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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...

The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for
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The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for

These teaser shots provide our first official glimpse at the new Renault 5, which will arrive next year to target the Mini Cooper EV
30 Nov 2023
Lotus has created a cutting-edge electric car charger that no EV can make full use of
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Lotus has created a cutting-edge electric car charger that no EV can make full use of

Lotus’ new 450kW station offers unprecedented charging speeds – in theory…
29 Nov 2023
The new Dacia Duster is a no-frills crossover we can get behind
Dacia Duster – front
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The new Dacia Duster is a no-frills crossover we can get behind

The third-generation Duster is tougher and more practical than before, promising class-leading value for money
29 Nov 2023
Electric Lamborghinis are coming, starting with the 1341bhp Lanzador
Lamborghini Lanzador
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Electric Lamborghinis are coming, starting with the 1341bhp Lanzador

Lamborghini’s first EV will be a cross between a traditional coupe and an SUV, as previewed by the Lanzador concept
27 Nov 2023
Aftermarket ‘pop and bang’ exhausts could make your car illegal
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Aftermarket ‘pop and bang’ exhausts could make your car illegal

In a landmark case, a car tuner has been fined for modifying a vehicle and making it unfit for the road
24 Nov 2023
The new Pagani Imola Roadster is an 838bhp assault on the senses
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The new Pagani Imola Roadster is an 838bhp assault on the senses

The Huayra-based Imola is Pagani’s most extreme road car yet, and it’s now available without a roof – and more power
23 Nov 2023
The Abt XGT is an Audi R8 GT2 racer you can drive on the road
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The Abt XGT is an Audi R8 GT2 racer you can drive on the road

Abt Sportsline has developed the ultimate swansong to the Audi R8, a road-legal GT2 car limited to just 99 units
23 Nov 2023
Alfa Romeo leaves Formula 1 as Audi prepares for 2026 Sauber takeover
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Alfa Romeo leaves Formula 1 as Audi prepares for 2026 Sauber takeover

Alfa Romeo’s partnership with Sauber Motorsport comes to a close at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend
23 Nov 2023
The Audi e-tron GT will get a new face next year, and potentially more power
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The Audi e-tron GT will get a new face next year, and potentially more power

The Taycan-based e-tron GT is set to receive a facelift in 2024, with design and powertrain upgrades expected
22 Nov 2023
Hyundai N may never give us another petrol-powered model
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Hyundai N may never give us another petrol-powered model

Hyundai’s technical advisor Albert Biermann tells us to temper our expectations for another combustion-powered N model in the UK
17 Nov 2023
Car pictures of the week
Toyota GR Yaris and Audi S1
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Car pictures of the week

We pit the indomitable Toyota GR Yaris against the Audi S1 in the latest issue of evo. Here are some of our favourite snapshots
17 Nov 2023
Lamborghini has built an even more extreme Huracán STO
Lamborghini Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario – front
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Lamborghini has built an even more extreme Huracán STO

The new Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario is about as close as you can get to a road-legal Super Trofeo race car, and it’s been built for one lucky cust…
16 Nov 2023
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Porsche 718 Cayman review
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Porsche 718 Cayman review

The combustion-engined 718 Cayman isn't long for this world, but its still a delight in (almost) all its forms
13 Nov 2023
Tom Walkinshaw Racing is reviving the Jaguar XJS with a bespoke restomod
TWR Jaguar XJS
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Tom Walkinshaw Racing is reviving the Jaguar XJS with a bespoke restomod

The firm behind the Renault Clio V6 and Jaguar XJ220 is making a return, starting with a reimagined Jaguar XJS
13 Nov 2023
Ineos Grenadier review: the Defender we never asked for
Ineos Grenadier – front
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Ineos Grenadier review: the Defender we never asked for

After 1000 miles in the Ineos Grenadier, we’ve been reminded why the Land Rover Defender needed to evolve
11 Nov 2023
Hennessey has built a Dodge Challenger with more power than a Ferrari SF90
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Hennessey has built a Dodge Challenger with more power than a Ferrari SF90

As Dodge’s 6.2-litre Hemi V8 nears the end of its life, Hennessey has squeezed 1000bhp from it to produce the Challenger and Charger ‘Last Stand’ edit…
7 Nov 2023
The Rimac Nevera can reverse at 171mph
Rimac Nevera – rear
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The Rimac Nevera can reverse at 171mph

The stunning Rimac Nevera has a new Guinness World Record under its belt…this time going backwards
7 Nov 2023
The new Porsche Panamera will have more power and more screens
New Porsche Panamera interior
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The new Porsche Panamera will have more power and more screens

Porsche has pulled the wraps off the facelifted Panamera’s interior, which has been reconfigured to adopt the firm’s latest infotainment tech
7 Nov 2023
The new Ferrari SP-8 is not a car for sudden rain showers
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The new Ferrari SP-8 is not a car for sudden rain showers

The SP-8 is Ferrari’s latest one-off commission, and it's been shown for the first time at the 2023 Finali Mondiali
6 Nov 2023
ErreErre Fuoriserie can turn your new Alfa Romeo Giulia into an old one for £270,000
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ErreErre Fuoriserie can turn your new Alfa Romeo Giulia into an old one for £270,000

To celebrate 60 years of the 105-series Alfa Romeo Giulia, ErreErre has infused a modern Giulia Quadrifoglio with its forefather’s DNA. The results ar…
3 Nov 2023
The Lamborghini Urus hybrid will be more powerful than Ferrari's Purosangue
Lamborghini Urus hybrid – front
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The Lamborghini Urus hybrid will be more powerful than Ferrari's Purosangue

Next year's Urus plug-in hybrid will meet Ferrari, Aston Martin and Porsche head on as one of the most powerful SUVs on sale
1 Nov 2023
You can now boost your Ford Mustang to 800bhp with a factory-supplied engine upgrade
Ford Mustang FP800S
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You can now boost your Ford Mustang to 800bhp with a factory-supplied engine upgrade

Ford’s new FP800S engine upgrade pushes the Mustang GT to astonishing power levels, and comes with a three-year warranty
1 Nov 2023
Eneos has built an unhinged Supra-engined Jaguar E-Type with 740bhp
Eneos Jaguar E-Type 2JZ – front
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Eneos has built an unhinged Supra-engined Jaguar E-Type with 740bhp

In a mashup of British design and Japanese power, the E-Type 2JZ has been developed to offer supercar-level performance on road and track
31 Oct 2023
The Nissan Safari Rally Z is what an affordable Porsche 911 Dakar could look like
Nissan Safari Rally Z – front
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The Nissan Safari Rally Z is what an affordable Porsche 911 Dakar could look like

Nissan has built an off-road spec Z sports car with custom KW suspension, chassis protection and an uprated 3-litre V6
30 Oct 2023
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The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs £65,000 and simulates an ICE hot hatch
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
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The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs £65,000 and simulates an ICE hot hatch

Hyundai's N division is transitioning towards electric cars; the Ioniq 5 N is first to step up
26 Oct 2023
The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder is a 20-year-old BMW made to look like a Maserati
Ares Wami Lalique Spyder – front
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The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder is a 20-year-old BMW made to look like a Maserati

Just 12 Wami Lalique Spyders will be built, each based on an E85-generation BMW Z4 chassis with a mishmash of ‘50s design cues
25 Oct 2023
The new Nissan Hyper Force is a 1341bhp preview of the R36 GT-R
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The new Nissan Hyper Force is a 1341bhp preview of the R36 GT-R

Nissan has previewed the next-generation GT-R at the Tokyo motor show with a radical EV supercar
25 Oct 2023
The Honda Prelude has returned as a hybrid-powered coupe
Honda Prelude – front
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The Honda Prelude has returned as a hybrid-powered coupe

The sports coupe sector has withered away in recent years, but Honda is pinning its hopes on a two-door Prelude hybrid that could make production
25 Oct 2023
Mazda RX-8 (2003-2010): review, specs and buying guide
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Mazda RX-8 (2003-2010): review, specs and buying guide

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…
23 Oct 2023
Jaguar I-Pace 2023 review
Jaguar I-Pace – cornering
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Jaguar I-Pace 2023 review

The I-Pace has been on sale for five years, and new rivals are homing in – does Jag’s EV trailblazer still cut it in 2023?
13 Oct 2023
Mazda has quietly teased the next-generation MX-5 – and it could be electric
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Mazda has quietly teased the next-generation MX-5 – and it could be electric

The Mazda stand at the Tokyo motor show will pay tribute to its iconic roadster, with a concept hinting at the forthcoming ‘NE’ version
11 Oct 2023
New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details
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New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details

BMW's new X2 available to order from £39,365, with a choice of battery-electric and petrol motors including 296bhp M35i
10 Oct 2023
A new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on the way to address the Mk8’s key flaw
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A new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on the way to address the Mk8’s key flaw

The Mk8 Golf GTI will see changes to its cabin tech and powertrain when it’s updated in early 2024
10 Oct 2023
The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles
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The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles

BMW has teased its forthcoming X2 M35i crossover, which will offer 296bhp, four-wheel drive and a 5.4sec 0-62mph time
9 Oct 2023