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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.

New Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI: the first electric GTI is slower than the old one
Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI
News

New Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI: the first electric GTI is slower than the old one

Volkswagen has launched is first ever electric GTI product, giving the charming new ID.Polo a full hot hatch makeover
15 May 2026
Why Max Verstappen isn’t the only reason the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has sold out
N24 2025
News

Why Max Verstappen isn’t the only reason the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has sold out

The Nürburgring 24 Hours has sold out for the first time in its history, and there’s more to it than just a certain Formula 1 driver
14 May 2026
Best Aston Martins – British brilliance from Vantage to Valkyrie
Best Aston Martins
Best cars

Best Aston Martins – British brilliance from Vantage to Valkyrie

Aston Martins often trade heavily on emotion, but there are a few that are as beautiful to drive as they are to look at and these are the ones we feel…
14 May 2026
Ford Puma ST review – the last gasp for fun fast Fords as we know them?
Ford Puma ST review
Reviews

Ford Puma ST review – the last gasp for fun fast Fords as we know them?

The Puma ST is the last vestige of the combustion-powered Ford ST era, and a far cry from the glorious warbling five-pots of old
14 May 2026
I’ve driven Mercedes’ new shape-shifting V8 engine, and it’s blown my mind
M177 Evo V8 Mercedes
Opinion

I’ve driven Mercedes’ new shape-shifting V8 engine, and it’s blown my mind

Mercedes is keeping the V8 alive through the use of some very clever engineering, and it’s coming to the next generation of AMG products
13 May 2026

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New Mercedes S-class review – should the BMW 7-series be worried?
Mercedes S-class
Reviews

New Mercedes S-class review – should the BMW 7-series be worried?

The latest Mercedes-Benz S-class celebrates 140 years of the brand, and while changes are subtle, they make it one of the finest offerings in a dwindl…
12 May 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT63 four-door S E Performance (2023 - 2026) review – family saloon with Ferrari 296 power
Mercedes-AMG GT63 four-door S E Performance
Reviews

Mercedes-AMG GT63 four-door S E Performance (2023 - 2026) review – family saloon with Ferrari 296 power

The most powerful Mercedes ever created (bar one) is a practical family saloon car, and now it’s dead. Should we miss it?
8 May 2026
​Best supercars 2026 – the ultimate show-stopping driver’s cars
Best supercars 2026
Best cars

​Best supercars 2026 – the ultimate show-stopping driver’s cars

Want to go fast and turn heads wherever you drive? There's nothing like a supercar
7 May 2026
The Aston Martin Vanquish is testing with a six pipe exhaust
Aston Martin Vanquish
Spy shots

The Aston Martin Vanquish is testing with a six pipe exhaust

We’ve spotted an Aston Martin Vanquish mule undergoing tests, and it features some unusual modifications…
7 May 2026
The £48k VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is Pagani quick around the Nürburgring
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
News

The £48k VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is Pagani quick around the Nürburgring

Volkswagen let the Mk8 Golf GTI off its leash with the hardcore, track-honed Edition 50, and its new Nürburgring lap time proves just how effective th…
7 May 2026
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The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times
Nurburgring lap times
Features

The top ten fastest ever Nürburgring lap times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the ultimate proving ground for performance cars – these are the fastest laps ever recorded
7 May 2026
The Vauxhall Corsa GSE is a VXR for the modern age, and it’s quicker than an Alpine
Vauxhall Corsa GSE
News

The Vauxhall Corsa GSE is a VXR for the modern age, and it’s quicker than an Alpine

Vauxhall has launched its first hot hatch in eight years with the new Corsa GSE, adopting the same formula as fast superminis from Peugeot, Alfa Romeo…
6 May 2026
The 715bhp V12 Ferrari Purosangue has now been made even more ‘Speciale’ 
Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale
News

The 715bhp V12 Ferrari Purosangue has now been made even more ‘Speciale’ 

Ferrari's four-seater can now be made even sharper with the Handling Speciale package, enhancing the Purosangue’s chassis, powertrain and design
29 Apr 2026
The Volkswagen ID.Polo is an electric car you might actually want to own
Volkswagen ID.Polo
News

The Volkswagen ID.Polo is an electric car you might actually want to own

The ID.Polo is a model said to revive Volkswagen’s old-school charm, adopting a new platform and a fresh design approach inside and out
29 Apr 2026
Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun
Best saloons
Best cars

Best saloon cars 2026 – four-door cars that are fast and fun

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…
28 Apr 2026
BMW X5 review – still a benchmark for the full-size SUV
G05 BMW X5
Reviews

BMW X5 review – still a benchmark for the full-size SUV

Despite immense pressure from rivals, the original BMW SUV still holds it own 27 years since its launch
24 Apr 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
24 Apr 2026
Porsche's Cayenne Coupé Electric is a 911-inspired SUV with Aston Martin Valkyrie power
2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric
News

Porsche's Cayenne Coupé Electric is a 911-inspired SUV with Aston Martin Valkyrie power

The all-new electric Porsche Cayenne has only just hit the road, but Stuttgart has already launched a second variant… this time, inspired by the 911
24 Apr 2026
The 222bhp Cupra Raval is an Alpine A290 rival with a tempting price tag
Cupra Raval
News

The 222bhp Cupra Raval is an Alpine A290 rival with a tempting price tag

Cupra’s baby EV arrives as a Volkswagen ID.Polo with more aggressive looks, sportier ambitions and a reasonable price tag
23 Apr 2026
The new BMW 7-series has a Dolby Atmos cinema and a 'Ceremonial Light Carpet'
2026 BMW 7 series
News

The new BMW 7-series has a Dolby Atmos cinema and a 'Ceremonial Light Carpet'

BMW continues its aggressive range-wide Neue Klasse update with an overhauled 7-series, bringing new tech, design and powertrain upgrades to the flags…
22 Apr 2026
Genesis GV60 review – a cut-price BMW iX?
Genesis GV60
Reviews

Genesis GV60 review – a cut-price BMW iX?

Top-class refinement and high-end powertrain tech make the Genesis GV60 a competitive alternative to more expensive German offerings, if the package a…
21 Apr 2026
The Lamborghini Revuelto SV is around the corner, and we’ve already seen it testing
Lamborghini Revuelto SV spies
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The Lamborghini Revuelto SV is around the corner, and we’ve already seen it testing

The Lamborghini Revuelto is one of the most capable cars on sale, but soon it’ll be taken one step further. We’ve spotted the SV testing ahead of its …
21 Apr 2026
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Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011) review: the original hyperhatch
Ford Focus RS500
Reviews

Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011) review: the original hyperhatch

The Ford Focus RS500 is the ultimate incarnation of a hyperhatch trailblazer, and now they're like gold dust
20 Apr 2026
Ford just beat Porsche at its own game with the Mustang GTD Competition 
Ford Mustang GTD Competition
News

Ford just beat Porsche at its own game with the Mustang GTD Competition 

The Multimatic-developed Mustang GTD is even quicker in Competition-form, making its previous Nürburgring laps look slow…
17 Apr 2026
Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nürburgring lap proves 1250bhp isn’t enough
Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nurburgring lap
News

Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nürburgring lap proves 1250bhp isn’t enough

The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with the Manthey Racing kit has finally recorded an official Nürburgring time, and it makes Corvette’s 1250bhp ZR1X look a …
17 Apr 2026
evo magazine issue 345 May 2026 – on sale now
evo magazine issue 345
News

evo magazine issue 345 May 2026 – on sale now

In the latest issue of evo magazine we drive Aston Martin Valhalla, put the new Honda Prelude up against its closest alternative and revisit the iconi…
15 Apr 2026
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo proves car companies (sometimes) listen
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
News

New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo proves car companies (sometimes) listen

The ID.3 is the staple of Volkswagen’s EV range, and it’s been given a much-needed mid-life facelift to help it combat fierce competition from China a…
15 Apr 2026
The Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge is coming, and it might be the most confusing model ever
Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge
News

The Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge is coming, and it might be the most confusing model ever

Porsche is readying its replacement for the Cayman GT4 Clubsport racer, the 911 GT4, and we’ve spotted it completing its final testing ahead of its la…
14 Apr 2026
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C convertible is here, and it's required by law to be lightweight
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
News

The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C convertible is here, and it's required by law to be lightweight

The new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C takes the best bits of GT3 and S/T and combines them with an electrically folding soft‑top. It’s pricey at £200,500, but t…
14 Apr 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?
Mercedes AMG GT 55
In-depth reviews

Mercedes-AMG GT review – better than the original, but a match for the Porsche 911?

A sophisticated new chassis, up to 805bhp and a more practical cabin provide the Mercedes-AMG GT with everything it needs to take on the best in the b…
13 Apr 2026
Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6, 2017 - 2026) review – a hot hatch we won't miss
Volkswagen Polo GTI
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6, 2017 - 2026) review – a hot hatch we won't miss

The Polo GTI was Volkswagen’s smallest hot hatch and one of the last holdouts in its segment, but now it too has met its end
10 Apr 2026
The Honda Super N is a fun city car for under £20k: watch out, Renault Twingo
Honda Super N
News

The Honda Super N is a fun city car for under £20k: watch out, Renault Twingo

Take one ultra-compact EV, make it fun to drive and increase track width to put it (just) outside Japanese kei car regulations, and you get the Super …
10 Apr 2026
This retro Mercedes 190E is entering the world's toughest race, but it's not what it seems
HWA Evo R
News

This retro Mercedes 190E is entering the world's toughest race, but it's not what it seems

The maker of the Mercedes CLK GTR and Pagani Huayra R’s screaming V12 is officially bringing its take on the iconic 190E Evo II to the 2026 Nürburgrin…
9 Apr 2026
A new Mercedes-AMG GT is on the horizon, but don’t get too excited…
2026 Mercedes AMG GT and SL facelift spied
News

A new Mercedes-AMG GT is on the horizon, but don’t get too excited…

Mercedes is gearing up to launch an updated AMG GT in-line with the rest of the range, and we’ve spotted it testing ahead of its launch
8 Apr 2026