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With evo Car of the Year 2025 now on shelves and the big screen, in this episode of the podcast, Stuart Gallagher, Dickie Meaden, John Barker and James Taylor sit down to discuss the results of our biggest test of the last 12 months. A total of 12 contenders made the task of finding a winner harder than ever, but there was one car that outshone them all. Watch the evo Car of the Year film: https://youtu.be/xBb_4S7M8mc

Nov 28

This week we look towards 2025's evo Car of the Year test with a look back at the history of the test, standout years, the duds and how it's all created. With not long to go until the test goes on sale on December 3, we reveal the contenders for this year.

Nov 14

In this episode of the evo podcast, we're joined by Julian Thomas, founder and owner of Racelogic. John Barker and Dickie Meaden sit down to discuss everything from his beginnings as a fledgling engineer, to the formation of Racelogic, its breakthrough products and Julian's personal automotive journey.

Oct 31

In this episode of the evo podcast, Yousuf Ashraf, James Taylor, Richard Meaden and Sam Jenkins discuss Ferrari's incoming all-electric model, the return of the Speciale and the ultimate six-cylinder sports car group test from the latest issue. We also catch up with the Fast Fleet its very latest, very understated addition.

Oct 17

In this week's episode, we discuss Porsche 911 GT3s and James Taylor's experience behind the wheel of the very first, and latest. Yousuf Ashraf speaks about his time in the latest Eagle E-type, and we catch up with all of the latest on the evo Fast Fleet, including John Barker's Capri...

Oct 3

The iconic Bugatti W16 is nearing its end, but before it departs for good, we've been behind the wheel of the final car it's destined for. In this week's podcast John Barker, Stuart Gallagher, James Taylor and Yousuf Ashraf discuss this drive, everything performance tyres and the market's increasing uncertainty on EVs.

Sep 12

In this episode of the evo podcast, we conclude our eras series with a discussion about our favourite picks from each decade, and which of the bunch came out on top. This week James Taylor is joined by John Barker, Dickie Meaden and Yousuf Ashraf.

Aug 29

In episode 27 of the evo podcast we turn the discussion to Formula 1 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, covering everything from Christian Horner's shock departure, the challenges of driving modern Formula 1 cars, rumours about the future of Alpine and our dream circuits to bring to the F1 calendar. This week Stuart Gallagher is joined by James Taylor, Dickie Meaden and Yousuf Ashraf.

Aug 22

In episode 26 of the evo podcast, we sit down for a discussion about Aston Martin's long-awaited mid-engined hypercar: Valhalla. Having spent time behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype ahead of its market launch, Deputy Editor James Taylor reveals our initial thoughts on the 1064bhp special, alongside Stuart Gallagher, Dickie Meaden and Yousuf Ashraf.

Aug 8

In this episode of the evo podcast we discuss findings from our first drive of Ferrari's latest flagship supercar: the F80. Dickie Meaden and James Taylor are joined by Henry Catchpole who discusses another exotic V6 model, this time from the Czech Republic.

Jul 25

In episode 24 of the evo podcast, we sit down to discuss our findings from the first drive of the fascinating new Lamborghini Temerario, Sant'Agata's V8 replacement for the Huracán. This week Henry Catchpole joins evo Deputy Editor James Taylor and Editor-at-Large Richard Meaden.

Jul 9

In episode 23 of the evo podcast, the team comes together to reflect on the state of the sports car market, following our test of five disparate examples of the breed. We also swap stories on our experiences at the Nürburgring and talk through our recent evo Eras: 2000s test and the stunning cars featured.

Jun 20

We gather key figures from the Jaguar F-Type project to uncover how it came about, and what went into making what was a landmark sports car for Jaguar. evo's own John Barker worked on the project, and is joined by F-Type Design Director Ian Callum, Chief Programme Engineer Russ Varney and Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity Mike Cross for a reunion.

Jun 7

In episode 21 of the evo podcast, the team reflects on an epic ’90s performance car test, what the Aston Martin Valkyrie is like to live with and a drive in Pagani's track-only Huayra R Evo. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors-at-large Richard Meaden and John Barker and deputy editor James Taylor.

May 23

As the Lotus Elise nears its 30th year, we gather the key figures behind the project to uncover the story of the iconic sports car. This week Richard Rackham, Elise Chassis Engineer, Matthew Becker, Dynamics Engineer and Julian Thomson, Lotus Head of Design join Dickie Meaden for a reunion.

May 9

In episode 19 of the evo podcast we talk hypercars, Ferrari's latest and greatest track special and dream up our ultimate car/road pairings. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editor-at-large Richard Meaden, deputy editor James Taylor and senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf.

May 2

[Ad] evo sits down with Nicola Burnside, Head of Alpine UK and Gordon Shedden, three time British Touring Car Champion, to discuss all things Alpine and the Alpine A110 to uncover what makes the mid-engined sports car such a great driver's car and what's next for this iconic French brand. Discover the A110https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/range/a110

Apr 25

In episode 18 of the evo podcast, the team reflects on an epic '80s performance car test which saw them revisit the Ferrari Testarossa, Mk1 Toyota MR2, Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 GTI and E30 BMW M3. This week senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf joins editors-at-large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.

Apr 16

The race to 300mph was won by Bugatti in 2019, but now Texas-based Hennessey Performance is aiming to eclipse its record with the ballistic Venom F5. Editor at large Richard Meaden joins company founder and CEO John Hennessey for a deep dive into what it takes to build the world's fastest car.

Mar 28

In episode 16 of the evo podcast, the team discusses the state of play in the world of four-wheel drive performance cars - who makes the best, how the technology is evolving and whether they can be as much fun as two-wheel drive models. This week we're joined by senior staff writer Yousuf Ashraf, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.

Mar 14

On episode 15 of the evo podcast we talk hot hatches, discussing the best we've driven, the manufacturers that shouldn't have bothered, and our findings from 322's all-wheel drive hatch shootout with the GR Yaris, A45 S and RS3. This week we're joined by editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor.

Feb 28

In this special episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher joins editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden to celebrate 25 years of Pagani Automobili. From the origins of the company and the iconic Zonda to our experiences in its latest and greatest creations, we cover all in episode 14.

Feb 15

On the 13th episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss all-wheel drive hot hatches, the Bugatti Tourbillon and its V16, driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 and more.

Jan 31

On episode 12 of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss motorsport in 2025, and the state of the automotive industry as we edge closer to a zero emissions deadline.

Jan 17

On this episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editors at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor discuss the most anticipated cars of the next 12 months, and make first calls on 2025's evo Car of the Year lineup...

Dec 20, 2024

In episode ten of the evo podcast, contributing editor Henry Catchpole joins editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, deputy editor James Taylor and editors at large Dickie Meaden and John Barker to discuss eCoty 2024: the contenders, the test's highs and lows, the finishing order and the absentees...

Dec 13, 2024

In episode nine of the evo podcast, contributing editor Henry Catchpole joins editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher and editors at large Dickie Meaden and John Barker for an eCoty special, discussing everything from its origins to the most memorable moments, both good and bad...

Nov 29, 2024

In episode eight of the evo podcast, Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher, Contributing Editor Henry Catchpole and Editors at Large John Barker and Dickie Meaden gather to discuss stories of the very best, very worst and most memorable car launches of their time.

Nov 15, 2024

Episode seven of the evo podcast asks how has the Porsche 911 GT3 remained at the top of its game for more than a quarter of a century? Editor-in-chief Stuart Gallaghers asks editors-at-large Dickie Meaden and John Barker about their GT3 experiences, while Yousuf Ashraf provides a deep dive on the latest 992.2 generation model.

Nov 1, 2024

On the sixth episode of the evo podcast, editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher, editor’s at large John Barker and Richard Meaden and deputy editor James Taylor talk hypercars, what defines them and how much more performance the driver can take. We also discuss our thoughts on the new Aston Martin Vanquish, BMW's controversial plug-in hybrid M5 and the future of the premium hatchback.

Oct 18, 2024

In episode five of the evo podcast, contributor and expert driving coach Paul Ripley joins Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher, Editor-at-Large John Barker and Deputy Editor James Taylor to discuss the secrets behind safe driving, and how to extract the most from your car.

Oct 4, 2024

In episode four of the evo podcast, Contributing Editor Henry Catchpole joins Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher and Editors at Large John Barker and Dickie Meaden to discuss Japanese performance cars, the new Ferrari 12 Cilindri and the future of the V12.

Sep 20, 2024

In episode three of the evo podcast Editors at Large John Barker and Dickie Meaden and Editor in Chief Stuart Gallagher discuss the first performance car they experienced and what would make a great first evo car today.

Sep 6, 2024

In episode two of the evo podcast Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher, Editor’s at Large John Barker and Richard Meaden and Deputy Editor James Taylor discuss the future of the internal combustion engine.

Aug 23, 2024

To mark the launch of the evo podcast, we take the opportunity to gather founding members to discuss the birth of the magazine. Founder Harry Metcalfe, Editor-in-Chief Stuart Gallagher and Launch Editors John Barker and Richard Meaden discuss everything from the grain store loan that started it all, to the true origins of the name and unheard stories of the magazine's beginnings.