‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’

‘The 996 Porsche 911 went from being the sweetheart of road testers to being something of a joke’
The world is embracing the pariah Porsche, and about time, says Jethro
‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’

‘I’ve been trying to really engage with and enjoy the act of driving very slowly’
His first UK speeding ticket has prompted Jethro to embrace driving slowly
Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven 

Porsche 911 Carrera '996.3' – Jethro Bovingdon's re-engineered 911 driven
Re-engineering a 996 Carrera with a 991 engine and a chassis to match made no financial sense whatsoever, and Jethro Bovingdon couldn’t be happier
New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates

New BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 – battle of the super estates
Can the BMW M3 Touring out-muscle the indomitable Audi RS6? Jethro Bovingdon finds out...
Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing

Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar – Maranello returns to endurance racing
After a gap of 50 years, Ferrari has returned to the endurance racing fray – and is straight on the pace
‘Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.’

‘Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.’
Who builds the most reliable cars? Jethro’s suggestion might surprise you
Audi RS Q e-tron – hybrid Dakar racer driven 

Audi RS Q e-tron – hybrid Dakar racer driven
Audi’s monster Dakar desert racer combines electric motors from Formula E with a detuned DTM petrol engine in one extraordinary package. Hold on tight…
‘We must stop talking about the EV future in quite such woeful tones’

‘We must stop talking about the EV future in quite such woeful tones’
The automotive world still gives us many reasons to be cheerful, thinks Jethro
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS v Huracán STO v 458 Speciale v Honda NSX‑R

Porsche Cayman GT4 RS v Huracán STO v 458 Speciale v Honda NSX‑R
The Cayman GT4 RS is Porsche's most hardcore mid‑engined car to date, so we put it head-to-head with three of the finest mid-engined machines ever to …
‘I can envisage a time where the best drivers are squabbling over the worst cars’

‘I can envisage a time where the best drivers are squabbling over the worst cars’
Drifting could be Jethro’s favourite motorsport – with a little fine-tuning
‘The Hypercar class didn’t feel Hyper enough. In stark contrast, the GTE cars were awesome’

‘The Hypercar class didn’t feel Hyper enough. In stark contrast, the GTE cars were awesome’
Le Mans Hypercars sound great, says Jethro. There’s just one problem…
Praga Bohema 2023 review – 713bhp/ton hypercar put to the test

Praga Bohema 2023 review – 713bhp/ton hypercar put to the test
Pairing 700bhp with a sub-1000kg weight figure, the Bohema is a £1million-plus hypercar that’s aiming to shake up the establishment...
Caterham Super Seven 600 v Super Seven 2000

Caterham Super Seven 600 v Super Seven 2000
Caterham has recreated the classic sports car aesthetic with its new Super Seven range. The perfect blend of current and retro? We find out
McLaren Artura 2023 review

McLaren Artura 2023 review
The Artura is an impressive first chapter of McLaren's hybrid generation, but we know there's more to come
Toyota GR Supra v BMW M240i xDrive – six-cylinder coupes go head-to-head

Toyota GR Supra v BMW M240i xDrive – six-cylinder coupes go head-to-head
Now with a manual gearbox, Toyota’s GR Supra takes on BMW’s M240i xDrive: two compact coupes with much in common, but which delivers the biggest thril…
Porsche 911 Turbo v Audi RS3 v BMW M4 v Toyota GR Yaris – 4WD mega test

Porsche 911 Turbo v Audi RS3 v BMW M4 v Toyota GR Yaris – 4WD mega test
This time of year it feels like the only fast cars on the road feature four-driven wheels. We pitch our four favourite all-wheel drive models against …
Ferrari V12s, vinegar ice cream and dinner with Horacio Pagani

Ferrari V12s, vinegar ice cream and dinner with Horacio Pagani
Jethro enjoys a trip to supercar central and an audience with Mr Pagani
‘It looked sort of rubbish, but sort of incredible and impossibly esoteric’

‘It looked sort of rubbish, but sort of incredible and impossibly esoteric’
Jethro’s bought a supersaloon. But you’ll never guess what it is…
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ v Nissan GT-R Nismo

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ v Nissan GT-R Nismo
Lamborghini’s Aventador SVJ and Nissan’s GT-R Nismo are two old warriors at their fiercest and most brutal, determined to go out on an adrenaline-fuel…
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing v BMW M5 CS

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing v BMW M5 CS
It’s the clash of the supersaloons as Cadillac’s mighty CT5-V Blackwing takes on our reigning Car of the Year, BMW’s sensational M5 CS
'Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.'

'Does Ferrari make the most reliable cars in the world? I think it might.'
Jethro ponders the notion that Ferraris might just be the most reliable cars in the world. Who'd have thought..?
Dream drive: McLaren P1 in the Pyrenees

Dream drive: McLaren P1 in the Pyrenees
In 2013, the McLaren P1 mesmerised with its otherworldly capabilities. Nine years on, has time and progress diluted its shine? We find out on the twis…
‘Be it EV, hybrid, restomod, reimagining or replica, the Thrill of Driving is all that counts’

‘Be it EV, hybrid, restomod, reimagining or replica, the Thrill of Driving is all that counts’
Our world may be fragmenting, but some core values don’t change, says Jethro