Best car tyres: evo performance tyre test
Best car tyres: evo performance tyre test
This year we put the most popular 19in performance tyre, the 235/35 R19, through evo’s uniquely demanding test
Porsche 911 GT3 996 vs GT3 991: old vs new hardcore Porsches
Porsche 911 GT3 996 vs GT3 991: old vs new hardcore Porsches
The GT3 symbolises everything we look for in a great drivers’ car – the ability to thrill. We drive the 996 and 991 back-to-back.
New BMW M850i xDrive prototype review
New BMW M850i xDrive prototype review
Packed with chassis technology. A very capable, poised and refined GT
What is kerb weight and how much does your car weigh?
What is kerb weight and how much does your car weigh?
How can one car have different weights? We explain the different kerb weight figures quoted and what they mean.
What is the new WLTP test and how can it make cars more fun?
What is the new WLTP test and how can it make cars more fun?
Why the new WLTP fuel economy and emissions test could lead to lighter, naturally aspirated performance cars.
New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T review
New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T review
Modena’s new V8-engined grand tourer offers all the thrills of the V12. If only it sounded a bit more special…
Lister Thunder review – is 666bhp too much?
Lister Thunder review – is 666bhp too much?
Tuner unleashes an even more ferocious F-type - the very loud 666bhp Lister Thunder
New Lancia Stratos supercar review
New Lancia Stratos supercar review
John Barker was the first journalist in the world to drive the Ferrari 430 Scuderia-based New Stratos in 2010. He came away very impressed
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
Alfa’s 503bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio takes on BMW’s M3 Competition Pack in a fast four-door face-off
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW M3 v Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
Alfa’s 503bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio takes on BMW’s M3 Competition Pack in a fast four-door face-off
McLaren 650S Spider vs McLaren 12C Spider review
McLaren 650S Spider vs McLaren 12C Spider review
Indistinguishable to many and very similar on the spec sheets, we find how far, if at all, the 650S moved the game on from the old 12C
BMW i3s review – BMW adds sporty appeal to electric hatch
BMW i3s review – BMW adds sporty appeal to electric hatch
Chassis upgrades and a peppier motor add some traditional driver appeal to the electric i3
New BMW M5 2018 review
New BMW M5 2018 review
The new M5 is immensely capable but it may not have enough character to topple its arch-rival, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
Lotus Elise Sprint 220 review
Lotus Elise Sprint 220 review
The Lotus Sprint 220 is a rewarding, involving car but that iconic badge comes with a heavy price.
McLaren 720S review
McLaren 720S review
The McLaren 720S is an improvement over its predecessor in every respect
BMW 335d review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 335d review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 3-Series gets world's most powerful six-pot diesel
BMW 550xD review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 550xD review - price, specs and 0-60 time
The most powerful diesel saloon in the world. evo's John Barker experiences its triple-turbocharged diesel engine for the first time
Tesla on Ice
Tesla on Ice
Batteries hate the cold, right? So how long can an electric car run in temperatures well below zero? John Barker finds out in a Tesla Roadster Sport o…
Renault Megane Ring record
Renault Megane Ring record
The Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy was created to set a new front-drive road-car lap record at the Nürburgring. Here's the story of how it happened.
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
We haven't had much snow but John Barker reckons Winter tyres are a must for his BMW
2012 Morgan Plus 8 review
2012 Morgan Plus 8 review
Morgan's classic Plus 8 body gains some modern Aero 8 mechanicals. A perfect match?
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
It's valet time for John's BMW. And his 330d Touring's now looking as perky as the day it was made
Citroen DS3-R v rivals
Citroen DS3-R v rivals
Citroen re-enters the hot hatch class with its 204bhp DS3 Racing. But is it exciting enough to beat Clio 200 Cup, Polo GTI, Corsa VXR and Mini JCW? Re…
Ginetta G60 coupe review
Ginetta G60 coupe review
The spririt of TVR is alive in Ginetta's new Cayman-rivaling G60, with its 310bhp V6 and no driver aids. Review here
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
John's new rear-wheel drive commuting car gains some cold weather tyres to make it more useable this winter
BMW 330d Sport Touring
BMW 330d Sport Touring
John Barker buys himself a bargain Beemer, a used but tidy 2004 330d Sport Touring. First impressions here
Lotus Evora S 2012 model year review
Lotus Evora S 2012 model year review
Previous evo Car of the Year, the Lotus Evora, gets a refresh and quality upgrade for 2012. We drive the supercharged Evora S
We race an R8 at the Ring
We race an R8 at the Ring
evo's John Barker reports on a well-earned top 20 finish at the Nurburgring 24 hours in an Audi R8 LMS
evo races Audi R8 LMS
evo races Audi R8 LMS
John Barker is racing at the Nurburgring 24 hours again. This time in one of the race's quickest cars, the Audi R8 LMS
Clio V6 v Megane 250 track video
Clio V6 v Megane 250 track video
The Renaultsport Clio V6 255 and Megane 250 Cup have near identical power-to-weight figures. So which is the best on track? Report, pictures and video
Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI quattro review
Audi R8 Spyder V8 4.2 FSI quattro review
We drive the Audi R8 Spyder with its new 424bhp, 4.2-litre V8 engine. As good as the V10?
Lotus Evora Supercharged review
Lotus Evora Supercharged review
New 345bhp supercharged version of evo's 2009 Car of the Year, the Lotus Evora
Jaguar XJ D review
Jaguar XJ D review
More frugal Jaguar XJ sports saloon gets 442lb ft of torque and Supersport looks