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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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review – Korea’s Volkswagen ID.4 rival means business
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Reviews

Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review – Korea’s Volkswagen ID.4 rival means business

The Ioniq 5 might now have some strong competition in 2025, but it’s still among the best in its class as a practical, well-rounded electric crossover
15 May 2025
Aston Martin is first to adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra with system-wide software overhaul
 Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra
News

Aston Martin is first to adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra with system-wide software overhaul

Aston Martin’s lineup will receive Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay Ultra as standard, bringing a new look and improved functionality to the range
15 May 2025
BMW Skytop spotted on the road for the first time – £400,000 special nears production
BMW Skytop
News

BMW Skytop spotted on the road for the first time – £400,000 special nears production

Just 50 examples of the BMW M8-based Skytop are expected to hit the road, priced at over £400,000 each
15 May 2025
Assetto Corsa Evo: impressions, car list, tracks and future roadmap
Assetto Corsa Evo
News

Assetto Corsa Evo: impressions, car list, tracks and future roadmap

The maker of 2014’s Assetto Corsa has launched the next chapter in the popular series, bringing evo’s favourite cars and tracks to the virtual world
8 May 2025
Land Rover’s Defender Dakar D7X-R will be the ultimate ‘stock’ off-roader
Land Rover Defender Dakar D7X-R
News

Land Rover’s Defender Dakar D7X-R will be the ultimate ‘stock’ off-roader

The Land Rover Defender will take on the world’s most gruelling off-road race in 2026, with the brand becoming Dakar’s official car partner
7 May 2025
Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring
Best small cars
Best cars

Best small cars 2025 – new and used stars for basic affordable fun motoring

New small cars are dying out, so shortlisting the best of the breed means looking to the used market too
25 Apr 2025
Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k
Ford Mustang (S550) front
In-depth reviews

Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k

The S550 appeared ten years ago as a more sophisticated kind of Mustang, in right-hand drive and with the job of tempting European sports car buyers. …
23 Apr 2025
Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal
Ferrari EV spies
News

Ferrari Elettrica confirmed for October reveal

Ferrari will reveal its first all-electric car in October 2025 and it will be called: Elettrica
22 Apr 2025
The £2.2m Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution has twice the power of a Bugatti Veyron
Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution
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The £2.2m Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution has twice the power of a Bugatti Veyron

Texan engineering firm Hennessey has extracted even more power from its Venom F5 hypercar as it guns for the big 300
16 Apr 2025
The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing
Lamborghini Revuelto
Opinion

The Lamborghini Revuelto feels like an Audi R8, but that's no bad thing

It might be all-wheel drive, hybrid and more complex than ever, but the Revuelto proves that this isn’t always a recipe for reduced thrills
14 Apr 2025
This 1950s MG is the ultimate sleeper with Porsche 911 GT3 power-to-weight
Frontline MGA Factory Edition
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This 1950s MG is the ultimate sleeper with Porsche 911 GT3 power-to-weight

UK-based firm Frontline has launched the MGA Factory Edition, giving the 1950s British sports car the performance it deserves
9 Apr 2025
JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11
JCR Porsche 911 ST
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JCR’s Porsche 911 S/T turns the eCoty-winner to 11

British Porsche specialist JCR has developed a tuning package for the 911 S/T, turning our latest eCoty winner up a notch
9 Apr 2025
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Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016): review, price and specs of a sports car great
Porsche Cayman GT4
In-depth reviews

Used Porsche Cayman GT4 (981, 2015 – 2016): review, price and specs of a sports car great

The Porsche Cayman GT4 answered ten years of cries for a proper Porsche Motorsport-prepared version of the marque’s junior sports car in spectacular s…
4 Apr 2025
New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?
Hyundai Insteroid – front
News

New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?

Hyundai has served up another wild hot hatch concept, this time taking the Inster supermini as a base. Could an electric successor to the i20 N be on …
1 Apr 2025
Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better
Toyota GR Yaris
In-depth reviews

Toyota GR Yaris 2025 review – the modern homologation special gets even better

Toyota’s GR Yaris was always brilliant but has received a number of key and welcome updates. It’s even better but also, a lot more expensive.
28 Mar 2025
Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k
Audi RS6 – front
In-depth reviews

Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k

Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate
27 Mar 2025
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
Reviews

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s first ever pure-electric model, but don’t let that put you off. The Veloce is a practical offering with a real performance …
27 Mar 2025
Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car
Porsche 718 Boxster
In-depth reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster review – the benchmark convertible sports car

The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience
27 Mar 2025
Used Ferrari 599 GTB (2006 - 2012): review, specs and buying guide for the V12 GT
Ferrari 599 GTB
Reviews

Used Ferrari 599 GTB (2006 - 2012): review, specs and buying guide for the V12 GT

The Ferrari 599 GTB is a front-engined V12 superstar that’s outstanding value, and an eCoty-winner to boot
20 Mar 2025
Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about
Abarth 600e
In-depth reviews

Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about

The Abarth 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character, making it both the marque’s most powerful road-legal model and a genuinely entertaining driver’s c…
19 Mar 2025
Porsche 718 Boxster S 2025 review – fewer cylinder, less fun
Porsche 718 Boxster S
Reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster S 2025 review – fewer cylinder, less fun

The 718 Boxster S is undoubtedly quick and brilliant to drive, but the turbocharged four-cylinder lacks the character we've come to expect
18 Mar 2025
Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch
Ford Focus RS500
Reviews

Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch

The Ford Focus RS500 is the ultimate incarnation of a hyperhatch trailblazer, and now they're like gold dust
13 Mar 2025
Used BMW M2 CS (F87, 2020 - 2021) review and specs – Munich's Porsche Cayman GT4 fighter
BMW M2 CS
Reviews

Used BMW M2 CS (F87, 2020 - 2021) review and specs – Munich's Porsche Cayman GT4 fighter

A hugely enjoyable and rewarding M car to drive, the F87 BMW M2 CS is an eCoty champion and a sure-fire future classic
7 Mar 2025
Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide
Porsche 911 GT3 (991) front
Reviews

Used Porsche 911 GT3 (991, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide

The 991-generation GT3 brought massive changes for the GT3 bloodline as a whole, for better and worse
6 Mar 2025
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Electric Alpine A110: exclusive details on the Porsche Cayman EV rival
Alpine A110
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Electric Alpine A110: exclusive details on the Porsche Cayman EV rival

The end is in sight for the Alpine A110 in its current form, but an electric version is just around the corner to take on Porsche’s Cayman EV
6 Mar 2025
Alpine A390 prototype 2025 review – the electric Porsche Macan has competition
Alpine A390 prototype
Reviews

Alpine A390 prototype 2025 review – the electric Porsche Macan has competition

The Alpine brand is going all-electric in 2026, with the A390 crossover set to take on Porsche’s Macan EV. We sample a prototype
5 Mar 2025
Volkswagen Golf R 2025 review – Mk8.5 not the return to form we'd hoped for
VW Golf R 2025 front
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf R 2025 review – Mk8.5 not the return to form we'd hoped for

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
27 Feb 2025
BMW M3 (2007 - 2013, E92) review and specs for V8 coupe
E92 BMW M3
Reviews

BMW M3 (2007 - 2013, E92) review and specs for V8 coupe

The E92 BMW M3 is a bargain with an all-time-great V8 – and much more besides
27 Feb 2025
Peugeot 308 2025 review – finally a match for the Volkswagen Golf?
Peugeot 308
Reviews

Peugeot 308 2025 review – finally a match for the Volkswagen Golf?

Stylish, content heavy and good enough to drive, the 308 delivers on its remit, but it’s a thrill-free zone
27 Feb 2025
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the BMW X3?
Alfa Romeo Stelvio – front
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2025 review – a worthy alternative to the BMW X3?

The Stelvio offers a unique dynamic flavour and plenty of style, but updates haven’t addressed its second-rate cabin
26 Feb 2025
The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is a birthday gift for Valentino Rossi
BMW M4 CS Edition VR46
News

The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is a birthday gift for Valentino Rossi

BMW has launched a limited-run M4 CS to celebrate Valentino Rossi's birthday, featuring design tweaks inside and out
24 Feb 2025
Bentley Flying Spur 2025 review – ultimate luxury, supercar pace
Bentley Flying Spur
Reviews

Bentley Flying Spur 2025 review – ultimate luxury, supercar pace

It might go without the iconic W12, but Bentley’s latest flagship saloon is the most capable yet
21 Feb 2025
BMW X3 M50 2025 review – 393bhp six-cylinder SUV previews the X3 M
BMW X3 M50
Reviews

BMW X3 M50 2025 review – 393bhp six-cylinder SUV previews the X3 M

The new, fourth-generation BMW X3 has arrived, with the B58-powered M50 leading the pack (for now)
20 Feb 2025
Used Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe (W205, 2015 - 2023) review: the final V8 C-class
Mercedes C63 coupe W205
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Used Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe (W205, 2015 - 2023) review: the final V8 C-class

The last V8-engined C63 coupe is as exuberant as you’d expect, but backs up the charm with steely control and fine balance
20 Feb 2025