Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Contracted though the hot hatch market may be, there are still some great models out there, from the electric Alpine A290 to the five-cylinder Audi RS…
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from an Alfa Romeo Giulia to a Mercedes-AMG One
20 Nov 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
With extraordinary, electrically boosted outputs of 805bhp and 1047lb ft, the latest AMG GT is monstrously fast. But can it also deliver the finesse a…
20 Nov 2024
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
As customer deliveries continue, the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has proven its worth with a record-breaking lap around Silverstone
20 Nov 2024
Most Popular
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
16 Nov 2024
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002): a pure and unadulterated sports car
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002): a pure and unadulterated sports car
17 Nov 2024
Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money
Cupra Formentor Abt review – a 365bhp crossover for Mercedes-AMG A45 S money
14 Nov 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – 7000 miles in the sharp Italian saloon
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – 7000 miles in the sharp Italian saloon
15 Nov 2024
Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily
Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily
13 Nov 2024
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
18 Nov 2024
Reviews
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
The new Vantage has the power and speed to take on the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S, but is it all about the numbers or does it have the ability to enga…
20 Nov 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
With extraordinary, electrically boosted outputs of 805bhp and 1047lb ft, the latest AMG GT is monstrously fast. But can it also deliver the finesse a…
20 Nov 2024
Thornley Kelham Porsche 911 European RS restomod review – worth £650k?
Thornley Kelham Porsche 911 European RS restomod review – worth £650k?
The Thornley Kelham Porsche 911 European RS attempts to mix the character of a 997 4.0 RS with the visual brawn of a 2.8 RSR
19 Nov 2024
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo 2024 review – a worthy Aston Martin DB12 Volante alternative?
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo 2024 review – a worthy Aston Martin DB12 Volante alternative?
While not as sharp as some of its rivals, the drop-top GranCabrio strikes a pleasing balance, retaining the outstanding GT abilities of the hardtop
19 Nov 2024
News
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
As customer deliveries continue, the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has proven its worth with a record-breaking lap around Silverstone
20 Nov 2024
Mercedes’ 2025 Le Mans return won’t involve an AMG One Hypercar
Mercedes’ 2025 Le Mans return won’t involve an AMG One Hypercar
Upgraded to LMGT3 spec, the AMG GT3 will take Mercedes back to Le Mans for the first time since 1999
20 Nov 2024
TWR Supercat is a 660bhp supercharged V12 XJS restomod
TWR Supercat is a 660bhp supercharged V12 XJS restomod
Singer and Alfaholics a bit too weedy? A 660bhp supercharged, manual V12 Jaguar XJS could be for you
20 Nov 2024
Jaguar's Porsche Taycan rival will wear this badge
Jaguar's Porsche Taycan rival will wear this badge
Jaguar's four-door GT to take on the Porsche Taycan will get a new script and badging, revealed here
19 Nov 2024
In-depth reviews
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Though the third-generation Swift Sport erred on the tepid side of warm, rather than hot, its charms matured over the years as its main rivals disappe…
15 Nov 2024
Audi Q8 review – refreshed BMW X6 rival feels slightly out-of-date
Audi Q8 review – refreshed BMW X6 rival feels slightly out-of-date
Audi has given the Q8 a light facelift, and though it’s a competent, refined SUV, it doesn’t move the game on from the 2018 original
13 Nov 2024
Jaguar F-Type (2020 - 2024) facelift review
Jaguar F-Type (2020 - 2024) facelift review
The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals
8 Nov 2024
Jaguar F-type (2013 - 2019) review – stunning looks and still able to thrill on the road
Jaguar F-type (2013 - 2019) review – stunning looks and still able to thrill on the road
Fast and attractive with a real feel-good factor, the F-type is the perfect alternative to German rivals
8 Nov 2024
Top 10s
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Contracted though the hot hatch market may be, there are still some great models out there, from the electric Alpine A290 to the five-cylinder Audi RS…
20 Nov 2024
Best Ferraris – evo’s favourite road cars from Maranello
Best Ferraris – evo’s favourite road cars from Maranello
Ferrari is a brand with more than its fair share of illustrious highlights, so we’ve recapped some of the best Ferrari road cars we’ve driven
12 Nov 2024
Best hybrid cars 2025 – the best of both worlds
Best hybrid cars 2025 – the best of both worlds
Fast and furious on the right roads, silent and sensible when you want them to be. From supersaloons to supercars, these are our favourite hybrid perf…
11 Nov 2024
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Best coupes 2025 – from grand tourers to hardened sports cars
Two-door fixed-roof performance cars come in a variety of different flavours – these are evo’s favourites
5 Nov 2024
Supercars
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – the best Aston in years
The new Vantage has the power and speed to take on the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S, but is it all about the numbers or does it have the ability to enga…
20 Nov 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – testing the fastest AMG ever
With extraordinary, electrically boosted outputs of 805bhp and 1047lb ft, the latest AMG GT is monstrously fast. But can it also deliver the finesse a…
20 Nov 2024
Donkervoort’s F22 Final Five waves goodbye to the Audi five-cylinder
Donkervoort’s F22 Final Five waves goodbye to the Audi five-cylinder
Donkervoort is waving goodbye to its current model and the Audi five-cylinder engine, while teasing the arrival of a hypercar
18 Nov 2024
Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily
Aston Martin Valour review – a £1.5m V12 Aston you could drive daily
Inspired by a brake‑eating 1970s Le Mans racer and packing a 705bhp twin‑turbo V12 and a manual transmission, the Valour is an Aston Martin for modern…
13 Nov 2024
Hot hatchbacks
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Best hot hatchbacks 2025 – you can still buy a great hot hatch
Contracted though the hot hatch market may be, there are still some great models out there, from the electric Alpine A290 to the five-cylinder Audi RS…
20 Nov 2024
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
The Octavia vRS has become a mainstay in the practical performance segment, and now the fourth generation car has received an update
18 Nov 2024
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) review – a warm hatch that aged with grace
Though the third-generation Swift Sport erred on the tepid side of warm, rather than hot, its charms matured over the years as its main rivals disappe…
15 Nov 2024
Volkswagen Golf R v Golf GTI Clubsport – car pictures of the week
Volkswagen Golf R v Golf GTI Clubsport – car pictures of the week
In the latest issue of evo, we test the Mk8.5 Golf R against the GTI Clubsport – these are our favourite shots
10 Nov 2024
Group tests
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) v Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro – battle of the road-racers
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) v Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro – battle of the road-racers
The first AMG GT to wear the Pro badge was the extreme, bewinged GT R Pro. Here's how it stacks up against the 991.2-generation GT3 RS
4 Nov 2024
BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter v Toyota Supra – manual sixes go head-to-head
BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter v Toyota Supra – manual sixes go head-to-head
Can the addition of a manual gearbox and a raft of chassis mods transform BMW’s Z4? And does it have the measure of its manual Toyota Supra cousin?
2 Nov 2024
Lotus Emira v Morgan Plus Four – four-cylinder Brits go head-to-head
Lotus Emira v Morgan Plus Four – four-cylinder Brits go head-to-head
Two fine British sports cars, two mates and some quiet British roads: classic ingredients for a great road trip
26 Oct 2024
Great Ferrari hypercars driven: 288 GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo head-to-head
Great Ferrari hypercars driven: 288 GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo head-to-head
As Ferrari’s new F80 hypercar follows the hybrid path of the LaFerrari, we look back at its iconic forebears from a time when cubic capacity and large…
23 Oct 2024
Features
Audi Sport: innovations at Le Mans
Audi Sport: innovations at Le Mans
We trace how Audi Sport conquered Le Mans and used track-based technology to develop some of its most iconic road cars
18 Nov 2024
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002): a pure and unadulterated sports car
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002): a pure and unadulterated sports car
The Griffith established TVR as a genuine contender and transformed the company’s fortunes – and it’s still as exhilarating to drive now as it was in …
17 Nov 2024
My Life & Cars – David Twohig, automotive engineer 
My Life & Cars – David Twohig, automotive engineer
The Alpine A110’s lead engineer talks about the wide-ranging projects he’s been instrumental on and the cars he’s chosen for himself
13 Nov 2024
Driving masterclass: how to be a safer and better driver
Driving masterclass: how to be a safer and better driver
From mastering the everyday commute to unlocking the full potential of your performance car, our new series will help you become safer, more confident…
11 Nov 2024
Video
New Ferrari F80 hypercar: £3.1m LaFerrari successor with 1184bhp V6 hybrid 
New Ferrari F80 hypercar: £3.1m LaFerrari successor with 1184bhp V6 hybrid
Inspired by motorsport and with the highest output of any road-going Ferrari, Maranello’s new F80 flagship tackles the McLaren W1 head-on. Watch the v…
19 Oct 2024
McLaren F1 v McLaren P1: British hypercar icons go head-to-head
McLaren F1 v McLaren P1: British hypercar icons go head-to-head
F1 and P1. Separated by two decades but united by a simple aim: to provide the ultimate, money-no-object driving experience... and together on the sam…
27 Jul 2024
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review: rally-bred hot hatch is better than ever
Toyota GR Yaris Gen 2 2024 review: rally-bred hot hatch is better than ever
Toyota’s heavily updated Gen 2 GR Yaris has finally arrived in the UK, and we’ve driven it on the road
24 Jul 2024
McLaren 750S 2024 review – V8 supercar primed to take on Ferrari’s 296 GTB
McLaren 750S 2024 review – V8 supercar primed to take on Ferrari’s 296 GTB
Taking the best technical components from the 765LT, McLaren has created a V8-engined supercar that can be considered not only one of the best of its …
17 Jul 2024
Opinion
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
Richard Meaden reflects on the golden age of Renault Sport hot hatches, and what the future might hold for Alpine EVs
27 Oct 2024
Will the combustion engine really be dead by 2035?
Will the combustion engine really be dead by 2035?
Legislation will force ICE cars off the market in the coming years, but could they exist in some capacity into the next decade? The evo team weighs in…
8 Oct 2024
What’s the problem with modern performance cars?
What’s the problem with modern performance cars?
evo founders set the performance car world to rights with an unvarnished look at some of the issues facing the performance car market today
27 Sep 2024
'Lotus is arguably the most evo automotive marque there's ever been'
'Lotus is arguably the most evo automotive marque there's ever been'
From a fan's perspective, the future of Lotus is uncertain. Can there be light at the end of the tunnel for this champion of lightweight sports cars?
23 Sep 2024
Used cars
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from an Alfa Romeo Giulia to a Mercedes-AMG One
20 Nov 2024
Cheap fast cars 2024 – the best budget performance cars on the market
Cheap fast cars 2024 – the best budget performance cars on the market
If you buy right and do your research, you can bag a genuine performance car for as little as £2500. Here are our top second hand picks
27 Sep 2024
Best used cars to buy now
Best used cars to buy now
Want a used performance car that’s great to drive and affordable? Whatever your budget, we’ve got some suggestions for you
2 Jan 2024
Used Mazda MX-5 (Mk4, ND, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide 
Used Mazda MX-5 (Mk4, ND, 2015 to date) review and buyer’s guide
Big on fun, low on cost – the Mazda MX-5 still has a depth and breadth of talents
4 Jan 2023
Technology
Best car tyres 2024: evo performance tyre test
Best car tyres 2024: evo performance tyre test
Want to fit the very best tyres to your performance car? The annual evo Tyre Test identifies the cream of the current crop
17 Oct 2024
Porsche Carrera GT made faster and safer with updated Michelin tyres
Porsche Carrera GT made faster and safer with updated Michelin tyres
Special Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s replace the Pilot Super Sports that were launched for the Carrera GT in 2013, and the PS2s it debuted on
10 Oct 2024
Legendary Ferrari 288 GTO to get brand new tyres from Pirelli
Legendary Ferrari 288 GTO to get brand new tyres from Pirelli
Vintage supercar tyre availability increases again, with new Pirelli P7 Cinturato rubber for the Ferrari 288 GTO
7 Oct 2024
Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design
Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design
The design is as much a two-times-three-stroke as it is a six-stroke, and has the potential to massively increase power and reduce emissions
23 Sep 2024
Electric cars
Jaguar's Porsche Taycan rival will wear this badge
Jaguar's Porsche Taycan rival will wear this badge
Jaguar's four-door GT to take on the Porsche Taycan will get a new script and badging, revealed here
19 Nov 2024
The new Porsche Taycan GTS is a battery-powered BMW M5 rival 
The new Porsche Taycan GTS is a battery-powered BMW M5 rival
The new Taycan GTS is lighter than the new M5 and almost as powerful – and you can have it as an estate
12 Nov 2024
Bentley has delayed its plan to go fully electric, but its first EV is on target for 2026
Bentley has delayed its plan to go fully electric, but its first EV is on target for 2026
Bentley is on course to launch its first EV in 2026, but its goal to become fully electric has been pushed back to 2035
8 Nov 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI? 
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI?
The GTX badge has been applied to the ID.3 in efforts to bring a sharper drive to Volkswagen’s smallest EV. We find out if it’s pulled it off
7 Nov 2024
Dead on Arrival
Alpine GTA USA – dead on arrival
Alpine GTA USA – dead on arrival
The tale of how a revised ’80s Alpine nearly became a halo car for Renault in America
24 Oct 2024
Alfa Romeo Tipo 103 – dead on arrival
Alfa Romeo Tipo 103 – dead on arrival
This compact four-door might have rivalled the mighty Mini in the 1960s if Alfa had kept the faith
13 Sep 2024
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
This mid-engined miniature hero was another rally-ready special lost with the cancellation of Group B
14 Aug 2024
Saab PhoeniX – dead on arrival
Saab PhoeniX – dead on arrival
The Swedish brand’s failed 2010s revival meant we missed out on a 400bhp hybrid TT rival – and more
11 Jul 2024
Trackdays
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?
GBS is a small but mighty manufacturer that majors on detailed in-house engineering for its Zero.
16 Nov 2024
Ginetta G56 GT Pro 2024 review – a finishing school for racing drivers 
Ginetta G56 GT Pro 2024 review – a finishing school for racing drivers
The Yorkshire firm’s G56 GTP is a finishing school on wheels for aspiring GT race drivers. We try it for size in the heat of competition in the Ginett…
9 Nov 2024
Circuito do Sol is Europe’s new racing track, inspired by the Nürburgring
Circuito do Sol is Europe’s new racing track, inspired by the Nürburgring
Brand new circuit in Portugal offers corners inspired by the world’s best tracks, and villas and track cars for hire
4 Nov 2024
Radical SR3 XXR and SR10 XXR upgraded for 2025
Radical SR3 XXR and SR10 XXR upgraded for 2025
Radical’s track-attack specials get nipped and tucked for added performance, reliability and drivability
17 Sep 2024