Richard Porter on why cars might as well be sprayed in chocolate

Richard Porter on why cars might as well be sprayed in chocolate
Porter has some novel solutions to the durability issues of car bodywork
Best track day cars 2026 – uncompromising circuit thrillers

Best track day cars 2026 – uncompromising circuit thrillers
Some of the world's most visceral, engaging track cars have emerged in recent times – these are our favourites
Rallying a V12 Jaguar and being rescued by Prince William: Ed Abbott’s story

Rallying a V12 Jaguar and being rescued by Prince William: Ed Abbott’s story
Currently causing a stir by competing in historic rallying in a V12 XJ–S, Abbott worked under Norman Dewis at Jaguar before successfully tackling salo…
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The new Toyota GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier edition is a rally car for the road

The new Toyota GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier edition is a rally car for the road
Four pricey performance cars that make more sense to buy used

Four pricey performance cars that make more sense to buy used
Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Maserati GT2 Stradale review – can Modena best the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: 20 years later, Bugatti facelifts the Veyron 

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: 20 years later, Bugatti facelifts the Veyron
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
New AI-powered website helps you find the best driving roads
New AI-powered website helps you find the best driving roads
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan
Best sports cars 2026 – dedicated driver’s cars from Mazda to Morgan
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
Reviews
Is the V8-powered Range Rover Sport an RS6 alternative? We live with one to find out

Is the V8-powered Range Rover Sport an RS6 alternative? We live with one to find out
No, it hasn’t been stolen yet. And there’s a very good reason why

News
The new Toyota GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier edition is a rally car for the road

The new Toyota GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier edition is a rally car for the road
Toyota has chosen the season-opening 2026 Monte Carlo rally to reveal a new special edition of the GR Yaris. It’s one with a very long name: the Toyot…
New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus

New 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted: Weissach's flagship is gaining focus
Porsche is in the final stages of development for the 992.2 911 GT3 RS, and we've spotted the latest prototype out in the open
Bentley’s electric SUV still coming in spite of industry trends – new 2027 model spied

Bentley’s electric SUV still coming in spite of industry trends – new 2027 model spied
Crewe’s ‘urban SUV’ is shedding disguise during winter testing ahead of a full reveal before the end of the year
Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: 20 years later, Bugatti facelifts the Veyron 

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: 20 years later, Bugatti facelifts the Veyron
One-of-one special Bugatti Solitaire customer car reimagines the Veyron for the 2020s, and gives it 60 per cent more power
In-depth reviews
Top 10s
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
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 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…
Supercars
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
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
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
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
Four pricey performance cars that make more sense to buy used

Four pricey performance cars that make more sense to buy used
Depreciation: One buyer’s suffering is another man's saving, such as £65k off a nearly-new BMW M8 or £20k off a nearly-new Mercedes-AMG A35
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…
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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
New AI-powered website helps you find the best driving roads

New AI-powered website helps you find the best driving roads
‘New Roads’ website is a new way to plan your road trips and incorporate the best possible driving roads
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.
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
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 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
Free Brands Hatch track day for evo readers

Free Brands Hatch track day for evo readers
Join evo and Alpine Cars UK for a complimentary trackday to drive the A110 S















