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Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

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Skoda Favorit RRT

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

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Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Octavia vRS RRT

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS review: Retro Road Test

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Volkswagen Corrado V6 RRT

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Fabia vRS RRT

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi 80 RRT

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

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Is this Europe’s best car museum?

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

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Mercedes-Benz W123 RRT

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

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Elise Proto One

How the Lotus Elise was born on Christmas Eve

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Audi ur-Quattro RRT

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

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News

Auction Car of the Week: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

A red-blooded Italian supercar with a brawny American V8: what's not to like? This De Tomaso Pantera GT5 comes up for auction in February.

Auction Car of the Week: Honda S2000 GT

Taken from the final year of production, this low-mileage and original Honda S2000 GT is a deservedly sought-after sports car.

Auction Car of the Week: 1987 DAM 4100 Metro 6R4

After Group B rallying was banned, the MG Metro 6R4 evolved to become the DAM 4100. This one is up for sale and ready to race.

Features

Britain’s favourite cars of 1995

We turn the clock back 25 years to reveal the 25 most popular cars in 1995. Where have all those Orions and Montegos gone?

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

Volvo 480: a sporty Swede that wasn’t sensible or square

The oddball Volvo 480 came out of nowhere, but laid the foundations for the company's front-wheel-drive future. We tell its story.

Reviews

1999 Ferrari F355 Spider review: Retro Road Test

The Ferrari F355 offers an intoxicating driving experience and prancing horse glamour for comfortably less than six figures. We drive one.

Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test

This 'backdated' Porsche 911 imitates the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. How does it compare to drive?

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a generous side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.