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Yousuf Ashraf

Yousuf began testing performance cars on his YouTube channel, Ashraf on Cars, and his written work has since been published in Autocar, Hagerty, The Intercooler and Auto Express. He joined evo in 2023, and his contributions to the magazine have earned him the Guild of Motoring Writers Young Writer of the Year, Newspress Rising Star and Newspress Road Tester of the Year awards. As a former karting Welsh Champion, racing gets Yousuf’s blood pumping like nothing else – apart from a magazine deadline, perhaps...

New 2024 Audi S6 e-tron spied testing at the Nurburgring
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New 2024 Audi S6 e-tron spied testing at the Nurburgring

Based on Audi’s PPE platform, the all-electric A6 will spawn high-performance S6 and RS6 variants in due course
17 May 2023
2024 Range Rover gains 607bhp SV model and new personalisation options
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2024 Range Rover gains 607bhp SV model and new personalisation options

Land Rover has introduced stronger powertrains and a raft of SV Bespoke personalisation options for the 2024 Range Rover, which is on sale now from £1…
16 May 2023
New 2024 Nissan GT-R: updated R35 now on sale, UK customers miss out
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New 2024 Nissan GT-R: updated R35 now on sale, UK customers miss out

The Nissan GT-R is no longer sold on our shores, but US customers can order the newly refreshed R35 for $120,990 (approximately £96,600)
16 May 2023
McLaren 750S replacement will switch to hybrid V8 power
McLaren 750S – rear
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McLaren 750S replacement will switch to hybrid V8 power

McLaren has renewed its partnership with engine-supplier Ricardo, which will build a new hybrid V8 to power the firm’s future models
9 May 2023
All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195
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All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195

Abarth is opening a new, all-electric chapter with the Abarth 500e, which will arrive as a compact hot hatch to rival the Mini Cooper E
4 May 2023
Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 shooting brake teased
Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 shooting brake
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Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 shooting brake teased

Ian Callum has provided a glimpse at an estate version of the Vanquish 25, sporting a unique coach-built rear end
3 May 2023
Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition: £230,000 classic off-roader unveiled
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Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition: £230,000 classic off-roader unveiled

Land Rover has revived the classic Defender with a V8-engined special edition limited to just 30 units
3 May 2023
New 2023 Audi S5 spied as hot V6 estate
Audi S5 Avant – front
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New 2023 Audi S5 spied as hot V6 estate

The Audi A4 will adopt the A5 moniker for its next generation, as the firm’s line-up splits between ICE power and electric cars
2 May 2023
Extreme Alpine A110 to tackle Pikes Peak with 493bhp
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Extreme Alpine A110 to tackle Pikes Peak with 493bhp

The A110 Pikes Peak has been tailored for the punishing 12.4-mile hill climb, where it'll compete against modified production cars in the Time Attack …
2 May 2023
New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch 
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New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch 

The Renault 5 electric hatchback is approaching final sign off, with six Clio-based test mules built to fine tune its dynamics
28 Apr 2023
New Land Rover Defender 130 V8: 493bhp eight-seater breaks cover
Land Rover Defender 130 V8 - front
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New Land Rover Defender 130 V8: 493bhp eight-seater breaks cover

The Land Rover Defender V8 can now be ordered in more versatile 130 form, costing from £116,845
27 Apr 2023
New 2023 Mercedes E-class: electrified E63 super saloon incoming
2023 Mercedes E-class
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New 2023 Mercedes E-class: electrified E63 super saloon incoming

The new E-class draws from the firm’s latest electric cars in its design and tech, and the hot E63 will switch to hybrid power for over 700bhp 
25 Apr 2023
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New BMW i7 M70 xDrive unveiled as 651bhp electric super limo
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New BMW i7 M70 xDrive unveiled as 651bhp electric super limo

The i7 M70 is the latest entry in BMW’s electric M-lite range, arriving as the company’s most powerful EV
17 Apr 2023
Caterham will ramp up production by 50 per cent thanks to new HQ
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Caterham will ramp up production by 50 per cent thanks to new HQ

As Caterham reaches its 50th anniversary as a manufacturer, the British firm has transferred to a larger headquarters in Dartford
13 Apr 2023
Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Collection unveiled with 650bhp W12
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Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Collection unveiled with 650bhp W12

Just 48 Le Mans Collection models will be produced, commemorating Bentley’s victory at the infamous 24 hour race in 2003
12 Apr 2023
BMW XM Label Red: 738bhp super-SUV costs from £170,860
BMW XM Label Red – front tracking
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BMW XM Label Red: 738bhp super-SUV costs from £170,860

The XM Label Red is the most powerful BMW M car ever devised, holding a 94bhp advantage over the standard XM
11 Apr 2023
2023 Lexus LC: reworked chassis and updated interior for flagship GT
Lexus LC500 – rear
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2023 Lexus LC: reworked chassis and updated interior for flagship GT

The Lexus LC500 is one of evo’s favourite modern grand tourers, and it’s been revised for 2023 with a new top-spec Ultimate Edition
11 Apr 2023
Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard
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Fastest hot hatchbacks 2023 – the top 10 on evo's leaderboard

The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability – here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested
5 Apr 2023
Lotus Emira gets lighter, more vocal exhaust courtesy of Milltek
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Lotus Emira gets lighter, more vocal exhaust courtesy of Milltek

Milltek aims to unleash the Lotus Emira’s voice with a new stainless steel sports exhaust
3 Apr 2023
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X and Tremor unveiled with off-road upgrades
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X and Tremor unveiled with off-road upgrades

The V6-engined Ranger Raptor may be stealing the limelight, but Ford has given the diesel Ford Ranger similarly beefy suspension hardware
28 Mar 2023
New Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 high performance tyre launched
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 - wet road
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New Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 high performance tyre launched

Building on the Pilot Sport 5, the S 5 has a new tread compound designed for performance car applications
28 Mar 2023
BMW M340i xDrive Touring 2023 review
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BMW M340i xDrive Touring 2023 review

The M3 Touring might be stealing the limelight, but the M340i is proof that talent seeps through to the M-lite version
27 Mar 2023
Average car weight climbs 100kg in 10 years with huge impact on emissions
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Average car weight climbs 100kg in 10 years with huge impact on emissions

Market trends for larger, heavier cars and SUVs are having a profound effect on the climate, according to Green NCAP’s findings
23 Mar 2023
MST unveils reborn Metro 6R4 for 2024
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MST unveils reborn Metro 6R4 for 2024

Having gathered steam with its classic Ford Escort recreations, MST will revive the Metro 6R4 with a series of carbon-bodied, V6-engined road cars
22 Mar 2023
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Theon Design reveals latest 964 Porsche 911 restomod
Theon Design 964 Porsche 911 ITA001
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Theon Design reveals latest 964 Porsche 911 restomod

The Oxfordshire Porsche 911 specialist has revealed its latest bespoke commission, a carbon-bodied 964 destined for Italy
22 Mar 2023
Dodge Challenger V8 bows out with 1011bhp SRT Demon 170
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Dodge Challenger V8 bows out with 1011bhp SRT Demon 170

The Hemi V8 is being phased out, and Dodge has pushed it to uncharted levels of power in the 2023 Demon 170
21 Mar 2023
New 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 revealed alongside facelifted GLA35
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New 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 revealed alongside facelifted GLA35

As part of a round of updates for the GLA and GLB crossovers, the hot AMG versions have gained mild-hybrid engines
16 Mar 2023
New 2023 Alpine A110 San Remo 73: limited-run rally tribute unveiled
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New 2023 Alpine A110 San Remo 73: limited-run rally tribute unveiled

Another special edition Alpine A110 has joined the ranks, this time with a unique livery inspired by its rallying heritage
16 Mar 2023
New 2023 Mercedes GLC Coupe unveiled – hybrid AMG to come
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New 2023 Mercedes GLC Coupe unveiled – hybrid AMG to come

Mercedes promises heightened refinement and improved dynamics for its new coupe-SUV, which squares up against the BMW X4
14 Mar 2023
Porsche confirms electric 718, Macan and Cayenne as part of EV roadmap
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Porsche confirms electric 718, Macan and Cayenne as part of EV roadmap

Porsche’s model range will undergo a significant shake-up by the end of the decade, with pure-electric sports cars and SUVs in the pipeline
13 Mar 2023
2023 Heveningham Concours: title-winning Mercedes CLK LM takes the stage
2023 Heveningham Concours
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2023 Heveningham Concours: title-winning Mercedes CLK LM takes the stage

Two illustrious GT1 racers will be on display at this year’s Heveningham Concours, including the Mercedes CLK LM and Porsche 911 GT1 Evo
9 Mar 2023
Entry-level Ford Puma ST Powershift announced with 1-litre mild hybrid engine
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Entry-level Ford Puma ST Powershift announced with 1-litre mild hybrid engine

The new Puma ST Powershift gives up 29bhp to the full-fat version, and launches with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox
8 Mar 2023
2020 BMW 4-series Convertible revealed with new soft top roof
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2020 BMW 4-series Convertible revealed with new soft top roof

For those averse to the super-size kidney grilles fitted to the new BMW 4-series Coupe, the new Convertible will serve as no consolation
29 Sep 2020