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2010s NA V8 execs, 911 GT3 S/C & is the BMW Z8 really that bad? | Episode 46 Apr 17, 2026

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In this episode of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf discuss the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, our drive in the Aston Martin Vantage S and whether or not the BMW Z8's original star rating was deserved. We also talk 2010s naturally aspirated V8 executives following John's time behind the wheel of the S204 Mercedes-Benz C63, E90 BMW M3, Lexus IS F and B7 Audi RS4.

The ultimate one-make racing series, a Maserati on fire & new Nürburgring record | Episode 45 Apr 10, 2026

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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.

The problem with Audi RS5, WRC returns & Aston Martin Valhalla, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 44 Apr 03, 2026

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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

A Rolls-Royce to Ukraine & how to drift a tank, with James Cameron | Episode 43 Mar 27, 2026

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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/

Ferrari F50 v cattlegrid & 100mph backwards: our most memorable mishaps | Episode 42 Mar 20, 2026

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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.

Our dream daily drivers, Britain's pothole problem & a new British sports car | Episode 41 Mar 13, 2026

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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.

All-time best (and worst) passenger rides: McLaren F1, a stolen Vauxhall & broken ribs | Episode 40 Feb 27, 2026

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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.

The most underrated cars, a Porsche for £35k & is V6 the new V8? | evo Q&A EP1 Feb 20, 2026

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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

Driving Jaguar's GT and is the Porsche Boxster EV dead? With Henry Catchpole | Episode 39 Feb 13, 2026

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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...

Driving Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Ravage A110 & steering by wire | Episode 38 Feb 02, 2026

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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.

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