Cover Story - Maserati MC12 Supercar - Maserati is going back to it's sporting roots. For proof look no further than the MC12, a thinly-disguised Ferrari Enzo-based road-racer. We're the first magazine in the world to look under it's skin, and we speak to design boss Frank Stephenson to see where Maserati is heading. We've also had a close look at the hardcore new GranSport coupe

evoactive trackdays - evo's annual Trackday Car of the Year competition is just around the corner and you can join us at Bedford Autodrome as we search for the ultimate track car. We've also organised some evoactive events for those of you north of the border

Letters - You just won't let things lie will you? The classic car debate rages on; are they a rich motoring experience that should be treasured - or a rapidly degenerating waste of money?

Renault Sport Megane 225 vs SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 - Renault is on something of a mad-hatch roll with its scintillating Clio 182 winning friends and scaring rivals last month. But can it sprinkle its magic dust on the Megane and build a car capable of undoing the engaging Leon Cupra R?

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti - Ferrari and Pininfarina are responsible for many of the most beautiful cars in the world, and the Scagliettj. But beauty is only skin-deep and with a 5.7-litre V12 pushing out 533bhp it promises to be a serious driver's car. Richard Meaden heads for the hills above Maranello to see if it delivers on the promise

Driven:

Lotus Exige S2
Mercedes SLK350
Honda S2000 vs BMW U 2.5i
Audi A6 4.2 quattro
Mitsubishi Evo VIII 280 MR
Smart Roadster Brabus
Subaru Forester STi
TVR T350T
Radical SR4 Clubsport
BMW 635 Ci Convertible
Fiat Stilo Abarth manual
Volvo V50T5 AWD

Aston Martin DB9 - The new DB9 is even more beautiful than the DB7 it replaces, and it should offer an enticing British alternative to the Scaglietti. Which means it's Richard Meaden who gets his hands on Aston's new challenger first! Tough month...

DB9 launch secrets - Ever wondered what goes on at a car launch? Well wonder no more as we reveal the secrets behind the launch of the Aston Martin DB9

Best Impreza ever - The new WR1 has been developed by Prodrive to be the ultimate Impreza in the UK, but how does it fare against the other great Scoobies? We pit it against the P1 in ultimate WR spec, eCOTY star the Spec C and Litchfield Imports' new Type 25. John Barker drives them on road and track

Vauxhall Monaro - Australians have been enjoying cheap, powerful and rear-wheel drive V8s for generations. Now it's our turn. Jethro Bovingdon travels to Australia and visits the legendary Bathurst circuit to see whnt the latest Aussie import has in store for us

Mini Cooper - ice driver Rauno Aaltonen was the man to win the Monte Carlo Rally in an original Mini. Richard Meaden joins him in Finland to get some tips how to get the best out of a new-generation Mini on snow and ice

Long-term tests - News editor Hilton Holloway says goodbye to his Golf R32 with mixed feelings, Tomalin joins the Drift Club in his 350Z before heading down to the Classic Car Club to pick up the criminals' favourite; a Mk2 Jaguar. Oh, and the Lotus 340R is back

evo Sport - Allan McNish gives us the inside line as the Audi UK Team Veloqx builds up to the Le Mans 2t, hours. Things haven't started too badly with a win at the gruelling Sebring 12 hours

evo Essentials - Every month we'll be bringing you lots of lovely gadgets, games, models and other big boys' toys to your hard-earned cash on. And there's not a new kitchen in sight!