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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...

Best performance SUVs
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Best performance SUVs

The best hot SUVs offer entertaining dynamic characters all of their own, even if we'd rather drive an equivalent fast estate...
26 Apr 2024
Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite
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Mini Countryman JCW 2024 review – the most expensive Countryman is our least favourite

Mini has tried to make the 1.7-ton Countryman JCW drive like a hot hatch – the result is a compromised, frustrating driving experience
26 Apr 2024
The MG Cyberster has gone on sale, and it costs £54,995
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The MG Cyberster has gone on sale, and it costs £54,995

Two-seats, scissor doors and up to 496bhp – the MG Cyberster has finally landed, with prices starting from £54,995
25 Apr 2024
BMW M5 Competition F90 review
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BMW M5 Competition F90 review

The BMW M5 is now only available in Competition trim in the UK, but this is no bad thing as it remains a finer-honed version of the standard M5
25 Apr 2024
The twin-turbo V8 Land Rover Defender OCTA will be unveiled on 3 July
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The twin-turbo V8 Land Rover Defender OCTA will be unveiled on 3 July

The OCTA promises to be the fastest, toughest and most capable Defender yet, and production is limited to 1070 units during the first year
24 Apr 2024
Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week
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Cupra will unveil its new Leon and Formentor next week

The Cupra Leon and high-riding Formentor are set to receive mid-life updates with added performance and ‘next-generation’ hybrid tech
24 Apr 2024
The new Lamborghini Urus SE is a 789bhp answer to Ferrari’s Purosangue
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The new Lamborghini Urus SE is a 789bhp answer to Ferrari’s Purosangue

The Urus has gained a 789bhp plug-in powertrain for 2024, making it one of the most powerful SUVs you can buy
24 Apr 2024
The BMW 4-series Gran Coupe and i4 have been given the mildest of facelifts
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The BMW 4-series Gran Coupe and i4 have been given the mildest of facelifts

Blink and you’ll miss it – the 4-series Gran Coupe and i4 have been given very subtle styling and trim updates for 2024
24 Apr 2024
Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark
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Audi RS4 (B7, 2006 - 2008): a V8 supersaloon benchmark

Still the iteration by which all others are measured, Audi's second RS4 surprised us all with its exceptional engine and handling when it was launched…
16 Apr 2024
BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?
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BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more?

BMW’s cheapest i4 gets a smaller battery, less power and a £50,755 price tag – is it a worthy alternative to a Polestar 2?
12 Apr 2024
The Pagani Alisea concept celebrates the Zonda’s 25th birthday
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The Pagani Alisea concept celebrates the Zonda’s 25th birthday

Pagani has collaborated with the Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin to reinvent the Zonda as a hypercar of the future
11 Apr 2024
Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon
Ford Focus RS
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Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon

It could be unruly but the hottest of the first-generation Focus models was a blisteringly quick and rewarding machine
11 Apr 2024
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The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set for a reveal this summer
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The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set for a reveal this summer

The track-focused C8 Corvette ZR1 is set to be the most potent variant yet, and a reveal is finally on the horizon
11 Apr 2024
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package review: two seats, 1020bhp and £186,300
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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package review: two seats, 1020bhp and £186,300

We’ve driven the new, record-breaking Taycan Turbo GT – it’s astonishing in some ways but confusing in others
10 Apr 2024
Ferrari F430 v Lamborghini Gallardo v McLaren 650S v Audi R8 V10 – car pictures of the week
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Ferrari F430 v Lamborghini Gallardo v McLaren 650S v Audi R8 V10 – car pictures of the week

We test four sub-£100k mid-engined supercars in the latest issue of evo – here are some of our favourite shots
6 Apr 2024
New BMW M5 Touring to enter production in 2024 – hot estate US bound
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New BMW M5 Touring to enter production in 2024 – hot estate US bound

The next-generation M5 will spawn a Touring estate version when it enters production later this year, and it will go on sale in the US for the first t…
5 Apr 2024
Theon Design has unveiled its first Porsche 911 Targa restomod
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Theon Design has unveiled its first Porsche 911 Targa restomod

With a lightweight carbonfibre construction and a 403bhp flat-six, Theon Design’s latest creation offers 991 GT3 speed without a roof
4 Apr 2024
A host of iconic Ken Block memorabilia is going up for auction
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A host of iconic Ken Block memorabilia is going up for auction

From Gymkhana car parts to race suits and a custom sidecar bike, a selection of items from Ken Block’s collection are being auctioned on eBay Motors
3 Apr 2024
New Porsche Taycan review: the new yardstick for premium EVs
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New Porsche Taycan review: the new yardstick for premium EVs

The new Taycan may look familiar, but don't be fooled – its performance, range and dynamics are next-gen
3 Apr 2024
Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000
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Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (2014-2021): a lavish grand tourer for as little as £35,000

Discreet and underrated, but brilliantly fit for purpose – the S63 Coupé is a remarkable GT car for Golf GTI money
2 Apr 2024
Porsche Boxster S v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Lotus Elise S2 – car pictures of the week
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Porsche Boxster S v Toyota MR2 Mk3 v Lotus Elise S2 – car pictures of the week

We test three affordable mid-engined icons in the latest issue of evo – here are some of our favourite shots
29 Mar 2024
The new Toyota GR Yaris costs £44,250 – too much for a hot supermini?
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 – front
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The new Toyota GR Yaris costs £44,250 – too much for a hot supermini?

Our early impressions of the Gen 2 GR Yaris suggest that it’s an improvement in every area that counts, but can it be worth £18k more than an i20 N?
27 Mar 2024
Maserati GranTurismo (2007 - 2019): a handsome Italian GT with a Ferrari heart
Maserati GranTurismo
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Maserati GranTurismo (2007 - 2019): a handsome Italian GT with a Ferrari heart

The original GranTurismo is one of the most desirable Maseratis ever – and one of the most reliable, too. We tell you how to find one of the best
26 Mar 2024
​Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born
Volkswagen ID.3 – front
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​Volkswagen ID.3 review: a more subtle, more expensive Cupra Born

The ID.3 has been updated to address some of its key weak points, but better-value rivals have caught up
26 Mar 2024
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The new Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans car has been revealed – and it now has a rear wing
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The new Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans car has been revealed – and it now has a rear wing

The 9X8 will compete in the Le Mans Hypercar class this year, sporting a heavily revised aero philosophy
25 Mar 2024
Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s
Porsche 911 Carrera T
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Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024 review – one of our favourite modern-era 911s

The lighter, sharpened-up Carrera T is one of the best 911s you can buy today, and an example of why less can be so much more
20 Mar 2024
Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?
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Kia EV9 2024 review – a Range Rover on a budget?

Need an electric seven-seater with a 300+ mile range? Right now, the answer is Kia's EV9.
20 Mar 2024
New Bentley Continental GT twin-turbo V8 hybrid due this year
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New Bentley Continental GT twin-turbo V8 hybrid due this year

Bentley’s Continental GT will get plug-in hybrid power for the first time as part of a 2024 update – here’s what we know so far
19 Mar 2024
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011 - 2017): a stunning analogue Aston for hot hatch money
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011 - 2017): a stunning analogue Aston for hot hatch money

The Vantage S is a V8 Brit that’s becoming even more appealing with age, especially given its price point in 2024
19 Mar 2024
The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is a four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive Porsche 911 rival
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The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is a four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive Porsche 911 rival

The AMG GT has gained a 415bhp four-cylinder engine with F1-derived turbocharger tech, but it won't be sold in the UK
19 Mar 2024
The Nissan GT-R has been updated yet again for 2025
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The Nissan GT-R has been updated yet again for 2025

The R35 Nissan GT-R refuses to die – this latest version gets engine enhancements and subtle cosmetic tweaks
15 Mar 2024
BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise
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BMW iX2 xDrive30 2024 review – hot hatch speed, but not without compromise

The 302bhp iX2 xDrive30 delivers the goods in a straight line, but it’s too tightly-wound for an everyday family car
14 Mar 2024
New Lancia Ypsilon HF: iconic badge returns for electric hot hatch
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New Lancia Ypsilon HF: iconic badge returns for electric hot hatch

Hot Lancias are making a comeback, beginning with the 237bhp Ypsilon HF
14 Mar 2024
evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now
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evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now

In issue 320, we test a selection of mid-engined evo icons, pit BMW’s M2 against the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and take the Porsche 718 Spyder RS on an epic …
13 Mar 2024