"If you really want to get to know a car, you have to take the time to run a sponge over it"
"If you really want to get to know a car, you have to take the time to run a sponge over it"
It's easy to get sentimental about cars, but to romanticise washing them? No problem for Meaden (who hasn't held a sponge in years)
"I'm reluctantly wondering whether I've actually become a power-sliding parody of myself"
"I'm reluctantly wondering whether I've actually become a power-sliding parody of myself"
The cornering shot used to be a source of education and inspiration, but its currency has been devalued in recent times, reckons Meaden
"The car industry is slowly but surely engineering me out of the process of driving"
"The car industry is slowly but surely engineering me out of the process of driving"
Engineers and scientists are falling over themselves to create the autonomous car, but who actually wants one, asks Meaden
"We're conditioned to want the next big thing, whatever that may be"
"We're conditioned to want the next big thing, whatever that may be"
Afraid of change, overly sentimental or just uninspired by modern machinery? You may well be a Hoarder, says Meaden
"It's long been the case that brutally unsocial hours are the best for driving"
"It's long been the case that brutally unsocial hours are the best for driving"
You don’t need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint your car with a great road. Just get up early, grab the keys and drive
"Engine swaps embrace the spirit of anything-goes engineering to incredible effect"
"Engine swaps embrace the spirit of anything-goes engineering to incredible effect"
Some of the most deranged automotive one-offs are the result of engine swaps. Meaden identifies his favourites
"Time will tell whether these electric hypercars are hollow, fatuous publicity stunts"
"Time will tell whether these electric hypercars are hollow, fatuous publicity stunts"
Not only is the way in which hypercars are built rapidly changing, but so is their raison d'etre. Meaden thinks he's identified a new trend.
Nissan GT-R vs Lotus Evora Sport 410
Nissan GT-R vs Lotus Evora Sport 410
The Lotus Evora Sport 410 and Nissan GT-R cost similar money and have a shared purpose. So how do they compare?
A-Z Supercars: Hennessey Venom GT
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Veyron power and speed in a mutant Lotus bodyshell, that’s the venom GT
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?
Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk1 - all white in the 1980s
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Is it time to add the Mk1 Astra GTE to the list of all-time great hot hatches?
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
Ferrari 488 GTB on track - evo Leaderboard video
Ferrari 488 GTB on track - evo Leaderboard video
The Ferrari 488 GTB’s long-awaited lap time for the evo Leaderboard has finally been set. So, how quick was it?
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Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?
Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed
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Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?
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New (kind of) Mégane continues to impress
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BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track
With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track
With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?
Can Öhlins suspension make a Megane faster?
Can Öhlins suspension make a Megane faster?
We test pair of Renaultsport Méganes to find out - Sponsored
Porsche Cayman S 981 review (2012-2016) - Stuttgart's most cohesive sports car
Porsche Cayman S 981 review (2012-2016) - Stuttgart's most cohesive sports car
If anything can dethrone the 911 Carrera, it's the 321bhp Porsche Cayman S
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 (2015) review - watch our video review of Aston's wild 592bhp road-racer
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 (2015) review - watch our video review of Aston's wild 592bhp road-racer
Exuberant and addictive, the GT12 is a fine last hurrah for the Vantage range. How does it fare on the evo Leaderboard?
Lexus RC F Carbon review - is lighter coupe light enough?
Lexus RC F Carbon review - is lighter coupe light enough?
Extroverts with an aversion to the turbocharging frenzy in the performance coupe arena should look this way
227mph Skoda at Bonneville Speed Week
227mph Skoda at Bonneville Speed Week
evo's Richard Meaden helped Skoda break an impressive record at Bonneville 2011. Here's the full story.
Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy preview: performance confirmed
Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy preview: performance confirmed
Can Clio reclaim its crown? Updated with pricing and performance
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Zenos E10 S review - price, specs and 0-60 time
First impressions of what promises to be something very special indeed
McLaren F1 at the Le Mans 24 hours
McLaren F1 at the Le Mans 24 hours
In 1995, the McLaren F1 went racing, culminating in an assault on Le Mans. Here's the story
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F30 BMW 330d M Sport review (2012-2019) - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW’s pokey diesel-powered 3-series enters the F30-generation with the 330d M Sport
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Nissan 370Z Nismo review and pictures
Still a lot more money than the standard Z, can the latest Nismo version justify the extra expense?
Frontline Developments MGB Roadster review and pictures
Frontline Developments MGB Roadster review and pictures
This MGB is effectively brand new, with a 304bhp Mazda engine. It costs an eye-watering £96k and it's worth every penny
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BBR Mazda MX-5 Super 200 review and pictures
Tuner upgrade brings an extra 43bhp and a healthy dose of attitude
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 (2014) review, price and specs
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 (2014) review, price and specs
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 was a special edition inspired by GT3 racers
Ferrari 458 Speciale on track at Anglesey: video review
Ferrari 458 Speciale on track at Anglesey: video review
We've had our first taste of the mighty Ferrari 458 Speciale on the road; now here's the full track test and video
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Ariel Atom 3.5R video review
Is this the wildest Ariel Atom yet? We try the lairy new Atom 3.5R on a very wet circuit. Video review here