Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks
Best performance cars – the year’s finest driver’s picks
The last 12 months have been chock full of incredible driver’s cars from all corners of the market. We list them all
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
evo Car of the Year: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
It's time. 12 outstanding contenders and 15,000 miles on some of Europe's best roads, we embark on the ultimate trip to identify the best performance …
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
evo Trackdays 2026: dates, tickets and booking details
Dates for the 2026 evo Trackdays season have now been confirmed, and tickets are already available to buy...
Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k
Used car deals of the week: a Jaguar F-type for £25k
We dive into the classifieds to find the very best performance cars for the least amount of money, including a Jaguar F-type for less than a hot hatch
Nissan Z Nismo to finally get a manual but it’s still not UK bound
Nissan Z Nismo to finally get a manual but it’s still not UK bound
Nissan adds a manual option to the Nismo Z at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, but the Japanese sports car remains forbidden fruit in the UK
Mercedes-Benz G-class review – flawed, but deeply desirable
Mercedes-Benz G-class review – flawed, but deeply desirable
The G-class is more modern and usable than it’s ever been, and despite its shortcomings, you’ll still want one
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
The EU has officially opted against an outright ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars with more flexible emissions targets coming instead
Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine
Bentley Flying Spur review – the ultimate driver’s limousine
Bentley flagship saloon deftly balances the roles of luxury limo and super saloon, compromising very little in each
Peugeot 208 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 208 review – a fine alternative to the Ford Fiesta
Today's Peugeot supermini is a very different beast to those that came before; it’s clever, stylish and hides a sweet chassis that’s clawing to get ou…
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best
VW were quick to rush the Mk8 Golf into its second phase, but even the Mk8.5 Golf R is underwhelming compared to its distant predecessors
The Mercedes C63 is getting the axe, but not for the reason you’d think
The Mercedes C63 is getting the axe, but not for the reason you’d think
Just a few years since its launch in 2022, Mercedes-AMG’s controversial plug-in hybrid C63 looks to be getting the axe alongside numerous other models
The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different
The Lexus LFA is officially making a return, but the formula is different
What was the Lexus Sport Concept is now the LFA, and now we know what will power it
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
The Toyota GR GT is Japan's answer to the Aston Martin Vantage
Toyota has revealed its highly anticipated flagship V8 super GT, and we’ve spoken to the team behind its creation in Japan
The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'
The V8-powered GR GT3 race car is Toyota's cure for 'the pain of humiliation'
Not only has Toyota launched a new flagship supercar developed from the ground-up, it’s given us a fully fledged GT3 alternative to go with it
Alfa Romeo Giulia review – get one while you still can
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
evo magazine issue 341 January 2026 – evo Car of the Year 2025 out now
evo magazine issue 341 January 2026 – evo Car of the Year 2025 out now
It’s that time again. In the latest issue, we embark on a mammoth five-day journey to the south of France to determine the winner of evo Car of the Ye…
Polestar 3 review – a cheaper alternative to the BMW iX?
Polestar 3 review – a cheaper alternative to the BMW iX?
The Polestar 3 is a luxurious and keenly priced electric SUV, but does it really feel like a sports car?
Seat Ibiza review – Yes, you can still buy a new supermini
Seat Ibiza review – Yes, you can still buy a new supermini
Small affordable(ish) cars aren't finished just yet, despite the likes of Ford and Vauxhall walking away from this vital sector, which is why Seat sti…
Audi A3 review – can it match the BMW 1-series?
Audi A3 review – can it match the BMW 1-series?
The Audi A3 was the first truly premium hatchback to hit the market, but new competition has diluted its appeal
The BMW Z4 Final Edition is the very last of its kind
The BMW Z4 Final Edition is the very last of its kind
Production of the third-generation BMW Z4 is coming to a close, and this is the final version you’ll be able to buy
Used Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) review: a driver's supermini for under £3000
Used Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) review: a driver's supermini for under £3000
Almost two decades since its launch, the Fiat Panda 100HP is a truly bargainous tiddler that still delivers big smiles
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia’s EV6 GT has inherited the powertrain from the Ioniq 5 N, and the results are as compelling as you might expect
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
The Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as some alternatives
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
New evo podcast: episode 32 available now
Watch and listen to the evo podcast for insights, commentary and untold stories about the world of performance cars from the team behind the magazine
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
The Cupra Leon estate is the slept-on AWD cousin to the Golf R and S3, utilising the much-lauded torque-splitter differential
The Audi RS6 saloon could be making a return to fight BMW's M5
The Audi RS6 saloon could be making a return to fight BMW's M5
It’s been 15 whole years since Audi’s RS6 saloon met its end, but we might be about to see it return to challenge BMW head-on
Audi SQ5 review – a quietly competent but uninvolving performance SUV
Audi SQ5 review – a quietly competent but uninvolving performance SUV
The Audi SQ5’s 362bhp V6 makes it a strong performer, but it lacks the sparkle of the best offerings in this competitive segment
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports is slower than before, but we don’t mind
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports is slower than before, but we don’t mind
Bentley has revived the Supersports name for 2026, but this time, it’s taken an entirely different approach to the hardcore GT
Mercedes-Benz G580 electric review – impressive, but pointless 
Mercedes-Benz G580 electric review – impressive, but pointless
The electric Mercedes-Benz G580 packs cutting-edge EV tech into an iconic body, and while the engineering behind it is fascinating, we’re not sure who…
This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
This ‘new’ Ford Escort RS revs to 10,000rpm. Here’s how it sounds
Boreham Motorworks’ ‘continumod’ RS is a 1960s Mk1 Escort engineered and manufactured to 21st century standards, and development of its new engine is …
Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Toyota’s new 400bhp four-cylinder aims squarely at Mercedes-AMG
Toyota’s pushing on with the development of an all-new, high-performance four-cylinder power plant that could make its hot hatches hyper
Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021) review: an everyday sports car for hot hatch money
It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe review – a sheep in wolf’s clothing
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe review – a sheep in wolf’s clothing
A V8 is still absent for now, but with a six-cylinder heart and 465bhp, can this AMG coupe deliver entertainment where the hybrid C63 can’t?
evo magazine issue 340 December 2025 – out now
evo magazine issue 340 December 2025 – out now
In the December 2025 issue of evo, we get to grips with the Ferrari 296 Speciale, test BAC’s most extreme model yet and dive into the anatomy of the F…