Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan
If the budget sports car is a dying breed, the wider genre is thriving in 2026
New Volvo EX60 is a BMW iX3 rival with more power than a Ferrari Enzo
New Volvo EX60 is a BMW iX3 rival with more power than a Ferrari Enzo
Volvo’s coming out swinging against BMW with the new EX60, bringing big power and range to the fight
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid review – why the hybrid 911 is also one of the best
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid review – why the hybrid 911 is also one of the best
A new hybrid engine and chassis upgrades have injected personality and huge capability into the 992.2 GTS – it’s one of our favourite modern 911s
Rejoice! A restomod that isn't based on a 911. Meet the Encor Series 1
Rejoice! A restomod that isn't based on a 911. Meet the Encor Series 1
British firm Encor has revealed the S1, a carbonfibre bodied, 400bhp twin-turbo V8 homage to the original S1 Lotus Esprit. Yours for at least £500,000…
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Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
Ford’s Hypercar will use a roaring V8 to take on Ferrari once again
Ford’s Hypercar will use a roaring V8 to take on Ferrari once again
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
Ariel Atom 4R v Ariel Nomad 2 – is grip more fun than slip?
Ariel Atom 4R v Ariel Nomad 2 – is grip more fun than slip?
Ford’s F1 comeback: marketing fluff or a genuine partnership?
Ford’s F1 comeback: marketing fluff or a genuine partnership?
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?
Reviews
Ariel Nomad 2 review – ultimate go-anywhere car gets Ford power
Ariel Nomad 2 review – ultimate go-anywhere car gets Ford power
The Nomad 2 is Ariel's follow-up to the ultimate recreational vehicle, and we've driven it on the road and track
Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
Maserati’s GT2 Stradale might look like a race track refugee but this supercar is at its best on the road
Aston Martin DBX707 review – one of the best super SUVs on sale
Aston Martin DBX707 review – one of the best super SUVs on sale
A refreshed interior gives Aston Martin’s DBX707 a much needed lift in quality and functionality. Everything else stays the same, which is a good thin…
The BMW X6 M is a compromised SUV, but it does have its uses
The BMW X6 M is a compromised SUV, but it does have its uses
The evo team’s biggest SUV fan samples our X6 M long-term test car. What’s the verdict?
News
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
Aston Martin’s F1 safety car is dead: Mercedes takes the reins for 2026
After a five-year stint, Aston Martin is handing the reins to Mercedes-AMG for Formula 1 safety and medical car duties
Ford’s F1 comeback: marketing fluff or a genuine partnership?
Ford’s F1 comeback: marketing fluff or a genuine partnership?
Ford’s F1 comeback has got the cynics raising eyebrows. We went to Detroit to decipher the Blue Oval’s true role in Red Bull’s in-house F1 powertrain
Ford’s Hypercar will use a roaring V8 to take on Ferrari once again
Ford’s Hypercar will use a roaring V8 to take on Ferrari once again
A 5.4-litre V8 derived from the heart of the Mustang will power Ford’s hopes of taking to the top step
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is quicker than a Bugatti Tourbillon – with one caveat
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is quicker than a Bugatti Tourbillon – with one caveat
The 1250bhp Corvette ZR1X has already shown its worth at the Nürburgring, and now it’s posted a hypercar-matching quarter-mile time
In-depth reviews
Alpine A110 R Ultime review – Ferrari money for a four-cylinder, but it might be worth it
Alpine A110 R Ultime review – Ferrari money for a four-cylinder, but it might be worth it
The A110 goes out with a 340bhp bang in the shape of the highly tuned, hardcore R Ultime. It costs an absurd £235k, but offers a driving experience li…
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?
Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) review – is this the best 911 GT3 ever?
A new look, cleaner engine and S/T-inspired chassis upgrades are key changes for the latest 911 GT3. Has the formula been perfected?
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review – a uniquely thrilling performance SUV
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio isn’t the most polished or sophisticated fast SUV, but in 2026 it remains one of the most exciting
Top 10s
Best used cars – the pre-owned fast car favourites to buy in 2026
Best used cars – the pre-owned fast car favourites to buy in 2026
Want a used performance car that’s fun to drive and affordable? Whatever your budget, we’ve got some suggestions for you
Best 4x4 cars 2026 – beat the snow in these all-wheel drive stars
Best 4x4 cars 2026 – beat the snow in these all-wheel drive stars
All-wheel-drive isn’t just for off-roading, the best 4x4 performance cars deliver huge reserves of capability on the Tarmac
Best performance SUVs 2026 – supercar performance in a family-friendly package
Best performance SUVs 2026 – supercar performance in a family-friendly package
High-performance SUV sounds like an oxymoron but in 2026, brute force engineering and clever chassis tech have given us some genuinely exciting fast 4…
Best performance cars 2025 – the year’s finest driver’s picks
Best performance cars 2025 – the year’s finest driver’s picks
The last 12 months have been chock full of incredible driver’s cars from all corners of the market. We list them all
Supercars
Italdesign's Honda NSX coach build is a tribute to the original Japanese supercar
Italdesign's Honda NSX coach build is a tribute to the original Japanese supercar
With Honda's blessing Italdesign is creating an ultra-limited tribute to the original NSX based on the bygone hybrid supercar
Lamborghini v Morgan: An unlikely battle made for the ultimate eCoty drive
Lamborghini v Morgan: An unlikely battle made for the ultimate eCoty drive
A hybrid V12 supercar and a traditional British sports car. Unlikely foes that both thrill on the Route Napoléon
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
McLaren GTS review – the entry-level McLaren you forgot existed
The McLaren GT returns with a new name and more power, promising grand touring credentials in a supercar package
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way
Despite intimidating looks, Sant'Agata's Aventador SVJ offers one of the most exploitable experiences yet
Hot hatchbacks
Driving the Renault Sport Clio 172 – a hot hatch icon for £6k
Driving the Renault Sport Clio 172 – a hot hatch icon for £6k
In the pantheon of great Renault Sport hot hatches, the Phase 1 Clio 172 could just be the sweetest of them all
Volkswagen Polo GTI review – will we miss VW’s last small petrol hot hatch?
Volkswagen Polo GTI review – will we miss VW’s last small petrol hot hatch?
The Polo GTI is now Volkswagen’s smallest hot hatch and one of the last holdouts in its segment. Does it make more sense in a less crowded market?
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is finally here, and it costs close to £50k
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is finally here, and it costs close to £50k
Volkswagen is finally letting the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with a hardcore, track-honed version called the Edition 50. Now we know how much it will …
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?
BMW’s M135 xDrive has found some much‑needed focus with its new M Dynamic Pack, but is it enough to give it the edge over Mercedes‑AMG’s A35?
Group tests
Ariel Atom 4R v Ariel Nomad 2 – is grip more fun than slip?
Ariel Atom 4R v Ariel Nomad 2 – is grip more fun than slip?
The Atom and Nomad are two opposing answers to the track car question. We know the Atom's faster, but which is more fun?
Evolution of the Porsche 911 GT3: original battles latest after 25 years
Evolution of the Porsche 911 GT3: original battles latest after 25 years
Porsche’s 911 GT3 has set the benchmark for finely focused, road- and track-going sports coupes for 25 years, we plot its evolution by comparing an or…
Porsche v Lotus v BMW v TVR: used six-cylinder sports cars go head-to-head
Porsche v Lotus v BMW v TVR: used six-cylinder sports cars go head-to-head
TVR T350C, BMW Z4 M Coupé, Lotus Evora Sport 410 and Porsche Cayman GT4: four sports coupes with timeless appeal. Which would you choose?
Lotus Emira Turbo SE v Alpine A110 GTS – two of the last surviving mid-engined sports cars
Lotus Emira Turbo SE v Alpine A110 GTS – two of the last surviving mid-engined sports cars
The Lotus Emira and Alpine A110 are sports car heroes with uncertain futures. Which should you enjoy while you can?
Features
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
The anatomy of a top-class Dakar-winning racer: Dacia Sandrider
The Dacia Sandrider is a £1million, Prodrive-built Rally-Raid special that now has an outright Dakar Rally win under its belt. We dissect it
Driving a car with no steering column – can feel really be faked?
Driving a car with no steering column – can feel really be faked?
Steer-by-wire eliminates the column and with it the physical connection between you and the front wheels. Here’s why that might not be a bad thing…
From mechanic to racer and Formula 1 commentator: Ben Edwards' story
From mechanic to racer and Formula 1 commentator: Ben Edwards' story
He’s called the action as it happens on every motorsport imaginable – from F1 to powerboats – but the consummate commentator gets as much fulfilment f…
BMW M5 CS meets Audi RS6 GT for a Teutonic tussle – car pictures of the week
BMW M5 CS meets Audi RS6 GT for a Teutonic tussle – car pictures of the week
The two most thrilling fast German execs ever made finally meet. These are our favourite shots from the test.
Video
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
It's time. 12 outstanding contenders and 15,000 miles on some of Europe's best roads, we embark on the ultimate trip to identify the best performance …
Ferrari 296 Speciale review – does it live up to its legendary name? 
Ferrari 296 Speciale review – does it live up to its legendary name?
Ferrari’s 458 Speciale is simply one of the greatest driver’s cars there’s ever been. Can the new 296 Speciale possibly live up to the legend? Here’s …
Lamborghini Huracán STO (2021 - 2023) review – the ultimate hardcore Huracán
Lamborghini Huracán STO (2021 - 2023) review – the ultimate hardcore Huracán
Lamborghini’s V10 went out with a bang with the ultimate Huracán racer for the road
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
Porsche 911 GT3 RS v Manthey Racing RS on track – car pictures of the week
With all its extreme upgrades, exactly how much faster is a Manthey GT3 RS than the standard model? We find out around Anglesey circuit
Opinion
The most dangerous trip of my life: 5000 miles across Siberia in a Porsche
The most dangerous trip of my life: 5000 miles across Siberia in a Porsche
As the 2026 Dakar Rally continues, Meaden recalls the most dangerous trip he’s ever made – in a Porsche SUV
Should we worry about our kids becoming car enthusiasts?
Should we worry about our kids becoming car enthusiasts?
Jethro is equal parts trepidant and excited for his son to discover the thrill of driving
Why comparing a Morgan to a £300k V12 Ferrari is easier than you think
Why comparing a Morgan to a £300k V12 Ferrari is easier than you think
His first evo Car of the Year, so what did Ashraf make of it all?
Forget the gloom, Car of the Year proved we're in a performance car golden era
Forget the gloom, Car of the Year proved we're in a performance car golden era
Fewer manuals and higher weights than ever. But 2025's best performance cars were still thrilling
Used cars
Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k
Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k
We dive into the classifieds to find the very best performance cars for the least amount of money, including a Jaguar F-type for less than a hot hatch
Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
Four affordable used Japanese performance car icons
Japanese icons don’t have to be expensive. These five-star stunners can be yours for under £40k
Four brilliant used V8 Jaguars for the price of a new Volkswagen Golf
Four brilliant used V8 Jaguars for the price of a new Volkswagen Golf
Jaguar’s next era looms with the all-electric Type 00, but these used supercharged V8 icons are hard to ignore in a soulless EV world
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
Best used sports cars – driving thrillers for less than a new Audi RS3
With Summer in the rear view and Autumn in full swing, now’s the best time to buy a used sports car
Technology
Uniroyal Rainsport 5 review – the ideal performance tyre for wet winter roads?
Uniroyal Rainsport 5 review – the ideal performance tyre for wet winter roads?
Uniroyal’s Rainsport 5 promises strong wet weather performance while still delivering the precision and grip you’d expect of an ultra-high-performance…
Pirelli’s hardcore P Zero Trofeo RS track tyres now available for the 911 GT3
Pirelli’s hardcore P Zero Trofeo RS track tyres now available for the 911 GT3
Pirelli has thrown its new Trofeo RS into the ring as a track day tyre option for the 911 GT3
Buying a used supercar? Read this guide first
Buying a used supercar? Read this guide first
Thinking of buying a used supercar? Some have hidden histories. Our guide helps you identify any damage before it's too late.
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars
Puncture-proof airless tyres are on the horizon, but they won’t work on performance cars
Airless tyre technology developed by the likes of Goodyear, Michelin and Bridgestone could see use in autonomous vehicles and public transport in the …
Electric cars
The BMW M3 is going electric next year: here's what we know
The BMW M3 is going electric next year: here's what we know
The electric version of the next-generation BMW M3 is now officially coming in 2027, leading the way for a new era of M cars
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
Caterham Project V is delayed, but a running prototype is finally here
Caterham’s new age electric coupe is now officially behind schedule, but the first running prototype has now been unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Kia EV3 and EV4 GT revealed – hot EV alternatives to Mini JCW, Abarth and Cupra
Kia EV3 and EV4 GT revealed – hot EV alternatives to Mini JCW, Abarth and Cupra
Kia’s new 288bhp electric hot hatches have been revealed alongside its chunky EV5 GT crossover
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
The EU has officially opted against an outright ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars with more flexible emissions targets coming instead
Podcast
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. We reunite the team that made it a reality, which includes our very own co-founder and edit…
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Lotus Elise with the men that made it happen
Dickie Meaden gathers together Richard Rackham, Julian Thomson and Matt Becker to discuss the genesis of one of the most important sports cars of the …
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
evo's ultimate all-wheel-drive test – Video, contenders and podcast
In issue 333 of evo, seven traction-unlimited titans come together, allowing us to explore the virtues of modern all-wheel-drive systems
Dead on Arrival
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Dead on arrival: 44 cars that failed before they launched
Sometimes cars make it all the way to production possibility before being snuffed out at the last minute. Here are 44 of the most memorable
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – dead on arrival
The ultimate 'dead on arrival' supercar is the Cerbera Speed 12, a car even TVR was too afraid to put in public hands
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
Jaguar C-X75 – dead on arrival
It's unimaginable now but here was a Jaguar concept that absolutely everyone loved... and mourned when it didn't make production
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
Volkswagen EA 128 – dead on arrival
It was a four-door with a Porsche flat-six at the rear – which was exactly what ’60s America didn’t want
Trackdays
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
Dates for the 2026 evo Trackdays season have now been confirmed, and tickets are already available to buy...
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Best track day cars 2025 – the thrill of driving in its purest form
Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
Best cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
Best cheap track cars – affordable performance cars for your track day fix
We pick the most affordable routes to big circuit driving fun with our best cheap track day cars
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
How to drive on track: trackday driving masterclass
Our Joy of Driving series concludes with a look to the place where there are no speed limits and you can drive your car to its limits – or yours