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In this issue

It’s the most crucial test of the year. With 12 contenders gathered in the south of France, we embark upon an epic five-day journey of discovery to identify evo’s Car of the Year 2025. Who will win: Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-AMG, Morgan or Porsche?

Also this issue: first drives of Eagle’s near-£1million Lightweight GTR E-type, Hyundai’s 641bhp Ioniq 6 N and McLaren’s new GTS, plus we name our competition car and competition driver of the year in the evo Hall of Fame.

All this, plus interviews, columns, long-term tests and more can be found in issue 341 of evo magazine.

Eagle Lightweight GTR

Eagle’s latest, lightest-ever E-type promises ultimate road-racer thrills. Does it deliver?

9 mins

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

With 641bhp and tech adopted from the acclaimed Ioniq 5 N, could this EV saloon pose a threat to its ICE rivals?

5 mins

McLaren GTS

Woking's grand touring supercar returns with a new name and more power, but does it still have a place?

5 mins

ZeroNine Design Ford Focus ST

Can a new tuning house finally unlock the Mk4 Focus ST's potential and make it truly desirable?

4 mins

VOLVO ES90

Volvo's new ES90 mixes traditional Swedish values with 21st Century technology

3 mins

THE BEAST WITHIN

A system that gets inside your car's electronics to help you nail the perfect lap is being developed by Bosch. We put it to the test

4 mins

FOOT ON THE GAS: HARNESSING HYDROGEN

Bosch targets Le Mans with hydrogen-fuelled Maserati-engined race car

2 mins

Hyundai powers onward

State-of-the-art test facilities will speed development of Europe-specific models

2 mins

RICHARD HALL Founder, Great British Sports Cars

From 1:10-scale beginnings via building kit cars, Richard Hall's passion for engineering led to the creation of his own modern-day Lotus Seven interpretation, the GBS Zero

8 mins

RICHARD MEADEN

In a Ferrari 12 Cilindri on a quiet Route Napoléon, Meaden has his eCoty moment.

3 mins

RICHARD PORTER

Taking a neighbour's car for a spin has given Porter a new perspective on driving

3 mins

ALPINE A110 R ULTIME

LET'S ADDRESS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM straight off the bat: the A110 R Ultime costs more than 2023's evo Car and Track Car of the Year, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. For a flyweight with a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine this will be, to some people, a price tag the diminutive French wonder simply can't pull off. Good job that eCoty measures a car purely on its ability then. Over the course of the next few days we'll be able to deliver the definitive verdict on the most extreme and focused road car that Alpine has ever produced.

1 mins

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH

ASTON MARTIN'S RECENT SALES PERFORMANCE hasn't matched the quality of its current line-up, which in 2025 saw the arrival of the new Vanquish, the V12 front-engined flagship to sit at the top of the pile ahead of the V8-engined Vantage and DB12.

1 mins

AUDI RS3 SPORTBACK

JUST AS 2024'S TEST INCLUDED THE MAZDA MX-5 and McLaren Artura, both evolutions of existing models – and previous eCoty contenders – so Audi's formidable RS3 hyperhatch arrived in Digne-les-Bains with a handful of updates under its box-arched bodywork.

1 mins

BMW M2 CS

ARRIVING AT ECOTY WHEN YOUR PREDECESSOR IS A former winner takes the pressure every contender already faces and turns it up to 11. What's more, the M2 CS arrives at 2025's gathering with the added weight of reasserting M division honour after the M3 and M4 CS both fell short of delivering in 2023 and 2024 respectively (we'll draw a veil over the M4 CSL's performance in 2022).

1 mins

CHEVROLET CORVETTE E-RAY

THERE ARE TWO HYBRID MODELS IN 2025's CAR OF the Year and both from unlikely sources, though I'd wager the American muscle car is the more unlikely of the two. The C8 'Vette is far from new, but its official arrival in Europe is, and while the Z06 offers the greater firepower, it's the more affordable E-Ray that's expected to be the biggest seller. All things being relative of course, because it still costs north of £150,000.

1 mins

FERRARI 12 CILINDRI

IT’S BEEN A WHILE, OVER A DECADE IN FACT, SINCE a Ferrari was crowned evo Car of the Year, and it was quite the crowning achievement with the 458 Speciale walking away with a unanimous victory in 2014, every judge placing it first. Can the 12 Cilindri break the long absence from the podium’s top step?

1 mins

LAMBORGHINI REVUELTO

THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF LAMBORGHINI NOT BEING able to supply a Revuelto for 2024's eCoty was a bitter pill to swallow.

1 mins

LAND ROVER DEFENDER OCTA

NO, ONE OF THE CREW CARS HAS NOT ACCIDENTALLY been added to the voting list, and neither have we taken leave of our senses; this really is a Land Rover Defender and it really is on evo Car of the Year.

1 mins

MASERATI GT2 STRADALE

LIKE THE BMW M2 CS, THE MASERATI ARRIVES at eCoty '25 with the pressure of a recent victory, although in the Maser's case this is a faster, harder, more focused iteration of 2022's MC20 rather than a direct replacement. The GT2 Stradale is Maserati taking a play from the Porsche book of model evolution.

1 mins

MERCEDES-AMG GT63 PRO

A DECADE AGO, THE ORIGINAL AMG GT ARRIVED at eCoty with high hopes and left with more questions around what it was trying to be rather than plaudits for what it was. This second-generation car, however, is such a step up from the original in almost every area that our greatest quandary wasn't whether we should invite it, but which version to bring along, for the GT has landed in multiple launch flavours.

1 mins

MORGAN SUPERSPORT

MORGAN HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS SOMETHING of an eCoty regular, the Plus Six in 2019 and the Plus Four last year proving that not only do driving thrills come in many forms, but the simplest format is still relevant in today's high-tech automotive world. Now the new Supersport is the first step into a more modern world for the company, with substantial chassis upgrades that required a new crash test. Lighter, stiffer and with redesigned suspension and steering, the Supersport promises to be a sizeable step on from the Plus Four and Plus Six with the same core underpinnings.

1 mins

PORSCHE 911 GT3

OH HOW WE LAUGHED WHEN SOME WAG, MOST likely John Barker, asked who was going to have the first drive in this year's winner – and this as we assembled in the car park on the very first morning of the test. The nervous glances exchanged between those present suggested that he was probably only half joking, such is the 911's – and specifically the GT3's – hit rate at eCoty. Surely this isn't another slam dunk?

1 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: JAMES TAYLOR

A golden year for performance cars, reckons Taylor

3 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: JOHN BARKER

One drive in particular convinced Barker he was in the presence of true greatness

3 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: RICHARD MEADEN

Meaden found his perfect two-car garage at eCoty

3 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: HENRY CATCHPOLE

One of the very best things on this year's eCoty wasn't even one of the cars, reveals Catchpole.

3 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: COLIN GOODWIN

What's changed since Goodwin's last eCoty? A lot, it seems

3 mins

JUDGE'S NOTES: YOUSUF ASHRAF

His first eCoty, so what did Ashraf make of it all?

3 mins

WHERE WERE YOU?

Surprised at some of the absentees from eCoty 2025? Here's why your favourites were AWOL

3 mins

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AMR-LMΗ

Aston Martin brought the noise to Le Mans – and won plenty of hearts

3 mins

FAST FLEET - BMW M5 Touring

It offered immense pace and impressive tech, but it also had a lot to prove. After 11,000 miles, did this divisive M car win us over?

5 mins

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce

From its offset plate to its unconventional controls, our Alfa's individual charm truly sets it apart

2 mins

Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0 Homura

A refresher drive underscores the MX-5's enduring purity

2 mins

Dacia Duster 130 4x4

The Duster's 'Eco Score' makes you a better driver (maybe)

1 mins

Skoda Superb Sleeper & Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Our 470bhp Skoda takes on a similarly potent AMG classic for an unlikely super-estate showdown

6 mins

Porsche 911 Carrera (993)

A braking system service and upgrade quickly unravels into an expensive, full-system refresh

2 mins

Are you training your child to be a dangerous driver?

From road rage to risk-taking, your bad habits will influence the next generation of drivers from an early age

2 mins

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Evo UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Carwow-Studio-Ltd

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Evo is a British automobile magazine dedicated to performance cars, from hot hatches to supercars. It was first published in November 1998 and is currently one of the most popular performance car magazines in the UK.

The magazine covers all aspects of performance cars, from reviews and news to features and interviews. It also features stunning photography of cars in action.

Evo is known for its in-depth reviews and expert analysis. It has helped many car enthusiasts learn more about performance cars and make informed buying decisions.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Evo UK Magazine:

* In-depth reviews of performance cars

* Expert analysis of the latest car news

* Features on the latest performance car technology

* Interviews with car designers and engineers

* Stunning photography of cars in action

If you're looking for a magazine that will help you stay up-to-date on the latest performance car news and trends, then Evo UK Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start exploring the world of performance cars!