Planet evo - Ferrari reveals the F430 - the more aggressively styled, 483bhp replacement for the 360 Modena, while we analyse what the future holds for TVR under its new Russian owner. Plus: Britain's 17-year-old Rally GB hopeful, Lotus's plans to build a bigger Elise, and a look at the new 3-series BMW

evoactive trackdays - Just three trackdays remaining for 2004 - here's how to sign up

Letters - In the face of ever more potent but heavier cars, one reader implores car companies to keep it simple. Another reckons the Honda 52000 is better than we say, while yet another says a supercharger would answer our criticisms. And our generous sponsorship by Porsche has been exposed, which is a shame, really

Columns - Dron argues that EU noise regulations concentrate simplistically on decibels and should take into account frequency; Porter reveals that Britain's most car-loving region isn't centred on Wollaston, Northants, and Buckley celebrates the fact that there is, once again, a crap car company that everyone can delight in deriding

Hatch Group Test: Is it the One? - BMW reckons that its new rear-drive 1-series is the only choice for enthusiastic drivers. Jethro Bovingdon pitches the 120d, currently the most potent 1-series, against the front-drive hatches that beg to differ

Ultimate 911s - We venture into Germany to sample the revised, even more powerful GT2, Porsche's fastest production 911. and to drive unquestionably the fastest 911 in the world - tuner 9ff's 730bhp, 231 mph monster. Meanwhile Richard Meaden visits Porsche's hallowed motorsport department and competes, eventfully, in the British Supercup series

Cheap thrills: Citroen C2 VTS & Suzuki Ignis Sport - Citroen s Saxo VTS was the hot hatch to have and the French firm hopes the new, hotter C2 VTS will pick up where it left off. But there's another zesty, rally-inspired hatch that's even better value - the Suzuki Ignis Sport. Ahead of Rally GB, Richard Meaden takes them both to Wales to find out which is the people's champ

Pikes Peak - It's the most spectacular and most daunting hill climb in the world, a venue that ranks with the old Nurburgring and Targa Ftorio

Stig's Ford RS200 - Stig Blomqvists 900bhp Ford RS200 Evolution Pikes Peak racer is the fastest car we've ever tested. John Barker straps himself in and hangs on tight to record some staggering performance figures

Starter Motorsport - Pikes Peak is the ultimate hill climb but you can experience the thrill much closer to home. Colin Goodwin takes our long-term Caterham to Shelsley Walsh to get to the bottom and top of hill climbing

BMW Buying Guide - For the price of a 1 -series you can choose from a fabulous array of pre- owned BMWs, from the original four- cylinder M3 to the 321 bhp M Coupe. Roger Green is your mate in the know

Long-Term Tests - Harry Metcaife stretches the legs of our BMW 6^5Ci on a run to Tuscany, Brett Fraser rounds up a year of living with our SportKa and Tony Bailey has had a frustrating month in his Boxster S. Meanwhile Richard Porter takes the Smart Roadster to meet its spiritual ancestor, the Frogeye Sprite

evo Sport - Sideways to victory! Well, not exactly, but road test ed Bovingdon enjoys a thoroughly entertaining race in the 'celebrity' Cooper S racer at a wet Castle Combe circuit

Ferrari Essentials - Each year Ferrari releases a selection of genuine F1 parts, from gears to complete engines, and sells them through the Ferrari Store. Haven't they heard of Ebay?

The Knowledge - Next month - For One Month Only! - it's Readers' Choice. If there's a car you think should be in our listings, perhaps the Mitsubishi 3000GT, for example, send in the details and we'll choose a winner for a one-off inclusion. Entries to eds@evo.co.uk

Great Escapes - Rally driver Gwyndaf Evans re-lives the Chatsworth stage of the 1996 Rally GB, and the moment when he tried to fit a wooden dashboard in his Focus by driving into a tree at 70mph