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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.

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Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept pics and video: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Jaguar has revealed the new SUV C-X17 concept car at the Frankfurt motor show. Details, pictures and show video here

11 Sep 2013

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Audi A8 and S8: Frankfurt motor show 2013

The Audi A8 is facelifted for the 2013 Frankfurt show, and there's a new Audi S8 sports saloon too

10 Sep 2013

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Audi Nanuk Quattro concept news and video: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Audi's 536bhp Nanuk Quattro concept car combines sharp coupe styling with supercar performance and off-road ability. Pictures, video and details here

10 Sep 2013

Mercedes S63 AMG: Frankfurt motor show 2013 front

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Mercedes S63 AMG: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Mercedes-Benz has revealed full spec and UK prices for the new S63 AMG model at the Frankfurt motor show

10 Sep 2013

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Vauxhall Insignia VXR facelift pictures: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Vauxhall's updated Insignia VXR SuperSport revealed at the Frankfurt motor show. Prices, details and show pictures here

10 Sep 2013

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R news and pictures: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Toyota has revealed the 414bhp Yaris Hybrid-R concept car at the Frankfurt motor show. Details and new pictures here

10 Sep 2013

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Peugeot 308 R pictures and news: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Peugeot has shown the 308 R concept at the Frankfurt motor show. The mid-sized hatch gets 270bhp and a lightweight body. Specs, pictures and details h…

10 Sep 2013

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Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Mercedes S-Class coupe unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, previewing the next-generation CL model. Pictures and details here

10 Sep 2013

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Renault Megane: Frankfurt motor show 2013

The Renault Megane has been updated, with a reveal at the Frankfurt motor show 2013. Pictures and details here

10 Sep 2013

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Citroen Cactus concept unveiled

Citroen has revealed a new concept car, which could go into production, and points at what future models in the C-range could look like. Pictures and …

5 Sep 2013

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Lexus LF-NX concept

Lexus has revealed the LF-NX, a new compact crossover concept that could rival the Range Rover Evoque. Pictures and details here

4 Sep 2013

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Gumpert goes bankrupt

German manufacturer Gumpert goes bankrupt after anonymous backer pulls out, exactly one year after the company filed for insolvency. Details here

30 Aug 2013

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New BMW X5 M50d revealed

BMW has revealed the updated X5 range, confirming that the M50d model is due on sale later this year. Pictures, specs and prices here

30 Aug 2013

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Reviews

Mercedes CLA (2013 - 2019) review

The Mercedes CLA model offers coupe styling without the price tag. Review, price and specs here

28 Aug 2013

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Infiniti Q30 concept car

Infiniti has released a new image of the new premium compact car, called the Q30, which will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland car factory

27 Aug 2013

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BMW X5 hybrid concept revealed

BMW has revealed a new X5 hybrid concept car, called the eDrive, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show

22 Aug 2013

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Spyker B6 Venator Spyder specs and prices

Dutch manufacturer Spyker has revealed a Spyder version of the 375bhp V6-powered B6 Venator concept car

19 Aug 2013

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Lexus LF-CC racer unveiled

New Lexus LF-CC coupe racer showcases next generation hybrid Coupe model, based on the IS saloon

16 Aug 2013

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Videos

McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40 vs Analogue supercar rivals video

The mighty McLaren F1 does battle with the ultimate analogue rivals, including the Ferrari F40, Pagani Zonda and Porsche Carrera GT

13 Aug 2013

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K-Tec Renault Twingo RS 163

Think your Twingo 133 can handle more power? K-Tec Racing has developed a 163bhp upgrade for Renaultsport's junior hot hatch. Details here

30 Jul 2013

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Aston Martin and AMG to join forces

Aston Martin plans to enter into partnership with AMG, which will see the German company supplying engines and components for Aston's future models

25 Jul 2013

243bhp BBR-tuned Mazda 3 diesel launched

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243bhp BBR-tuned Mazda 3 diesel launched

Tuning firm BBR can offer 243bhp upgrades to Mazda diesel models, taking the 3 2.2 diesel into true hot hatch territory.

24 Jul 2013

Ford Fiesta and Focus ST Mountune released

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Ford Fiesta and Focus ST Mountune released

Ford has released Mountune packages for the Fiesta and Focus ST.

17 Jul 2013

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Goodwood Moving Motor Show: Picture gallery

Not able to make it Goodwood this year? Here's a gallery from the Moving Motor Show to cheer you up...

12 Jul 2013

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New Caterham 620R replaces R500

The new Caterham 620R is the most extreme road going Seven yet, and it replaces the R500

9 Jul 2013

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Reviews

2013 Fiat Panda Trekking review

The Fiat Panda Trekking offers a budget alternative to a proper 4x4 crossover. It's fun, too

8 Jul 2013

Corvette-based Innotech Aspiron revealed

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Corvette-based Innotech Aspiron revealed

Czech company Innotech to release Corvette-engined track-day car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

5 Jul 2013

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Lancia Delta Integrale: Picture timeline

Here's a gallery of how the Lancia Integrale evolved from its humble hatchback origins

17 Jun 2013

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TVR through the ages: picture gallery

Rumours of a possible TVR relaunch are once again up in the air. Here's a picture gallery of the greatest TVRs.

11 Jun 2013

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TVR sold to UK businessman

Rights to produce new cars wearing the TVR name, and parts have been sold to a British entrepreneur.

10 Jun 2013

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2013 Skoda Octavia vRS news and pictures

Skoda has unveiled the 217bhp Octavia vRS, the fastest road-going Octavia ever. Full details and pictures here.

5 Jun 2013

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Group B rally cars: picture gallery

Group B rally cars were some of the most wild and exciting cars ever produced. Here's a gallery of some of the best, in both road and fire-spitting ra…

30 May 2013

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576bhp Vauxhall VXR8 GTS revealed

The new 576bhp Vauxhall VXR8 GTS has been launched, with the new Camaro's supercharged LSA engine as well as some styling and spec tweaks.

29 May 2013

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Mid-engined Renaults: Picture gallery

You've seen the new Renault TwinRun - here's a gallery of Renault's previous efforts at overpowered and outrageous mid-engined hatchbacks

24 May 2013