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Matthew Hayward
Matthew’s day-to-day responsibilities are focused on evo.co.uk, writing news, updating reviews and keeping the social media channels up to date. With a keen eye on the used performance car market, he also contributes to evo’s auction coverage and analysis, thoughtfully tempting the office with potential performance car bargains on a daily basis. Despite a slight fascination with old French hot hatches, Matthew actually runs a 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four on the evo Fast Fleet, which keeps him busy at the weekends. Other regular responsibilities include contributing to product reviews and evo’s simulations and gaming page.
Mazda MX-5 GT at Goodwood video
Mazda MX-5 GT at Goodwood video
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Mazda MX-5 GT at Goodwood video

The 205bhp MX-5 concept was driven at Goodwood, and this video gives us a driver's eye view of the run up the hill in the GT
3 Jul 2012
Renault Alpine A110-50 concept video
Renault Alpine A110-50 concept video
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Renault Alpine A110-50 concept video

Renault has released this video, comparing the classic Alpine A110 with the new A110-50 concept on some twisty mountain roads
2 Jul 2012
McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed
McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider confirmed

McLaren has confirmed that it will release a convertible version of the MP4-12C
2 Jul 2012
Goodwood FoS: Hot Toyota GT 86s
320bhp GT 86 at the Goodwood FoS
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Goodwood FoS: Hot Toyota GT 86s

A pair of Toyota GT 86s will make an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
27 Jun 2012
Mazda stops production of the Rotary engine
Mazda RX-8 - now out of production
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Mazda stops production of the Rotary engine

The Japanese company may have stuck with the unique Wankel engine this far, but time has finally been called on the rotary.
27 Jun 2012
British Touring Car Championship Round 5: Croft
British Touring Car Championship Round 5: Croft
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British Touring Car Championship Round 5: Croft

The Honda Civics of Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden extend their championship lead, but current third place man Jason Plato is fighting hard to catch up
25 Jun 2012
Mini Clubvan revealed
Mini Clubvan revealed
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Mini Clubvan revealed

Mini's new Clubvan has been revealed ahead of its launch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Images and details here
22 Jun 2012
Power Kit for 911 Carrera S
Power Kit for 911 Carrera S
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Power Kit for 911 Carrera S

Porsche has released a new 'Power enhancement kit' for the Carrera S, as well as a number of new aerodynamic accessories.
21 Jun 2012
Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled
Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled
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Audi SQ5 TDI unveiled

Audi has launched the SQ5 TDI, a 3.0-litre, 309bhp rival to the X3 xDrive35d, and the first S model to be fitted with a diesel engine
18 Jun 2012
Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood
Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood
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Infiniti EMERG-E at Goodwood

The electric range-extender is set to run up the hill at Goodwood, with Red Bull's Mark Webber at the wheel
15 Jun 2012
Vettel drives the New Jersey track
Vettel drives the New Jersey race circuit
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Vettel drives the New Jersey track

Double F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel has taken to the recently announced New Jersey street circuit
15 Jun 2012
New Mini Rocketman concept revealed
New Mini Rocketman concept revealed
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New Mini Rocketman concept revealed

Mini has unveiled a new version of the Rocketman concept, to promote its involvement in the London 2012 Olympics.
15 Jun 2012
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Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled
Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled
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Nissan Juke Nismo unveiled

Hot on the heels of the supercar-beating Juke-R, Nissan has unveiled the Juke Nismo edition.
14 Jun 2012
Behind the scenes at Le Mans with Audi
Behind the scenes at Le Mans with Audi
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Behind the scenes at Le Mans with Audi

Michelin has produced this video, looking at the the huge preparation needed at Audi throughout the Le Mans 24 hours weekend
14 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Nissan's motorsport push
Le Mans 2012: Nissan's motorsport push
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Le Mans 2012: Nissan's motorsport push

The Nissan Deltawing racer has been tested rigorously, and will be taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours, but it's only part of Nissan's story...
14 Jun 2012
UK production for BMW i8 engine
UK production for BMW i8 engine
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UK production for BMW i8 engine

BMW has confirmed that it will be producing the a new 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine for the upcoming i8 in the UK
12 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing
Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing
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Le Mans 2012: Nissan Deltawing

Nissan's unusual racer won't be racing for position at the Le Mans 24 Hours, but Nissan hopes to keep pace with the front runners
12 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid
Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid
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Le Mans 2012: Toyota TS030 hybrid

After a successful test session, Toyota is 'ready for Le Mans' with its experimental petrol-electric hybrid racer
11 Jun 2012
Le Mans 2012: Audi R18 e-tron video
Le Mans 2012: Audi R18 e-tron video
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Le Mans 2012: Audi R18 e-tron video

Audi has released a short video looking at the latest Le Mans racer, the R18 e-tron
8 Jun 2012
Video: Carlos Sainz laps Sitges-Terramar circuit
Video: Carlos Sainz laps Sitges-Terramar circuit
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Video: Carlos Sainz laps Sitges-Terramar circuit

Two-time WRC winner and DTM racer Carlos Sainz has taken to Europe’s second oldest racing circuit in an Audi R8, attempt to break the 80 year old lap …
8 Jun 2012
BBC Formula 1 coverage in danger
BBC’s Formula 1 coverage in danger
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BBC Formula 1 coverage in danger

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has warned that the BBC could lose its free-to-air coverage completely.
8 Jun 2012
McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades
McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades
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McLaren MP4-12C gets upgrades

A number of software upgrades have been released for the MP4-12C, increasing power by 25bhp and improving shift times
7 Jun 2012
Red Victor 3 speed record
Red Victor 3 speed record
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Red Victor 3 speed record

A 3000bhp Vauxhall Victor, known as Red Victor 3, has reclaimed its crown as the world's fastest road-legal drag racing car.
7 Jun 2012
Mini parallel parking record video
Chinese stunt driver Han Yue has smashed the world record for the tightest parallel parking.
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Mini parallel parking record video

Chinese stunt driver Han Yue has smashed the world record for the tightest parallel parking
6 Jun 2012
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Ferrari earthquake auction
Ferrari 599XX up for sale
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Ferrari earthquake auction

Ferrari is auctioning a 599XX through its website, to raise money for the victims of the Italian earthquakes.
31 May 2012
Citroen C6 leaves the UK
Citroen C6 leaves the UK
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Citroen C6 leaves the UK

Citroen’s flagship executive saloon, the C6, will no longer be sold in the UK as production winds down.
31 May 2012
Abarth Punto SuperSport details
Abarth Puno SuperSport details
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Abarth Punto SuperSport details

Abarth has released details of the new limited edition 178bhp Punto SuperSport.
31 May 2012
Modena hit by earthquake
Modena hit by earthquake
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Modena hit by earthquake

North Italy hit by earthquake, killing 17 and halting supercar production in the region.
30 May 2012
JLR sales and profits rise
JLR sales and profits rise
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JLR sales and profits rise

Jaguar Land Rover shows signs of growth after a surge in demand from China and launch of the popular Evoque
30 May 2012
Ford Focus ST prices
Ford Focus ST prices
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Ford Focus ST prices

Ford has announced prices and specifications for the new 246bhp Focus ST, on sale from £21,995
30 May 2012
Ferrari SP12 EC revealed
Ferrari SP12 EC revealed
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Ferrari SP12 EC revealed

Images of the one-off 512 Boxer inspired Ferrari, built for guitarist Eric Clapton, have been released.
29 May 2012
Porsche 911 Club Coupe unveiled
Porsche 911 Club Coupe unveiled
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Porsche 911 Club Coupe unveiled

Porsche has revealed the limited edition Club Coupe, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first two Porsche clubs
29 May 2012
BMW 7-series facelifted
BMW 7-series facelifted
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BMW 7-series facelifted

BMW's luxury flagship gets a facelift, world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine and new ActiveHybrid model
25 May 2012
Mini JCW gets new engine
Mini JCW range gets an updated engine
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Mini JCW gets new engine

Mini has reworked the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the JCW range. It's now considerably more efficient - without sacrificing any power
23 May 2012