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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

The Ford Escort story: how Britain’s best-seller blew it

Launched in 1968, the Ford Escort consistently topped the UK car sales chart for 42 years. We chart the highs and lows of a popular hero.

Cape Town: the South African city with incredible car culture

We check out the car scene in the South African city of Cape Town

Ferrari 250 GTO: Joe Macari on driving the ultimate classic car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is the world’s most revered classic car, with an eight-figure price tag to match. But what’s it like to drive?

Reviews

Peel P50: driving the world’s smallest car

The Peel P50 was featured on Top Gear and holds the record for being the world’s smallest car. We sample a one-off convertible version.

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.

1996 Audi RS2 review: Retro Road Test

The 315hp RS2 Avant was the first RS-badged Audi. How does this modern classic drive – and what should you look for when buying one?