In-depth reviews

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…

The Up GTI was a pint-sized evo favourite until it was taken off sale in early 2023

The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is one of the greatest hot hatches of recent times, and a sure-fire future icon

The new Stelvio offers a unique dynamic flavour and bags of style, but the facelift hasn't addressed its second-rate cabin

Ginetta’s V6 race car is aimed at both newbies and experienced drivers: evo takes to the track to experience life in the Ginetta Academy first-hand

The DB12 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Aston Martin, delivering a more focused, luxurious take on the long-distance GT

The Cupra Born is a well-executed electric car – if you put aside any pretence that it’s a genuine hot hatch

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the 458 remains thrilling, engaging and deeply desirable today

Volkswagen’s quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise – here’s how to bag a used example today

Charismatic, distinctive and above all fun to drive – the LC500 is a triumph that shows up more expensive and extroverted rivals

The TT RS has one of the most characterful engines on sale, and it's backed up by unwavering traction and sure-footed precision

The new rear-wheel drive Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as an i4

Faster, sharper and more involving than before, the RS7 Performance is a true force of nature

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough

Intense, charismatic and far more resolved than its former self, the Evo is a brilliant supercar dominated by that superb V10 engine

More fast Polo than real hot hatchback, the GTI falls short again. As you were, Hyundai i20 N

The BMW M5 is now only available in Competition trim in the UK, but this is no bad thing as it remains a finer-honed version of the standard M5

The Taycan steers better, accelerates harder and is built better than the competition, but its weight ultimately undoes its claim as a sports car

The Audi TT has reached the end of the road, but it remains a stylish – if slightly clinical – coupe in 2023

The DB11's plush, laid-back character is deeply alluring and befitting of a true GT, but the new DB12 brings a shot of extra excitement

A divisive but ultimately fascinating sports car that has its flaws, but fights back with charisma

An imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal if you don’t mind some rough edges

The Mazda MX-5 is better than ever, a distillation of the sports car that has matured into a brilliant little roadster

The second-generation R8 is nearing the end of its life, but it's still an exciting and thoroughly involving supercar

The A110 shines as bright as ever in 2023, and it's now available in four distinct flavours

evo’s 2017 Car of the Year is as capable and appealing today as it was then

The eighth VW Golf GTI isn't one of the very best, but it's still a formidably fast and capable hatchback

The Audi RS4 isn’t as dynamic or exciting as its rivals, but makes for a brilliant fast daily

The latest Porsche 911 is more complete than ever, but it takes time to discover its character

Not the groundbreaking hot hatchback it once was, the modern Mini Cooper S is now more of a premium supermini