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Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required
evo Caterham Seven
Features

Dream drives in the Caterham Seven: no passport required

You don’t have to go far for a great drive. Sometimes they’re waiting right on your doorstep. Though it helps if you’ve a Caterham Seven at your dispo…
21 Dec 2024
BMW 1-series review – Munich’s Audi A3 rival gains focus
F70 BMW 1-series
In-depth reviews

BMW 1-series review – Munich’s Audi A3 rival gains focus

New styling, interior tech and powertrain options all come as part of the new F70 1-series package, making it a worthy alternative to its closest Germ…
18 Dec 2024
Used car deals of the week
Used car deals of the week
Advice

Used car deals of the week

In this week’s used car deals, we’ve sourced everything from an Abarth 695 Biposto to a TVR T350C
18 Dec 2024
Volkswagen ID.7 review – Wolfsburg’s answer to the BMW i5
Volkswagen ID7
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen ID.7 review – Wolfsburg’s answer to the BMW i5

The all-electric ID.7 saloon is Volkswagen’s largest EV yet, and it has some tough competition
18 Dec 2024
​Polestar 5 gunning for Porsche Taycan as 871bhp flagship
Polestar 5
News

​Polestar 5 gunning for Porsche Taycan as 871bhp flagship

Still think Polestar’s just a Volvo offshoot? The 871bhp Polestar 5 will probably change that. Here's our first glimpse
13 Dec 2024

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The 500bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a rally icon revived
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
News

The 500bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a rally icon revived

The Renault 5 Turbo is one of the most iconic hot hatches ever built, and now it’s being revived in rear-drive, EV-form almost half a century on
13 Dec 2024
The BMW M3 is going electric – here’s our first look
Electric BMW M3 test mules
News

The BMW M3 is going electric – here’s our first look

The next M3 supersaloon is receiving a pure-electric powertrain, and new images offer our very first glimpse…
12 Dec 2024
The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva
Mercedes-AMG Purespeed
News

The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva

The PureSpeed speedster is the first in Mercedes-AMG’s mythos series of ultra-exclusive specials, featuring a V8 powertrain and an AMG One-inspired de…
11 Dec 2024
Assetto Corsa Evo: open world map confirmed – look out, Forza Horizon…
Assetto Corsa Evo
News

Assetto Corsa Evo: open world map confirmed – look out, Forza Horizon…

The maker of 2014’s Assetto Corsa is launching the next chapter in the popular series in 2025, bringing evo’s favourite cars and tracks to the virtual…
11 Dec 2024
Caterham Project V due in 2025 to take on electric Porsche Cayman
Caterham Project V – front
News

Caterham Project V due in 2025 to take on electric Porsche Cayman

Caterham’s new age electric coupe will pack Yamaha powertrain tech and liquid-cooled batteries, with development due to be completed next year
11 Dec 2024
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Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W211, 2003 - 2006): review, specs and buying guide
W211 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W211, 2003 - 2006): review, specs and buying guide

The W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG is a supercharged saloon with a reputation for reliability, and it won't break the bank
10 Dec 2024
Ford Mustang GTD hits sub-seven Nürburgring target, but it’s not done yet
Ford Mustang GTD
News

Ford Mustang GTD hits sub-seven Nürburgring target, but it’s not done yet

Ford’s race-car-for-the-road Mustang GTD has hit its sub-seven Nürburgring goal – but Ford says there’s more to come…
10 Dec 2024
McLaren's future secured as Abu Dhabi buyer confirms sale
McLaren for sale
News

McLaren's future secured as Abu Dhabi buyer confirms sale

McLaren’s Bahraini owners agree to sell the automotive division to Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings, which already has investments in Gordon Murray Technolog…
9 Dec 2024
Bernie Ecclestone's unseen £500m Formula 1 collection is going up for sale
Bernie Ecclestone collection
News

Bernie Ecclestone's unseen £500m Formula 1 collection is going up for sale

Impressive car collections frequently come up for sale, but Bernie Ecclestone's takes things to a new level entirely
2 Dec 2024
The Lamborghini Temerario’s V8 is good for over 1000bhp
Lamborghini Temerario
News

The Lamborghini Temerario’s V8 is good for over 1000bhp

Like the Huracán, the Temerario is sure to spawn numerous variants. RWD and more power are all possible…
27 Nov 2024
Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?
Ford Focus ST Edition
Reviews

Ford Focus ST Edition 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the Honda Civic Type R?

A suite of upgrades sharpen the Ford Focus ST's already-capable formula, making it more engaging than ever
22 Nov 2024
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010 - 2015): Germany's answer to the Ferrari 599
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010 - 2015): Germany's answer to the Ferrari 599

The Mercedes-Benz SLS is a fully bespoke supercar that’s a slice of purest AMG
21 Nov 2024
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken the Silverstone lap record
Aston Martin Valkyrie
News

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
Skoda Octavia vRS 2025 review – the ultimate accessible Q car?
Skoda Octavia vRS
Reviews

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
The 282mph Bugatti Mistral is the world’s fastest roadster
Bugatti Mistral World Record Car
News

The 282mph Bugatti Mistral is the world’s fastest roadster

A swansong for Bugatti’s W16, the Mistral has now joined the Veyron and Chiron with a record-breaking top speed of its own
14 Nov 2024
Best Ferraris – evo’s favourite road cars from Maranello
Best Ferraris
Best cars

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
Mazda Iconic SP rotary concept set for production – the return of the RX-7?
Mazda Iconic SP
News

Mazda Iconic SP rotary concept set for production – the return of the RX-7?

Mazda will turn its rotary-equipped Iconic SP concept into a production sports car in the 'not-so-distant future'
8 Nov 2024
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Jaguar F-type (2013 - 2019) review – stunning looks and still able to thrill on the road
Jaguar F-type 400 Sport front three quarters tracking
In-depth reviews

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
Morgan Plus Four receives chassis and design tweaks for 2025
Morgan Plus Four
News

Morgan Plus Four receives chassis and design tweaks for 2025

The Plus Four has been given updates across the board for 2025, and it's available in the US for the first time
7 Nov 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI? 
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX
Reviews

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
Bentley Continental GT review
Bentley Continental GT – action
In-depth reviews

Bentley Continental GT review

About the most capable GT on sale at the time, with few rivals more opulent and cosseting with their own unique appeal
5 Nov 2024
The Toyota GR86 Rally is a modern-day Celica GT-Four you can’t buy
Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy Concept SEMA
News

The Toyota GR86 Rally is a modern-day Celica GT-Four you can’t buy

Inspired by the Celica GT-Four and with GR Corolla underpinnings, Toyota has created the ultimate GR86 – but you can’t buy one
5 Nov 2024
Abarth 600e 2024 review – Italian flair in an electric crossover?
Abarth 600e
In-depth reviews

Abarth 600e 2024 review – Italian flair in an electric crossover?

Launched as Abarth’s most powerful road-legal model ever, the 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character in a compact crossover
31 Oct 2024
Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013-2019) review – a family car with supercar speed
Audi RS6 – front
In-depth reviews

Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013-2019) review – a family car with supercar speed

Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate
29 Oct 2024
The new Abarth 600e packs 276bhp for £41,975
Abarth 600e – front
News

The new Abarth 600e packs 276bhp for £41,975

Developed as a tribute to Abarth’s colourful racing history, the 600e is the firm's most powerful model to date
28 Oct 2024
The Hyundai RN24 is a 641bhp rally-inspired Frankenstein
Hyundai RN24
News

The Hyundai RN24 is a 641bhp rally-inspired Frankenstein

Taking Ioniq 5 N components as a base, the RN24 offers an early look at what’s to come from Hyundai’s future road-going performance models
25 Oct 2024
Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 2024 review – a return to form for the hatchback benchmark?
Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 2024 review – a return to form for the hatchback benchmark?

Lacklustre interior ergonomics gave the Mk8 Golf a lukewarm reception, but Volkswagen has focused its efforts on rectifying its downfalls with a mid-l…
24 Oct 2024
2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power
2025 Mini JCW
News

2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power

Following the launch of the JCW Electric, Mini has revealed its updated petrol-powered John Cooper Works 
22 Oct 2024
New Ferrari F80 hypercar: £3.1m LaFerrari successor with 1184bhp V6 hybrid
Ferrari F80
News

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