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Corvette Z06 v Exige Cup v GT3 RS v Noble M400 – battle of the road-racers
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Corvette Z06 v Exige Cup v GT3 RS v Noble M400 – battle of the road-racers

This group test was first published in evo 89 back in 2006, where we put the then-new Corvette ZO6 against three deadly European rivals
8 May 2022
BMW M3 Competition v Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Porsche 911 Carrera
BMW M3 Competition v Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Porsche 911 Carrera
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BMW M3 Competition v Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio v Porsche 911 Carrera

It’s M3 Competition versus Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio in the battle of the sports saloons, and just to really test their mettle, we’ve brought along a 9…
7 May 2022
Toyota Supra 2.0 v Porsche 718 Cayman – four-cylinder coupes go head-to-head
Toyota Supra 2 v Porsche 718 Cayman
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Toyota Supra 2.0 v Porsche 718 Cayman – four-cylinder coupes go head-to-head

Supra and Cayman can both be had with 2-litre four-cylinder engines that pack a surprising punch, but which is the sweeter steer? We find out on road …
3 May 2022
Hardcore Ferrari V8 specials go head-to-head
Ferrari V8 specials
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Hardcore Ferrari V8 specials go head-to-head

Ferrari has built a rich line of thrilling road racers with its ‘special series’ V8s. From Competizione to Pista, we drive them all
30 Apr 2022
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Aston Martin Vantage V600 v Aston Martin Vantage GT8 – limited-run Astons go head-to-head
Aston Martin Vantage V600 v Aston Martin Vantage GT8
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Aston Martin Vantage V600 v Aston Martin Vantage GT8 – limited-run Astons go head-to-head

Coming from very different approaches, the GT8 and ultra-rare V600 took Aston Martin’s previous-generation Vantage to different extremes
25 Apr 2022
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs V12 flagships
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Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs V12 flagships

Was Lamborghini’s V10 line ever the threat to the V12 big-hitters that it was once perceived to be? We find out as Gallardo Superleggera, Murciélago L…
18 Apr 2022
Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 v Life110 Alpine A110 v Lotus Exige Sport 410
Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 v Life110 Alpine A110 v Lotus Exige Sport 410
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Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 v Life110 Alpine A110 v Lotus Exige Sport 410

Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0, Life110 Alpine A110 and Lotus Exige Sport 410 offer three different interpretations of the sports car theme, but which one rea…
9 Apr 2022
2022 hot hatchback battle: the final
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2022 hot hatchback battle: the final

The cream has risen to the top in our three heats, but what's the best hot hatchback on sale right now?
29 Mar 2022
2022 hot hatchback battle: the middleweights
2022 hot hatchback battle the middleweights
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2022 hot hatchback battle: the middleweights

Round 3 of our search to find the best hot hatch on sale sees the middleweights get in the ring. Which will go on to the finale: Leon, Mégane, i30 N, …
28 Mar 2022
2022 hot hatchback battle: superminis
2022 hot hatchback battle superminis
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2022 hot hatchback battle: superminis

(Long read): For the second of our series of shoot‑outs to determine the best hot hatch on sale, it’s the turn of the superminis. So which will be our…
26 Mar 2022
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2022 hot hatchback battle: hyper hatches
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2022 hot hatchback battle: hyper hatches

(Long read): Welcome to the first of three contests to find the greatest hot hatch on sale right now. Round 1 sees the new Mk8 Golf R take on the bril…
24 Mar 2022
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics
Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8
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Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi R8 V10 RWD – back to basics

Can forgoing performance-enhancing technology such as an auto gearbox or four-wheel drive make for a more engaging car? The new manual Aston Martin Va…
7 Mar 2022
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McLaren 600LT Spider v Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante – open conflict
Aston Martin DBS leading McLaren 600LT
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McLaren 600LT Spider v Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante – open conflict

McLaren’s 600LT Spider and Aston Martin’s DBS Superleggera Volante take very different approaches to the drop-top supercar formula. But is one necessa…
28 Feb 2022
Evolution of the Ferrari GT: 365 GTB4 Daytona to the 812 Superfast
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Evolution of the Ferrari GT: 365 GTB4 Daytona to the 812 Superfast

From ’60s Daytona through to today’s 812 Superfast, Ferrari has offered an unrivalled series of front-V12-powered super-GTs. We drive five of the best
30 Jul 2021
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate v Audi RS4 Avant – junior estates go head-to-head
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate v Audi RS4 Avant
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate v Audi RS4 Avant – junior estates go head-to-head

The Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate and Audi RS4 Avant both combine practical bodies with punchy performance. But which of these junior super-estates is the…
7 Jul 2021
McLaren 620R v Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Woking tackles Stuttgart's best
McLaren 620R v Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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McLaren 620R v Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Woking tackles Stuttgart's best

McLaren’s 620R wants a seat at the road racer top table. To earn it, it has to compete with the very best in the class. Bring on Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS…
23 May 2021
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Porsche Panamera GTS v Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door Coupé
Porsche Panamera GTS v Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door Coupé
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Porsche Panamera GTS v Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door Coupé

They’re from the lower end of the four-door supercoupe spectrum, but do the ‘basic’ 577bhp Mercedes‑AMG GT63 4-Door and less powerful but still spicy …
24 Apr 2021
Bentley Continental GT V8 v Aston Martin Vantage – front-engined supercoupes go head-to-head
Bentley Continental GT V8 and Aston Martin Vantage
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Bentley Continental GT V8 v Aston Martin Vantage – front-engined supercoupes go head-to-head

The latest Bentley Continental GT V8 and Aston Martin Vantage offer two different takes on the front-engined supercoupe formula. But which should you …
17 Apr 2021
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown
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Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown

These two 2+2 sports cars tread the line of thrills and everyday usability, but has the 992 compromised too much to beat the king of suppleness?
27 Mar 2021
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe vs Audi RS7 Sportback – battle of the alt-supersaloon
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BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe vs Audi RS7 Sportback – battle of the alt-supersaloon

BMW's grandest of M8 Competition Gran Coupes takes on our impressive fast-fleet Audi RS7
16 Jan 2021
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs rivals: R8, Vantage, 570GT and Evora face off
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Porsche 911 Carrera S vs rivals: R8, Vantage, 570GT and Evora face off

The question is simple. Does the 992-generation 911 Carrera S still have the edge on its core rivals?
11 Jul 2020
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 
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Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 

Renault’s trick new Mégane RS is out to steal its crown back from Honda’s Civic Type R, but could Volkswagen’s Golf R actually be the hottest hatch of…
25 Oct 2019
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Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS
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Audi R8 RWS vs BMW M4 CS

How will Audi's first rear-drive R8 stack up against the mighty BMW M4 CS?
1 Jun 2019
VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy
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VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy

The last hurrah of the VW Golf GTI and Renault Sport’s hottest Megane open hardcore hot hatch hostilities. There can only be one winner
8 Apr 2019
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Hyundai i30 N vs VW Golf GTI vs Peugeot 308 GTi
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Hyundai i30 N vs VW Golf GTI vs Peugeot 308 GTi

Can the new Hyundai i30 N overcome a pair of hot hatch rivals in the shape of the VW Golf GTI and Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport?
6 Apr 2019
evo Car of the Year 2018
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evo Car of the Year 2018

The best new cars of the last 12 months, together, for the most anticipated test of the motoring year. It’s evo Car of the Year 2018
29 Jan 2019
eCoty 2018: evo Car of the Year
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eCoty 2018: evo Car of the Year

The best new cars of the last 12 months, together, for the most anticipated test of the motoring year. It’s evo Car of the Year 2018
29 Jan 2019
evo Car of the Year 2018 - coming soon
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evo Car of the Year 2018 - coming soon

evo Car of the Year is back for its 20th year and we're throwing 2018’s most exciting cars at the challenging roads of Scotland
18 Dec 2018
Peugeot 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport vs Renault Sport Clio 200
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Peugeot 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport vs Renault Sport Clio 200

These are two of France's best hot hatch efforts in recent times, but which will prevail?
4 Nov 2018
Alpine A110 v Porsche 718 Cayman S v Audi TT RS
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Alpine A110 v Porsche 718 Cayman S v Audi TT RS

The Alpine A110 has made waves in sports car circles, but it’ll have to get through the Porsche Cayman S and Audi TT RS to claim its crown
1 Oct 2018
Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo
Mercedes-AMG E63 S & Porsche Panamera Turbo
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo

The Mercedes E63 S has 603bhp and 627lb ft of torque at its disposal – but is this enough to overwhelm the mighty Porsche Panamera Turbo?
29 Jan 2018
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW M3 Competition Package & Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – bridge
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BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio

Alfa’s 503bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio takes on BMW’s M3 Competition Pack in a fast four-door face-off
22 Jan 2018
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW M3 Competition Package & Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – bridge
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BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio

Alfa’s 503bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio takes on BMW’s M3 Competition Pack in a fast four-door face-off
22 Jan 2018
McLaren 650S Spider vs McLaren 12C Spider review
McLaren 650S Spider and 12C Spider
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McLaren 650S Spider vs McLaren 12C Spider review

Indistinguishable to many and very similar on the spec sheets, we find how far, if at all, the 650S moved the game on from the old 12C
6 Jan 2018
Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus RS vs SEAT Leon SC Cupra
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Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus RS vs SEAT Leon SC Cupra

Hot new Honda Civic Type R goes head-to-head with Ford Focus RS and SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
19 Dec 2017
McLaren 540C vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi R8
McLaren 540C, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8
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McLaren 540C vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi R8

Three perfectly matched ‘entry-level’ supercars, but can any of them step out from the shadow of their more esteemed siblings?
8 Dec 2017
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