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Yousuf Ashraf

Yousuf began testing performance cars on his YouTube channel, Ashraf on Cars, and his written work has since been published in Autocar, Hagerty, The Intercooler and Auto Express. He joined evo in 2023, and his contributions to the magazine have earned him the Guild of Motoring Writers Young Writer of the Year, Newspress Rising Star and Newspress Road Tester of the Year awards. As a former karting Welsh Champion, racing gets Yousuf’s blood pumping like nothing else – apart from a magazine deadline, perhaps...

Toyota Corolla 2023 review
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Toyota Corolla 2023 review

The Corolla continues to offer honest, no-frills motoring – just don't expect much in the way of fun
8 Sep 2023
Mercedes-AMG GT Concept E Performance: 800bhp coupe set for 2024 launch
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Mercedes-AMG GT Concept E Performance: 800bhp coupe set for 2024 launch

Tipped to offer four-wheel drive and more than 800bhp, the flagship AMG GT has the Porsche 911 Turbo S firmly in its sights
6 Sep 2023
New Bizzarrini Giotto: Italian firm’s comeback continues with Cosworth-engined hypercar
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New Bizzarrini Giotto: Italian firm’s comeback continues with Cosworth-engined hypercar

Scheduled to hit the road in 2026, the Giotto pays tribute to Bizzarrini’s 5300 GT and uses a mid-mounted 6.6-litre V12
4 Sep 2023
Audi TT RS 2023 review – style-conscious coupe is a genuine sports car
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Audi TT RS 2023 review – style-conscious coupe is a genuine sports car

The TT RS has one of the most characterful engines on sale, and it's backed up by unwavering traction and sure-footed precision
4 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept hints at production electric hot hatch
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New Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept hints at production electric hot hatch

Based on the ID.2all show car, the ID.GTI Concept previews a future compact EV hot hatch
3 Sep 2023
BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars
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BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars

At this month’s Munich motor show, BMW is showcasing its next-generation design and tech with a new EV saloon concept
2 Sep 2023
New Polestar 2 2023 review – do powertrain updates breath life into Swedish EV?
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In-depth reviews

New Polestar 2 2023 review – do powertrain updates breath life into Swedish EV?

The new rear-wheel drive Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as an i4
1 Sep 2023
All-new Mini Cooper: reborn icon launches with SE electric hot hatch
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All-new Mini Cooper: reborn icon launches with SE electric hot hatch

The Mini as we know it has been reinvented for the electric age, headed by a 215bhp Cooper SE version
1 Sep 2023
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 729bhp super-SUV unveiled
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New Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 729bhp super-SUV unveiled

With the Cayenne Turbo GT axed in the UK, the new Turbo E-Hybrid takes the stage as Porsche’s flagship SUV
29 Aug 2023
Audi RS7 Sportback Performance review
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In-depth reviews

Audi RS7 Sportback Performance review

Faster, sharper and more involving than before, the RS7 Performance is a true force of nature
24 Aug 2023
Rimac Nevera shatters Nürburgring EV lap record
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Rimac Nevera shatters Nürburgring EV lap record

The astonishing Rimac Nevera has beaten the Tesla Model S Plaid by 20sec to become world's fastest production electric car around the Nürburgring
21 Aug 2023
2023 Aston Martin DB12 Volante: 671bhp drop-top GT unveiled
Aston Martin DB12 Volante
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2023 Aston Martin DB12 Volante: 671bhp drop-top GT unveiled

Aston Martin has pulled the wraps off a new convertible version of the DB12 to rival the Ferrari Roma Spider
21 Aug 2023
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New Lotus Type 66: Can-Am inspired track car unveiled with 830bhp
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New Lotus Type 66: Can-Am inspired track car unveiled with 830bhp

Using documents from a defunct Can-Am project from 1970, Lotus has designed a limited-run track car with an 830bhp V8
21 Aug 2023
New Rolls-Royce Droptail: coachbuilt V12 roadster unveiled at Monterey Car Week
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New Rolls-Royce Droptail: coachbuilt V12 roadster unveiled at Monterey Car Week

The Droptail is Rolls-Royce’s latest coachbuilt commission – an open-top two seater limited to just four units
20 Aug 2023
New Fisker Ronin: 1000bhp convertible electric GT to cost $385,000
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New Fisker Ronin: 1000bhp convertible electric GT to cost $385,000

Fisker’s revival will continue with a striking drop-top grand tourer with hypercar performance and a $385,000 price tag
11 Aug 2023
Most extreme Alpine A110 yet spotted testing at the Nürburgring
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Most extreme Alpine A110 yet spotted testing at the Nürburgring

Following the A110 R, Alpine is preparing an even more focused variant with aggressive geometry and aero upgrades
9 Aug 2023
​Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution: new Roadster version arrives with 1817bhp
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​Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution: new Roadster version arrives with 1817bhp

Limited to just twelve units, the F5 Revolution Roadster packs a monstrous twin-turbocharged V8 and a removable carbonfibre roof
8 Aug 2023
Totem GT Super: Alfa 105-series revival packs 740bhp supercharged V6
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Totem GT Super: Alfa 105-series revival packs 740bhp supercharged V6

Taking the 105-series Alfa Romeo GT Junior as a base, the Totem GT is available as an EV or with a monstrous 740bhp V6
7 Aug 2023
Jaguar XE 300 Sport AWD 2023 review
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Jaguar XE 300 Sport AWD 2023 review

It may be long in the tooth, but Jaguar’s compact exec is as accomplished as ever in 300 Sport trim
4 Aug 2023
New Porsche 911 S/T: lightweight special arrives with GT3 RS engine and manual gearbox
Porsche 911 S/T
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New Porsche 911 S/T: lightweight special arrives with GT3 RS engine and manual gearbox

Limited to 1963 examples, the 911 S/T channels Porsche’s lightweight philosophy into a road-biased, 518bhp package
4 Aug 2023
Ares Panther Evo: De Tomaso Pantera revived as carbon-bodied V10 supercar
Ares Panther Evo
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Ares Panther Evo: De Tomaso Pantera revived as carbon-bodied V10 supercar

Ares has produced a modern incarnation of the De Tomaso Pantera with 641bhp and four-wheel drive
28 Jul 2023
Nichols N1A unveiled: 650bhp lightweight racer for the road
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Nichols N1A unveiled: 650bhp lightweight racer for the road

Weighing just 900kg, the N1A uses a 7-litre naturally aspirated V8 wrapped up in a retro carbonfibre body
26 Jul 2023
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023: highlights and new car releases
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023: highlights and new car releases

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed hosted a variety of motorsport stars, historic racers and new car reveals – here’s the full run-down
19 Jul 2023
Genesis G80 review: 300bhp BMW 5-series rival tested
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Genesis G80 review: 300bhp BMW 5-series rival tested

The G80 spearheads Genesis's European market push, offering 5-series luxury for 3-series money
18 Jul 2023
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Aston Martin DB11 review (2016-2023) – traditional GT with old-school appeal
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Aston Martin DB11 review (2016-2023) – traditional GT with old-school appeal

The DB11's plush, laid-back character is deeply alluring and befitting of a true GT, but the new DB12 brings a shot of extra excitement
17 Jul 2023
New McMurtry Spéirling Pure: specs, price and production plans for 1000bhp fan car
McMurtry Speirling Pure
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New McMurtry Spéirling Pure: specs, price and production plans for 1000bhp fan car

The spectacular McMurtry Spéirling will be available to 100 customers in Pure form, costing from £820,000 plus taxes
15 Jul 2023
Driving Ginetta’s state-of-the-art racing simulator: how realistic is it?
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Driving Ginetta’s state-of-the-art racing simulator: how realistic is it?

Ahead of his first-ever car race, in evo’s Fast Fleet Ginetta G56 GTA, Yousuf Ashraf had the chance to sample Ginetta’s highly advanced driving simula…
14 Jul 2023
2023 Porsche Cayenne makes public debut at Goodwood
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2023 Porsche Cayenne makes public debut at Goodwood

The facelifted Porsche Cayenne has been renewed in every department, with prices starting from £67,400
13 Jul 2023
New Ariel Atom 4R revealed: extreme 400bhp Atom priced from £64,950
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New Ariel Atom 4R revealed: extreme 400bhp Atom priced from £64,950

Following in the wheel tracks of the 3.5R, the Atom 4R gains an uprated Honda engine and aero modifications for ultimate track performance
13 Jul 2023
AMG powered Lotus Emira priced from £81,495
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AMG powered Lotus Emira priced from £81,495

The Lotus Emira range has doubled with the introduction of the AMG-powered 360bhp 2-litre, turbo-charged four-cylinder model
13 Jul 2023
New Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: open-top EV arrives with Mission R tech
New Porsche Vision 357 Speedster
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New Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: open-top EV arrives with Mission R tech

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of its first production model, the 356, Porsche has built a roofless EV version of its 357 concept
13 Jul 2023
2268bhp Koenigsegg Gemera V8 is world’s most powerful production car
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2268bhp Koenigsegg Gemera V8 is world’s most powerful production car

By using a modified version of the Jesko’s twin-turbo V8 with hybrid assistance, the Gemera has leap-frogged to the top of the power charts
12 Jul 2023
New 2023 Ferrari KC23: track-only special hints at future models
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New 2023 Ferrari KC23: track-only special hints at future models

Based on Ferrari’s 488 GT3 race car, the KC23 houses motorsport underpinnings within a striking one-off bodyshell
11 Jul 2023
New Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition: F1-inspired special breaks cover
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New Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition: F1-inspired special breaks cover

Yet another Alpine A110 special edition has been revealed, this time based on the sharper S version with bespoke carbonfibre trim
5 Jul 2023