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In this issue

Was the noughties the best decade for driver’s cars? We bring together seven machines that defined the era – R53 Mini Cooper S, Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTI, E46 BMW M3, Audi R8 V8, Porsche 997 Carrera, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Lamborghini Murciélago – to find out what made them so special.
Also in the August 2025 issue of evo magazine: we drive Porsche’s new one-off road-legal Le Mans racer, the 963 RSP; three key figures behind the original Lotus Elise are reunited to discuss the creation of the seminal sports car; Praga’s incredible Bohema hypercar gets put to the test; and we have a sports car shoot-out between Lotus Emira V6, Alpine A110, BMW M2, Ford Mustang GT and Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0

Praga Bohema

Has Czech marque Praga produced an Aston Valkyrie rival? Here's where we find out

7 mins

Hennessey VelociRaptor

Ford's Raptor pickups are already monsters; Hennessey adds even more power and torque

5 mins

Frontline MGA Factory Edition

The MGB restomod specialist turns its attention to the B's pretty predecessor. The result is compelling

4 mins

Bentley Bentayga Speed

No W12, but an upgraded V8 and revised chassis make Bentley's latest Speed model more capable on road and off

4 mins

GOLF STRIKES GOLD

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the very first Golf GTI, it seems Volkswagen has finally unlocked the potential of the Mk8 Golf. We get an early taste of the GTI Edition 50

5 mins

STEERING BENTLEY'S FUTURE

New CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser explains his strategic direction for Bentley, including balancing potent V8s with new hybrids, an incoming full EV, and widening the appeal of its core models

5 mins

PEUGEOT GETS BACK IN THE GTI GAME

New E-208 GTi gets 276bhp and Cup 2 tyres - and is gunning for Alpine’s A290

2 mins

John Hindhaugh

Radio Le Mans legend The voice of the Le Mans 24 Hours - and endurancing racing around the globe - John Hindhaugh reveals where his love of cars and motorsport began

8 mins

RICHARD MEADEN

Robert Kubica's extraordinary Le Mans-winning drive was an inspiration, says Meaden

3 mins

RICHARD PORTER

Failure to identify a mystery car in his mirrors has driven Porter to a frightening admission

3 mins

HYPER DRIVE

Take one Le Mans hypercar and add number plates, leather trim, indicators and a cup holder. Result: the Porsche 963 RSP, a road-legal (just about) race car that makes regular supercars seem positively tame. We take it for a spin

10+ mins

2000s

Which decade has the greatest driver's cars? Which era best encapsulates the thrill of driving?

10+ mins

'00s MOTORSPORT

From F1's soaring revs and WRC's epic rivalries to Audi's Le Mans dominance, the noughties delivered speed, innovation and motorsport drama aplenty

4 mins

THE REUNION

It’s 30 years since Lotus launched the Elise. We bring together three of the men who turned a simple idea into something truly magical and listen in as they recall those momentous times

6 mins

FIVE STARS

It's been the sports car class leader for over two decades, but can rivals from Alpine, BMW, Ford and Lotus finally take the lead over Porsche's Boxster?

10+ mins

THE ANATOMY OF A HILL CLIMB CHAMPION

This car has broken the outright record at no fewer than five British hill climb venues over the last four seasons. We take a closer look at the extraordinary Judd V8-powered Gould GR59 and find out what makes it so staggeringly quick

10+ mins

Cupra Leon 300

The final verdict is in: the latest Leon is a rewarding, do-it-all hot hatch that stands out from its stablemates

3 mins

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Nav

How a bolt from the blue prompted a road trip to remember

4 mins

BMW M5 Touring

Public charging its battery may be a waste of time and money, but the M5's hybrid system still has benefits

2 mins

Dacia Duster 130 4x4

Don't dismiss the Duster: just a few miles can reveal it's an unlikely but genuinely fun driver's car

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!