The evo podcast

In episode 45 of the evo podcast, we discuss why we're so excited about the new Renault Twingo, how John Barker went through 32 sets of tyres in a day and why Dickie bailed on Aston Martin. We also recount our fondest memories of one-make racing, which cars would be best for it and more.

In this week's episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole returns for a chat about his experience behind the wheel of the new Audi RS5 and Aston Martin Valhalla. We also discuss the return of top-level rally to the UK, plus a whole lot more... 00:00 Intro 01:55 WRC returns to the UK 26:10 Is the Audi RS5 any good? 41:37 Driving Aston Martin Valhalla

This week we're joined by James Cameron, founder of Mission Motorsport, to discuss the origins of his charity, why he's taking a Rolls-Royce to Ukraine and precisely why he's known as 'tank slider'... Support Jim's cause: https://donorbox.org/jamesandjack https://www.missionmotorsport.org/

The creation of an evo magazine feature involves a number of moving parts, and while they all come together for most, there have been occasions over the last 27 years where things haven't gone quite to plan. Stuart Gallagher, Richard Meaden, John Barker and James Taylor recount the most memorable mishaps.

In episode 41 of the evo podcast, we decide on the ultimate daily drivers, discuss the state of Britain's roads, the controversial start to the Formula 1 season, a new British sports car and a whole lot more. This week Stuart Gallagher is joined by John Barker, Richard Meaden and Yousuf Ashraf.

In this episode of the evo podcast, Dickie Meaden, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole for a discussion about their most memorable passenger rides of all-time. We also discuss the cover story for the latest issue of the magazine, but to read the feature in full, head to the evo shop to get your copy.

In this episode of the evo podcast we embark on our first Q&A, with Richard Meaden, James Taylor, Sam Jenkins and Yousuf Ashraf answering reader's questions...and some from within the evo office. To submit your own, email us at: podcast@evo.co.uk

This week Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf are joined by Henry Catchpole to discuss his latest drives, Yousuf's time in the highly anticipated Jaguar GT, the hardcore VW Golf GTI Edition 50 and whether or not the electric Porsche Boxster really is dead after all...

In this episode of the evo podcast Richard Meaden and Sam Jenkins are fresh from the launch of the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Maranello's bold 1035bhp replacement for the SF90. Also in this episode, John Barker reveals the latest on his Capri, steering without a column, and we talk about our time behind the wheel of the exciting new Ravage Alpine A110.

In episode 37 of the evo podcast, we discuss the incredible Bugatti F.K.P, the Dakar rally, a cut-price Can-Am racer for the road, recap our time with the exciting new Toyota GR GT and our test with the BMW M5 CS and Audi RS6 GT. This week James Taylor is joined by Dickie Meaden, John Barker and Sam Jenkins.

In this episode of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden and John Barker are joined by Andy Wallace for part two of our special on the man behind the most iconic road car speed records of recent times. This week, he speaks about his time behind the wheel of the world's fastest road cars and what it takes to achieve those record numbers.

In episode 35 of the evo podcast, John Barker and Richard Meaden sit down with Andy Wallace for part one of a two-part special on the life of the racer and test driver. From the beginnings of his motorsport career to the mishaps, highlights and everything in between, we cover all. Join us next week for part two on his iconic speed records and career as a test driver.

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:/...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.