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James Taylor

Like a few other evo writers, James studied automotive design at university, where the main thing he learned about designing cars is that it’s very difficult. He joins evo from CAR magazine, where he was online editor before looking after the magazine’s features section. In love with motorsport since childhood, he raced a homebuilt kart as a teenager and has been fortunate to race in Ginettas, Radicals, McLarens and more in the years since. He’s still mildly worried he might wake up to find it was all a dream.

Forget the gloom, Car of the Year proved we're in a performance car golden era
eCoty
Opinion

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
3 Jan 2026
Andreas Preuninger on 25 years of perfecting the Porsche 911 GT3
Andreas Preuninger
Features

Andreas Preuninger on 25 years of perfecting the Porsche 911 GT3

The Porsche 911 GT3 went from near-anonymous homologation special to the world’s most coveted sports car. Here’s how
26 Dec 2025
Evolution of the Porsche 911 GT3: original battles latest after 25 years
Porsche GT3s 996 v 992
Group tests

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…
23 Dec 2025
Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks
Best cars 2025
Best cars

Best performance cars – 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
20 Dec 2025
Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake
Vantage safety car
Features

Aston Martin Vantage safety car driven – the road car F1 cars can't overtake

One of the most filmed road cars in the world is the F1 safety car, James Taylor drives the Aston Martin Vantage that currently leaded the F1 grid
7 Dec 2025
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135 xDrive
In-depth reviews

BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3

The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
4 Dec 2025
BAC Mono Cup review – the British race car you'll be able to buy for the road
BAC Mono Cup – front
Reviews

BAC Mono Cup review – the British race car you'll be able to buy for the road

BAC is taking the Mono racing with the new Mono Cup car – and a road version will follow. We test the Cup at the Red Bull Ring
30 Nov 2025
From karting in a warehouse to lead McLaren test driver: Gareth Howell’s story
Gareth Howell McLaren
Features

From karting in a warehouse to lead McLaren test driver: Gareth Howell’s story

The ex-BTCC racer who’s helped develop every modern McLaren road car, as well as the GMA T.50, on how indoor karting and the power of friendship have …
20 Nov 2025
Audi’s first Formula 1 design officially revealed
Audi F1 livery 2026
News

Audi’s first Formula 1 design officially revealed

Audi has revealed the livery for its 2026 Formula 1 contender which is set to make its public debut in January next year
13 Nov 2025
This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
Boreham TEN K
News

This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds

Boreham Motorworks’ ‘continumod’ RS is a 1960s Mk1 Escort engineered and manufactured to 21st century standards, and development of its new engine is …
12 Nov 2025
Is there hope for the future of the performance car?
Longbow Roadster and Speedster
Opinion

Is there hope for the future of the performance car?

After reflecting on our evo Eras tests looking at performance cars of the past, our minds turn to wonder about what's to come
29 Oct 2025
BMW M5 review – it’s more powerful but is the extra weight a problem?
BMW M5 front
In-depth reviews

BMW M5 review – it’s more powerful but is the extra weight a problem?

So much has been written about BMW’s new plug-in hybrid M5, but now it’s time for the talk to stop. Does it feel like a true M car?
28 Oct 2025
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Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?
Alpine A290
Reviews

Alpine A290 review - the electric hot hatch that’s entertaining?

Renault has stolen a march on its rivals with the R5, so does its Alpine relative go one further and set the electric hot hatch benchmark?
24 Oct 2025
Caterham Horse prototype review – new turbo engine keeps the Seven alive
HORSE powered Caterham
Reviews

Caterham Horse prototype review – new turbo engine keeps the Seven alive

Caterham needs a replacement for Ford’s out-of-production Sigma engine. Its solution is a 1.3 turbo from Horse. We drive it
16 Oct 2025
Used McLaren 650S (2014 - 2017) review – a 207mph supercar for Audi RS3 money
McLaren 650S Spider
Reviews

Used McLaren 650S (2014 - 2017) review – a 207mph supercar for Audi RS3 money

Stunning composure, character and pace make the McLaren 650S an outstanding supercar offering. Here's how to buy one today
6 Oct 2025
Used Renault Mégane RS (Mk3, 2009 – 2016) review – the beloved French Golf GTI rival
Renault Mégane RS front
In-depth reviews

Used Renault Mégane RS (Mk3, 2009 – 2016) review – the beloved French Golf GTI rival

The Renault Megane RS gets the power and torque of the limited-edition Trophy plus a range of spec upgrades, plus an F1-inspired Red Bull special edit…
3 Oct 2025
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
Ford Fiesta ST200
Reviews

Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000

The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form. It's also now an affordable used hero
30 Sep 2025
Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2025) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival
Nissan GT-R
In-depth reviews

Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2025) review – the Porsche 911 Turbo’s greatest rival

The R35 Nissan GT-R purveys a legendary status like few others. Bespoke, highly strung and intense, the R35 will live on as a high point in Japanese a…
29 Sep 2025
McLaren MP4-12C (2011 - 2014) – Ferrari 458 performance for used Porsche 911 money
McLaren MP4-12C
Reviews

McLaren MP4-12C (2011 - 2014) – Ferrari 458 performance for used Porsche 911 money

McLaren's MP4-12C was the company's first step to taking on Ferrari, and what it lacked in emotional connection it made up for with searing performanc…
23 Sep 2025
Aston Martin Valhalla prototype 2025 review – Fernando Alonso's 1064bhp company hypercar on the limit
Aston Martin Valhalla
Reviews

Aston Martin Valhalla prototype 2025 review – Fernando Alonso's 1064bhp company hypercar on the limit

After years of development, we get behind the wheel of Aston Martin’s plug-in-hybrid mid-engined hypercar on track in prototype form
8 Sep 2025
BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT
BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang
Group tests

BMW M2 v Porsche Boxster GTS v Lotus Emira v Alpine A110 v Ford Mustang GT

It’s been the sports car class leader for over two decades, but can rivals from Alpine, BMW, Ford and Lotus finally take the lead over Porsche’s Boxst…
8 Sep 2025
F1’s Dutch rollercoaster: What’s it like to race at Zandvoort?
Racing at Zandvoort – James Taylor in a Revolution R500
Features

F1’s Dutch rollercoaster: What’s it like to race at Zandvoort?

The mildly terrifying Dutch Grand Prix track is truly one of a kind. This is how it feels at first-hand, in a high-downforce prototype
3 Sep 2025
Dallara EXP 2025 review – the Stradale's track attack cousin tested against the clock
Dallara EXP front
Reviews

Dallara EXP 2025 review – the Stradale's track attack cousin tested against the clock

The Dallara EXP is a Stradale taken to extremes in the name of track performance. We push it to the limit on track against the stopwatch
18 Aug 2025
Aston Martin Valkyrie 2025 review – 700 miles in the world's most extreme hypercar
Aston Martin Valkyrie front
Reviews

Aston Martin Valkyrie 2025 review – 700 miles in the world's most extreme hypercar

Aston’s Newey-designed hypercar astonishes on road and track, but is it the best thing ever to wear number plates, or too uncompromising for its own g…
25 Jul 2025
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Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 2025 review – is wingless 9000rpm special better than ever?
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992.2 – front
In-depth reviews

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 2025 review – is wingless 9000rpm special better than ever?

Porsche’s latest GT3 Touring retains a stunning 9000rpm flat-six and gets chassis upgrades derived from the S/T. Is it the ultimate sports car for roa…
21 Jul 2025
Praga Bohema 2025 review – Nissan GT-R power in a half-price Aston Martin Valkyrie
Praga Bohema
Reviews

Praga Bohema 2025 review – Nissan GT-R power in a half-price Aston Martin Valkyrie

Pairing 700bhp of Litchfield-prepared GT-R power with a near-1000kg weight figure, the Bohema is a £1.5million hypercar that’s aiming to shake up the …
20 Jul 2025
My Life & Cars – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing
Zak Brown life & cars
Features

My Life & Cars – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing

The man heading McLaren’s F1 team talks about his incredible collection of road and racing cars – and karts
17 Jul 2025
The Ford Mustang GTD is America's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and we've been onboard
Ford Mustang GTD
News

The Ford Mustang GTD is America's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and we've been onboard

As first customer cars hit the road, we jump onboard the Multimatic-developed Mustang GTD with Le Mans driver Dirk Müller
14 Jul 2025
Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart
Frontline MGA Factory Edition
Reviews

Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart

The MGB restomod specialist turns its attention to the B’s pretty predecessor. The result is compelling
26 Jun 2025
Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best
Porsche 911 Carrera T – front
Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) 2025 review – pure, back-to-basics 992 is one of the best

Against the tide of paddleshift dominance, Porsche’s latest Carrera T proudly waves the manual gearbox flag as part of a more engaging and rewarding 9…
23 Jun 2025
Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing
Skoda Elroq vRS – front
Reviews

Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing

The swiftest-accelerating Skoda yet is an excellent electric family car but lacks excitement to back up its vRS badge
16 Jun 2025
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale front
Reviews

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare

What’s Alfa Romeo’s near-£2m hand-built supercar like to drive? We find out, on the Balocco test track
12 Jun 2025
Bentley Continental GT Speed 2025 review – driving the most powerful Bentley yet
Bentley Continental GT – front
Reviews

Bentley Continental GT Speed 2025 review – driving the most powerful Bentley yet

The latest Continental GT is the beginning of a new plug-in hybrid era for Bentley. Is it still a benchmark grand tourer?
15 May 2025
BMW M4 CS 2025 review – another smash hit CS?
BMW M4 CS – front
Reviews

BMW M4 CS 2025 review – another smash hit CS?

Is the M4 CS a high watermark for BMW's Motorsport division? We test it extensively on road and track to find out
14 May 2025