Volkswagen Up GTI returns for 2020
Volkswagen Up GTI returns for 2020
After an emissions-related hiatus, the VW Up GTI is back atop a refreshed Up range
Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide
Ford Escort RS Cosworth buying guide
28 years old in 2020, we look back at what made the Escort 'Cossie' significant - and what to look for when buying
Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport review (2014-2021)
Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport review (2014-2021)
An exciting hot hatch with typical French quirks
CTC Suzuki Swift Sport review
CTC Suzuki Swift Sport review
The Suzuki Swift Sport might have the ingredients of a great junior hot hatch, but it's never quite all come together – does CTC fix its issues?
2020 Mini GP JCW revealed
2020 Mini GP JCW revealed
Wider track, dropped suspension, a stripped-out interior, and those wheel spats... The new Mini John Cooper Works GP is finally here
Mountune takes Volkswagen Golf GTI to 306bhp
Mountune takes Volkswagen Golf GTI to 306bhp
Healthy power and torque increases, plus a security mode, for only £715
BMW M2 CS revealed to rival Porsche Cayman GT4 
BMW M2 CS revealed to rival Porsche Cayman GT4
The range-topping BMW M2 CS is finally here, with specs to match Porsche's 718 Cayman GT4
Hyundai i30 N v the North Coast 500
Hyundai i30 N v the North Coast 500
Steve Sutcliffe has never driven the North Coast 500, so Adam Towler took him for a Scottish adventure in a pair of Hyundai’s latest hot hatches
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R
Renault’s trick new Mégane RS is out to steal its crown back from Honda’s Civic Type R, but could Volkswagen’s Golf R actually be the hottest hatch of…
All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
Renault bosses reveal that a hot variant of the all-electric Zoe could be on the way to replace the Clio RS
Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring
Hyundai i30 Fastback N versus the Nurburgring
We brought the Hyundai i30 Fastback back to its spiritual home in Germany's Eifel mountains, where there is a racing track you might well have heard o…
Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled 
Limited-run Abarth 695 70th Anniversary unveiled
Abarth has revealed yet another special-edition 695, this time with a race-inspired adjustable spoiler
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs 
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR - price and specs
The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR to sign off the current Golf GTI before the all-new Mk8
2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp
2020 Abarth 595 Pista arrives with 162bhp
The supermini has been given a new Garrett turbocharger, paint options and tweaks inside
2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal
2020 Renault Mégane RS spied testing ahead of reveal
Mégane RS spotted high-altitude testing in Spain with a fresh new look
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
The typically polished and understated design keeps the GTI desirable, even as it enters its twilight years
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered
Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition (2019) review – the best, bettered
Ford's already brilliant Fiesta ST was given some choice upgrades and a familiar new livery, but the Performance Edition was pricey
Hyundai N Performance track day
Hyundai N Performance track day
Forty evo subscribers were invited to Brands Hatch to try Hyundai’s new i30 N and i30 Fastback N models.
Mini John Cooper Works review
Mini John Cooper Works review
The JCW is certainly fast and relatively sophisticated for a hot hatch but it’s doesn’t quite have the fun factor of its chief rival
Mini Cooper video review
Mini Cooper video review
Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
The Golf GTI has the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine found in many other VWs
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
British B-roads can be the making and undoing of a car. The GTI however is perfectly suited to them, with top-of-the-line chassis control and balance
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
With a 0-62mph time of 6.4sec and a 155mph top speed, the GTI delivers performance worthy of the badge
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Being the same size as the standard Golf means the GTI is a very practical car. Standard tech includes DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and, perhaps …
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Volkswagen Golf GTI review
The Golf GTI now consumes less fuel and has lower road tax. It has dropped five insurance groups due to better safety systems, which include emergency…
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review
Dramatic performance and plenty of grip for AMG's smallest offering, but you can find more fun for less money elsewhere
Cheap first cars for fast car fans - evo fun on a budget
Cheap first cars for fast car fans - evo fun on a budget
A wide variety of late-90s to late-00s hero hatchbacks and roadsters can now be picked up from just £500-£3000
New Ford Focus ST spied testing
New Ford Focus ST spied testing
The hottest of the new generation Focus models, till the RS arrives, should have what it takes to be a class leader
Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?
Mini Cooper S GT Edition – a modern-day Mini 1275GT?
Mini’s latest retro limited-edition car will only be available in France
Vauxhall Corsa GSi prices announced – to start at £19k
Vauxhall Corsa GSi prices announced – to start at £19k
Priced the same as the new Fiesta ST, the Corsa GSi has a tough battle ahead with its warm supermini
Renault Clio R.S. 18 pricing announced
Renault Clio R.S. 18 pricing announced
Renault’s limited edition Clio R.S. 18 will be strictly limited to 15 units at just over £24k
Audi S1 quattro (2014-2018) review 
Audi S1 quattro (2014-2018) review
The Audi S1 brings speed, premium appeal and impressive build quality to the junior hot hatch segment.
Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch
Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch
Extra power extracted from the RS3’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine reduces 0-62mph time to 3.7sec
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford Fiesta ST review
The ST was evo’s favourite junior hot hatch, hopefully the new one will be just as fun.
New facelifted Mini for 2018
New facelifted Mini for 2018
New LED headlights, Union Jack rear lights and an optional dual-clutch transmission constitute the Mini Cooper’s mid-life refresh