharp-looking and competitively priced electric SUV it may be, with good power and solid dynamics. But the quirks and glitches …
10 Oct 2024
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spied – V8 all but confirmed
Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spy – front
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2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spied – V8 all but confirmed

With the reveal of the CLE63 imminent, the ‘does it doesn't it’ Mercedes-AMG V8 speculation will shortly come to an end
4 Oct 2024
The Mercedes-AMG One has broken its own Nürburgring lap record
Mercedes-AMG One 2024 lap
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The Mercedes-AMG One has broken its own Nürburgring lap record

Maro Engel has once again driven AMG’s F1-derived hypercar to a new Nürburgring record, setting a time of 6:29.09
3 Oct 2024
The top 10 fastest ever Nürburgring lap times
Fastest Nurburgring lap times
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The top 10 fastest ever Nürburgring lap times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife has become a benchmark location for the modern performance car, and we’ve listed the top ten fastest ever laps
2 Oct 2024
BMW M Performance parts for M5 saloon and M5 Touring revealed
BMW M5 Touring with M Performance parts rear
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BMW M Performance parts for M5 saloon and M5 Touring revealed

Official BMW upgrades ready to add more spice to the looks of the new G90 M5 saloon and G99 M5 Touring
12 Sep 2024
Fiat Panda 100HP (2006-2010): a driver's supermini for under £3000
Fiat Panda 100HP
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Fiat Panda 100HP (2006-2010): a driver's supermini for under £3000

Almost two decades since its launch, the Fiat Panda 100HP is a truly bargainous tiddler that still delivers big smiles
27 Aug 2024
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX
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The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R

Volkswagen's first electric hot hatchback is finally ready to hit the road, but it doesn't come cheap
27 Aug 2024
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX 2024 review – Wolfsburg’s most powerful estate targets the BMW i5 
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
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Volkswagen ID.7 GTX 2024 review – Wolfsburg’s most powerful estate targets the BMW i5 

The largest EV in Volkswagen’s ID range receives the GTX treatment, and while it’s hardly a driver’s car, it’s our pick of the lineup
20 Aug 2024
The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too
2025 Audi RS3
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The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too

Audi has revealed its mid-life update for the ‘8Y’ RS3, enhancing its design, dynamics and interior tech
19 Aug 2024
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Watch the Koenigsegg Jesko's hair-raising Laguna Seca record lap
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Watch the Koenigsegg Jesko's hair-raising Laguna Seca record lap

The Agera successor is aiming for the highest top speed of any production car, but it's also proven its worth on track with a record-breaking lap arou…
19 Aug 2024
The 2078bhp Rimac Nevera R is a more powerful version of the world’s quickest car
Rimac Nevera R
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The 2078bhp Rimac Nevera R is a more powerful version of the world’s quickest car

The all-electric Rimac Nevera hypercar is the fastest-accelerating production car the world has seen, but now it’s gained even more power, aero and fo…
16 Aug 2024
Kalmar’s 9X9 is a modern-day Porsche 959 with 917bhp
Kalmar 9X9
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Kalmar’s 9X9 is a modern-day Porsche 959 with 917bhp

Estonian engineering firm Kalmar Automotive has revealed its take on the iconic Porsche 959 of the ‘80s
16 Aug 2024
The Peugeot 508 PSE has been axed to make way for EVs
Peugeot 508 PSE
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The Peugeot 508 PSE has been axed to make way for EVs

In its pursuit of a fully-electrified lineup Peugeot has axed the 508, in turn spelling the end for its fledgling performance division in its current …
8 Aug 2024
evo magazine latest issue – 325 on sale now
evo magazine issue 325
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evo magazine latest issue – 325 on sale now

In the latest issue of evo magazine, we drive the £1m Aston Martin Valour, face-off two manual six-cylinder sports cars, test Singer’s latest creation…
7 Aug 2024
The Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two adds options, but no more power
Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two
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The Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two adds options, but no more power

If the Edition 1 wasn't enough, the new Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two brings new design options to the flagship SUV
6 Aug 2024
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53)
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Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k

The R53-generation Mini Cooper S Works GP is a genuine road-going special – in miniature
6 Aug 2024
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is dead: Maranello axes its first plug-in hybrid
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The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is dead: Maranello axes its first plug-in hybrid

Five years since its reveal, Ferrari has announced the end for its plug-in hybrid Ferrari SF90 Stradale hypercar
5 Aug 2024
Exploring New Zealand in the Ferrari Purosangue – car pictures of the week
Ferrari Purosangue in New Zealand
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Exploring New Zealand in the Ferrari Purosangue – car pictures of the week

In evo issue 324, we traverse the breathtaking landscape of New Zealand's south island  in the Ferrari Purosangue – these are our highlights
2 Aug 2024
The £2.6m Pagani Utopia Roadster is a 217mph drop-top with a manual
Pagani Utopia Roadster
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The £2.6m Pagani Utopia Roadster is a 217mph drop-top with a manual

The successor to the Pagani Huayra has now lost its roof with the launch of the stunning Utopia Roadster
31 Jul 2024
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3
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Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake

The Cupra Leon has been updated to match its Golf GTI and Audi S3 cousins, bringing more power, a refreshed design and a welcome dynamic edge to the h…
29 Jul 2024
Cupra Formentor VZ3 2024 review – a quicker, more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLA35
2024 Cupra Formentor VZ3
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Cupra Formentor VZ3 2024 review – a quicker, more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLA35

The most popular model in Cupra’s armoury has been given a facelift for 2024, and the results are promising
29 Jul 2024
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New Cupra Formentor and Leon get more power and drift mode for 2024
New 2024 Cupra Leon and Formentor
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New Cupra Formentor and Leon get more power and drift mode for 2024

Cupra’s Leon and Formentor models have been given a facelift for 2024, with prices starting at £31,090 and £33,450 respectively
25 Jul 2024
Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000
Ford Fiesta ST200
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Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000

The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form
25 Jul 2024
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH is alive: V12 hypercar prepares for Le Mans
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The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH is alive: V12 hypercar prepares for Le Mans

A pair of Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH racers will compete at the World Endurance Championship in 2025 – including Le Mans
22 Jul 2024
The Mercedes 190E Evo II is back: full details on HWA’s £730k recreation
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The Mercedes 190E Evo II is back: full details on HWA’s £730k recreation

The Affalterbach-based engineering firm behind numerous motorsport icons is building a run of 100 Evo II recreations, and they’re set to hit the road …
18 Jul 2024
Land Rover Defender Octa: riding in the 626bhp V8 all-terrain monster
Land Rover Defender Octa FoS ride
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Land Rover Defender Octa: riding in the 626bhp V8 all-terrain monster

evo takes an early passenger ride in Land Rover’s most focused Defender model to date in prototype form
16 Jul 2024
The all-new BMW M5 has made its debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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The all-new BMW M5 has made its debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The seventh-generation G90 BMW M5 is the first electrified version in the model’s history, but that hasn’t made it any quicker…
12 Jul 2024
Zagato's £557,000, coachbuilt AGTZ Twin Tail makes Goodwood Festival of Speed debut
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Zagato's £557,000, coachbuilt AGTZ Twin Tail makes Goodwood Festival of Speed debut

Zagato has collaborated with La Squadra for the creation of an Alpine A110-based special, inspired by the A220 Le Mans racer of the ‘60s
12 Jul 2024
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 – Aston Martin, Red Bull and BMW gear up for global debuts
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 – Aston Martin, Red Bull and BMW gear up for global debuts

The latest instalment of the world’s greatest car show has arrived, featuring new-car reveals, Formula 1 stars and hillclimb action aplenty
11 Jul 2024
The Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is an electric Porsche 911 with a plant-based body
Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt
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The Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is an electric Porsche 911 with a plant-based body

Tesla-powered and with biodegradable bodywork, the Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is a Porsche 911 restomod with a twist
11 Jul 2024
Ariel’s Nomad 2 has better a power-to-weight ratio than a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
Ariel Nomad 2
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Ariel’s Nomad 2 has better a power-to-weight ratio than a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato

The go-anywhere Ariel Nomad has been given a ground-up overhaul for 2024, now featuring a turbocharged Ford engine
9 Jul 2024