The number's up on all-new Evo

Fans of high-performance Japanese models are set to witness a historic duel - Mitsubishi latest Evo has arrived in Europe at the same time as the hottest new Impreza.

However, the Lancer won't be playing the numbers game. Auto Express can reveal that Mitsubishi UK is turning its back on its badge heritage, and will simply call the range-topper the Evolution - dropping the roman numeral X denomination. The four-door-only flagship goes on sale next spring.