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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 and Newspress Rising Star awards. As a former karting Welsh Champion, racing gets Yousuf’s blood pumping like nothing else – apart from a magazine deadline, perhaps...

BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide
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BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide

When the E39 M5 arrived 26 years ago its 394bhp redefined the supersaloon. But as it was to prove, greatness isn’t about power alone
27 Feb 2024
Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revealed – less weight, slick tyres and more aero
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Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revealed – less weight, slick tyres and more aero

Aston has unveiled its Vantage-based GT4 race car, and it’ll be hunting for class wins at endurance events this year
27 Feb 2024
Ferrari Purosangue v Aston Martin DBX707 – car pictures of the week
Ferrari Purosangue v Aston Martin DBX707 – twin
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Ferrari Purosangue v Aston Martin DBX707 – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we pit Ferrari’s Purosangue against the Aston Martin DBX707 – here are some of our favourite shots…
25 Feb 2024
The Hennessey Venom F5 is gunning for 300mph
Hennessey Venom F5
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The Hennessey Venom F5 is gunning for 300mph

Hennessey's Venom F5 hypercar will be rolled out for a top speed record attempt this year – should Bugatti be worried?
22 Feb 2024
New 2024 Porsche Panamera: prices, specs and first deliveries
New 2024 Porsche Panamera
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New 2024 Porsche Panamera: prices, specs and first deliveries

Porsche’s exec-express has been given a 2024 makeover, with a host of Taycan-inspired design and technology upgrades
21 Feb 2024
evo Car of the Year 2023: contenders, video and behind the scenes
evo car of the year 2023
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evo Car of the Year 2023: contenders, video and behind the scenes

In evo Car of the Year 2023, we put nine incredible contenders head-to-head to find out which is the very best new performance car of the last twelve …
19 Feb 2024
Driving MST’s stunning Mk1 Ford Escort recreation – car pictures of the week
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Driving MST’s stunning Mk1 Ford Escort recreation – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we get behind the wheel of the glorious MST Mk1 – here are some of our favourite shots…
18 Feb 2024
The new Alpine A290 hot hatch is just around the corner
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The new Alpine A290 hot hatch is just around the corner

Alpine’s Renault 5-based hatch will arrive this year – here’s our first look at the new EV in prototype form
16 Feb 2024
New Skoda Octavia vRS revealed - the more practical Golf GTI ups its game
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New Skoda Octavia vRS revealed - the more practical Golf GTI ups its game

The facelifted Skoda Octavia vRS arrives hot on the heels of the Mk8.5 Golf GTI, equipped with the same upgraded 261bhp engine
15 Feb 2024
evo magazine latest issue – 319 on sale now
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evo magazine latest issue – 319 on sale now

In evo issue 319, we test MST’s reborn Mk1 Ford Escort, the Nissan Z Nismo and take a close look at Aston Martin’s new Vantage – plus a whole lot mor…
14 Feb 2024
MG4 XPower review – the price-to-performance king
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MG4 XPower review – the price-to-performance king

MG’s 429bhp electric hatch is blindingly quick, but it doesn’t live up to its promise as an involving driver’s car
14 Feb 2024
The Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail is a classic Le Mans car brought back to life
Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail teaser
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The Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail is a classic Le Mans car brought back to life

Zagato is building a retro grand tourer inspired by a Le Mans icon. This teaser offers a first glimpse
13 Feb 2024
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The 2024 Mazda MX-5 gets tweaked dynamics, Recaro seats and a £28,000 price tag
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The 2024 Mazda MX-5 gets tweaked dynamics, Recaro seats and a £28,000 price tag

Mazda has updated its evergreen roadster for 2024, with the goal of improving feel, drivability and in-car connectivity
12 Feb 2024
The Abarth 695 just won’t die – meet the new 75 Anniversario special edition
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The Abarth 695 just won’t die – meet the new 75 Anniversario special edition

After 16 years in production, Abarth’s Fiat 500-based hot hatch is still alive and kicking. This latest version pays tribute to the firm’s 75 annivers…
12 Feb 2024
The new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is targeting Le Mans glory
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The new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is targeting Le Mans glory

Aston’s new GT3 challenger will compete in the world’s most prestigious endurance races in 2024 – including Le Mans
12 Feb 2024
Testing every hot hatchback on sale in 2024 – car pictures of the week
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Testing every hot hatchback on sale in 2024 – car pictures of the week

We rank every petrol hot hatch on sale in the latest issue of evo – here are some of our favourite shots
11 Feb 2024
The Pagani Huayra R Evo is an 888bhp, 9200rpm roofless hypercar
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The Pagani Huayra R Evo is an 888bhp, 9200rpm roofless hypercar

Meet the most powerful Pagani yet – the open-top, track-only Huayra R Evo
8 Feb 2024
Land Rover Defender review
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In-depth reviews

Land Rover Defender review

The Defender isn’t a typical evo car, but it's something we’d gladly have sat in the garage next to one
7 Feb 2024
The new Mini Cooper S is the last of its kind
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The new Mini Cooper S is the last of its kind

The Mini's final outing as a combustion-engined hatch is being led by a 201bhp, 150mph Cooper S
7 Feb 2024
BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate
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BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate

BMW's new 5-series Touring will spawn an M5 estate later this year – this is what we know so far
6 Feb 2024
New Porsche Taycan – all you need to know
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New Porsche Taycan – all you need to know

It might look familiar, but the facelifted Porsche Taycan promises huge gains in dynamic potential and everyday usability
6 Feb 2024
New Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf R – the final encore
Volkswagen Golf R prototype
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New Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf R – the final encore

The Golf will go electric-only in its next generation, making the Mk8.5 R the last of the petrol-powered breed
6 Feb 2024
Best sports cars
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Best sports cars

Sports cars are designed to do one thing, and one thing only: put the driver at the centre of the experience
5 Feb 2024
Audi SQ8 2024 review – too restrained for its own good?
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Audi SQ8 2024 review – too restrained for its own good?

Audi’s new SQ8 delivers the goods on paper, but is it a convincing rival to Porsche’s Cayenne S?
2 Feb 2024
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New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback
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New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback

The G29-generation Z4 can now be ordered with a manual gearbox as part of a new ‘Handschalter’ package 
31 Jan 2024
The new Aston Martin Vantage teased ahead of launch
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The new Aston Martin Vantage teased ahead of launch

Aston’s Martin’s new Vantage to get a new look inside and out along with engine and chassis upgrades to take on Porsche 911 and new AMG GT.
29 Jan 2024
Revisiting the original Aston Martin Vanquish – car pictures of the week
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Revisiting the original Aston Martin Vanquish – car pictures of the week

We get reacquainted with the first-generation Aston Vanquish in evo issue 318. Here are some of our favourite shots
27 Jan 2024
The new Porsche Macan kick starts the firm’s next generation of EVs
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The new Porsche Macan kick starts the firm’s next generation of EVs

The Macan has been reinvented as a pure electric SUV, underpinned by Porsche’s new PPE platform
25 Jan 2024
Kalmar has built a Porsche 911 restomod you might actually be able to afford
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Kalmar has built a Porsche 911 restomod you might actually be able to afford

The Kalmar RS-6 is a rally special based around the 996-generation 911, costing less than a new Cayman GTS
25 Jan 2024
Meet Alfa Romeo’s first electric car: the Milano crossover
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Meet Alfa Romeo’s first electric car: the Milano crossover

Alfa Romeo’s first EV will be built around the Stellantis e-CMP platform, and promises the best dynamics of any electric crossover
24 Jan 2024
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI has arrived – time for redemption?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5 – front
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The new Volkswagen Golf GTI has arrived – time for redemption?

The Mk8.5 Golf GTI gains more power and an interior refresh – can it right the wrongs of its predecessor?
23 Jan 2024
Ford’s new Mustang GT3 car will race at Daytona
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Ford’s new Mustang GT3 car will race at Daytona

The new Ford Mustang will be rolled out for competition for the first time at Daytona, competing in GT3 and GT4 classes
23 Jan 2024
Hennessey’s Dodge Demon 1700 is a 1700bhp answer to the BMW M4
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Hennessey’s Dodge Demon 1700 is a 1700bhp answer to the BMW M4

The Hemi-engined Dodge Challenger is being put to rest, but not before Hennessey builds the ultimate 1700bhp version…
23 Jan 2024
New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming
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New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming

BMW is plotting an electric i5 Touring estate to rival Audi’s A6 Avant e-tron – here’s our first look
22 Jan 2024