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Sam plays a crucial role in the content you read on the evo website. Writing news and features, publishing contributions from the wider team and overseeing the output of evo’s social media channels, he’s the engine room of evo digital operation.

Polestar 3 review – electric SUV updated to face the BMW iX3
Polestar 3
In-depth reviews

Polestar 3 review – electric SUV updated to face the BMW iX3

Polestar’s stylish electric SUV has big competition now from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, so an update was in order
18 Sep 2026
Tesla Roadster (Mk1, 2008 - 2012) review – the original electric sports car
Mk1 Tesla Roadster
In-depth reviews

Tesla Roadster (Mk1, 2008 - 2012) review – the original electric sports car

With a second-generation Tesla Roadster finally on the horizon, we revisit the fascinating original that sparked what is now one of the world’s larges…
17 Sep 2026
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way
Aventador SVJ
Reviews

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018 - 2022) review – old-school in the best possible way

Despite intimidating looks, Sant'Agata's Aventador SVJ offers one of the most exploitable experiences yet
16 Sep 2026
Volkswagen ID.3 GTI revealed as the most powerful GTI ever
Volkswagen ID.3 GTI
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Volkswagen ID.3 GTI revealed as the most powerful GTI ever

Following behind the new ID.Polo GTI, Volkswagen has applied the GTI formula to its all-electric ID.3 to make it the most powerful GTI yet
16 Sep 2026
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird is a one-off V12 saloon with snail decoration
Rolls Royce Phantom Hummingbird
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird is a one-off V12 saloon with snail decoration

Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest one-off commission, inspired by the hummingbird and utilising snail shells as decoration
15 Sep 2026

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​Best superminis – our favourite small hatchbacks
Best superminis
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​Best superminis – our favourite small hatchbacks

Superminis can deliver the thrill of driving in its most basic, accessible form – these are our favourites
15 Sep 2026
New 720bhp Ferrari 296 GT Modificata shows us what we're missing out on
Ferrari 296 GT Modificata
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New 720bhp Ferrari 296 GT Modificata shows us what we're missing out on

Ferrari launches its latest Modificata with a take on the 296 GT3 Evo, lifting the lid on the 3-litre V6 for unrestricted performance
14 Sep 2026
The Tesla Roadster is finally arriving on October 1, with SpaceX rocket tech?
Tesla Roadster second gen
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The Tesla Roadster is finally arriving on October 1, with SpaceX rocket tech?

It’s been almost a decade since it was first announced, but the Tesla Roadster might finally be around the corner in its final form
14 Sep 2026
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency revealed as record-breaking XL1 successor, with a twist
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency
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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency revealed as record-breaking XL1 successor, with a twist

Well over a decade since the production VW XL1 hit the road, its maker has launched a 2026 equivalent with the wild Mission Efficiency
14 Sep 2026
Audi RS5 v BMW M3: estates go head-to-head – car pictures of the week
Audi RS5 Avant and BMW M3 CS Touring
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Audi RS5 v BMW M3: estates go head-to-head – car pictures of the week

In this week’s car pictures we look at the highlights from our highly anticipated estate head-to-head between Audi’s RS5 Avant, and the class favourit…
12 Sep 2026
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The BMW M3 gets bright green wheels to celebrate the Nürburgring’s birthday
BMW 100 Years of Nurburgring specials
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The BMW M3 gets bright green wheels to celebrate the Nürburgring’s birthday

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring, BMW has released a slew of special edition models featuring numerous visual tweaks
11 Sep 2026
Porsche's electric Boxster is coming but don’t worry, petrol ones are too
Porsche Boxster Electric
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Porsche's electric Boxster is coming but don’t worry, petrol ones are too

Porsche’s persisting with its EV sports cars and their reveal is coming very soon
11 Sep 2026
The incoming BMW 3-series M350 will come with a straight-six and M3 power
2027 BMW 3 series testing
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The incoming BMW 3-series M350 will come with a straight-six and M3 power

We all know the BMW 3-series is going electric with the new i3, but the combustion-powered model certainly hasn’t been forgotten… 
8 Sep 2026
Hyundai i30 N (2017 - 2024) review – the bargain Civic Type R rival
Hyundai i30 N
In-depth reviews

Hyundai i30 N (2017 - 2024) review – the bargain Civic Type R rival

Hyundai knocked it out of the park at the first time of asking with the i30 N. It’s not perfect, it’s one of the most rounded and rewarding hot hatche…
4 Sep 2026
Rolls-Royce Ghost review – is it really worth £100k more than a Bentley Flying Spur?
Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge
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Rolls-Royce Ghost review – is it really worth £100k more than a Bentley Flying Spur?

While Rolls-Royce produces an electric car in the peerless Spectre, in the Ghost Black Badge it proves its old school V12 still has plenty of life lef…
4 Sep 2026
2027 BMW M3 – everything we know about M’s Audi RS5 rival
BMW M3 EV
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2027 BMW M3 – everything we know about M’s Audi RS5 rival

The electric version of the next-generation BMW M3 is now officially coming in 2027, leading the way for a new era of M cars. Now we know how it will …
3 Sep 2026
Best electric cars – these EVs deserve the attention of car enthusiasts
Best electric cars
Best cars

Best electric cars – these EVs deserve the attention of car enthusiasts

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2026, and we've picked the best of the breed for those looking for performance
3 Sep 2026
Bristol Fighter review – Britain’s troubled 210mph answer to the Ferrari 599
Bristol Fighter
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Bristol Fighter review – Britain’s troubled 210mph answer to the Ferrari 599

The 200mph British supercar with gullwing doors and an 8-litre V10 was conceived to challenge accepted supercar norms, and now it's made an unexpected…
2 Sep 2026
New Range Rover Electric is ready to meet Bentley’s Torcal head-on
Range Rover Electric
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New Range Rover Electric is ready to meet Bentley’s Torcal head-on

The Range Rover is now available with an all-electric powertrain, and while the technology is all-new, it’s all reassuringly familiar
1 Sep 2026
Government goes undercover to clamp down on loud car exhausts, not just emissions
Exhaust
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Government goes undercover to clamp down on loud car exhausts, not just emissions

As the government explores new legislation to keep emissions in check, the DVSA has fined a firm for creating loud exhausts 
1 Sep 2026
Ferrari 458 (2009 - 2015) review – the last and best supercar of its kind
Ferrari 458 Italia
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Ferrari 458 (2009 - 2015) review – the last and best supercar of its kind

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the Ferrari 458 remains thrilling, engaging and deeply desirable today
28 Aug 2026
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is more powerful and cheaper than BMW's M3
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is more powerful and cheaper than BMW's M3

The CLA 45 is no more expensive than the old A45 but with 671bhp, is obviously way more potent
28 Aug 2026
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£100k Audi Q9 is a huge BMW X7 rival… but there’s a catch
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£100k Audi Q9 is a huge BMW X7 rival… but there’s a catch

As if the Q7 wasn’t big enough, Audi has launched a new £103k flagship SUV to sit alongside it with the enormous Q9 
26 Aug 2026
Mazda has killed the 2-litre MX-5 and given its best bits to the 1.5-litre
2027 Mazda MX-5 1.5
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Mazda has killed the 2-litre MX-5 and given its best bits to the 1.5-litre

As emissions regulations close in, Mazda has announced the discontinuation of one of our favourite current sports cars on sale: the 2-litre MX-5. Than…
26 Aug 2026
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – still the definitive hot hatch?
Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Volkswagen Golf GTI review – still the definitive hot hatch?

The Mk8.5 Golf GTI is fast, capable and easy to live with, now with improved if not perfected HMI and driving dynamics
25 Aug 2026
A Ford Mustang saloon might finally be coming – ‘Mach 4’ four-door rumoured to arrive by 2030
Ford Mustang Mach 4
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A Ford Mustang saloon might finally be coming – ‘Mach 4’ four-door rumoured to arrive by 2030

Ford’s actively developing a four-door Mustang saloon for release before 2030, according to a rumoured dealership preview
25 Aug 2026
Ford Puma Coupe (1997 - 2002) review – the most overlooked cheap driver's car?
Ford Puma Coupe
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Ford Puma Coupe (1997 - 2002) review – the most overlooked cheap driver's car?

Despite increasing rarity, the original Ford Puma coupe is a performance bargain, with a sweet chassis and great choice of engines
24 Aug 2026
Ferrari Luce – price, specs and release date of Italy’s infamous EV
Ferrari Luce Le Mans
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Ferrari Luce – price, specs and release date of Italy’s infamous EV

Ferrari’s first EV is perhaps the most controversial new car of this century, yet after the immediate furore, the signs – and stock price – have moved…
24 Aug 2026
Best saloon cars 2026 – fun fast four-door cars
Best saloon cars
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Best saloon cars 2026 – fun fast four-door cars

Great sports saloons are as performant and engaging as supercars, but with the practicality to suit almost all day-to-day jobs. These are our favourit…
19 Aug 2026
Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3, 2018 - 2026) review – still a true BMW X5 rival?
Volkswagen Touareg
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Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3, 2018 - 2026) review – still a true BMW X5 rival?

It might be at the end of its life in third-generation form, but Volkswagen’s dependable SUV still does exactly what it says on the tin
18 Aug 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
Alfa Romeo Giulia
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Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can

Alfa Romeo's 276bhp saloon might be long in the tooth, but it's still a compelling alternative to the German establishment
18 Aug 2026
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini cut down in its prime
Hyundai i20 N – front
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Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini cut down in its prime

The i20 N was an inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai’s performance division, agile, and with superb mid-corner traction to make it one of the greats
17 Aug 2026
The Land Rover Defender Dakar is a 626bhp race car for the road, with ‘Flight mode’
Land Rover Defender Dakar
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The Land Rover Defender Dakar is a 626bhp race car for the road, with ‘Flight mode’

As if the Defender Octa wasn’t enough, Land Rover has created the road-going Defender Dakar to celebrate the success of its race-winning D7X-R
17 Aug 2026
The GMA S1 is today’s McLaren F1 – sorry, T.50 owners
GMA S1
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The GMA S1 is today’s McLaren F1 – sorry, T.50 owners

Gordon Murray Automotive has revived the McLaren F1 with the road-biased GMA S1, a 12,100rpm V12 special based upon the ultra-exclusive S1 LM
14 Aug 2026