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David Vivian
Vivian’s first ever road rest was of a Vauxhall Chevette HS2300 for Motor magazine in 1978. He felt that, although undeniably quick, it understeered too much, thus nailing early on the essential co-ordinates for life as a car critic with evo 34 years later. Thousands of fast cars and over a million words later, he’s still calling it with a healthy contempt for pulled punches and a reckless disregard for stuff that doesn’t concern the only thing that really matters: the driver.
Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo
Mercedes-AMG E63 S & Porsche Panamera Turbo
Group tests

Mercedes-AMG E63 S vs Porsche Panamera Turbo

The Mercedes E63 S has 603bhp and 627lb ft of torque at its disposal – but is this enough to overwhelm the mighty Porsche Panamera Turbo?
29 Jan 2018
Aston Martin DB11 vs Aston Martin Vanquish S
Aston Martin DB11 - rear quarter
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Aston Martin DB11 vs Aston Martin Vanquish S

The Vanquish S and DB11 are both V12-engined super-GTs, but one is naturally aspirated, the other is the first turbocharged Aston Martin.
20 Dec 2017
Porsche 918 Spyder v Honda NSX review
Honda NSX and Porsche 918 – front
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Porsche 918 Spyder v Honda NSX review

Is the Honda NSX really a cut-price Porsche 918 Spyder? We drive them back-to-back to find out.
15 Nov 2017
BMW M4 Competition Package v Nissan GT-R - New v Used
BMW M4 Competition Package v Nissan GT-R
Group tests

BMW M4 Competition Package v Nissan GT-R - New v Used

£60,000 buys a new BMW M4 with 444bhp, but could a lightly used example of Nissan’s supercar slaying GT-R hold even more appeal?
16 Oct 2017
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New Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers super-luxury masterclass
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New Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers super-luxury masterclass

Rolls-Royce has re-staked its claim to producing the best car in the world with an all-new Rolls-Royce Phantom saloon for 2018
27 Jul 2017
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review
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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review

A brief spell behind the wheel of the potent hybrid Panamera promises good things; we can't wait for a proper drive
25 Jul 2017
Aston Martin Vanquish S review
Aston Martin Vanquish S - front three quarter
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Aston Martin Vanquish S review

Aston Martin isn't done with its naturally aspirated V12 just yet, as this 595bhp Vanquish shows
18 Jul 2017
Lamborghini Huracan Performante review
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Lamborghini Huracan Performante review

If the McLaren 720S doesn’t quite hit the spot, you need one of these
22 May 2017
2017 Skoda Octavia vRS review
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2017 Skoda Octavia vRS review

Facelifted Octavia vRS is a great all-rounder and fine value
13 Apr 2017
2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review
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2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review

A more spacious and stylish Vauxhall Insignia is still lacking the performance gene
12 Apr 2017
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Porsche Boxster review
2012 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Guards Red

Porsche Boxster review

The ultimate open top sports car?
20 Oct 2015
Mercedes SLK55 AMG review - still want that TT RS?
Mercedes SLK55 AMG red front
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Mercedes SLK55 AMG review - still want that TT RS?

Mercedes's ageing SLK55 AMG roadster still has something unique under its bonnet
12 Oct 2015
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Porsche Cayman review
2013 Porsche Cayman S slide skid drift sideways
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Porsche Cayman review

Everything you could ever want from a sports car
18 Sep 2015
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe review
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe - front
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Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe review

Mercedes has joined the coupe-SUV club with its new GLE Coupe; 63 S aims to steal sales from the X6 M
10 Sep 2015
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 review - prices, specs and 0-60 time
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SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 review - prices, specs and 0-60 time

Fast estate proves almost just as exciting as the hatch
9 Apr 2015
BMW 435i review - price, specs and release date
BMW 435i
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BMW 435i review - price, specs and release date

We drive the new BMW 4-series coupe in petrol powered 435i form, the sportiest until the M3 coupe-replacing M4 arrives
28 Mar 2015
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Porsche Boxster Spyder v Ferrari 360 Spider
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Porsche Boxster Spyder v Ferrari 360 Spider

Everyone loves a spider, particularly when it's powered by a howling V8 or a soulful flat-six...
26 Mar 2015
Peugeot 308 GT review - prices, specs, 0-60 time
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Peugeot 308 GT review - prices, specs, 0-60 time

Greater things are in store for the 308 nameplate, but the new GT is a promising start
26 Mar 2015
BMW 328i Touring review - price, specs and 0-60 time
2012 BMW 328i Touring
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BMW 328i Touring review - price, specs and 0-60 time

The Touring estate version of BMW's new 328i promises to be a fun to drive family car
2 Mar 2015
Land Rover Discovery Sport review, price and specs
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Land Rover Discovery Sport review, price and specs

Built on the same platform as the Evoque, Land Rover's Freelander replacement gets the firm's latest design language
13 Feb 2015
Vauxhall Adam Rocks Air review and pictures
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Vauxhall Adam Rocks Air review and pictures

The Adam is transformed by a brilliant new three-pot engine. Shame about the name...
30 Dec 2014
Renault Twingo Dynamique TCe review and pictures
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Renault Twingo Dynamique TCe review and pictures

French supermini goes rear-engined and rear-drive, with 89bhp for the turbo range-topper
4 Dec 2014
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo review and pictures
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo review and pictures

A facelift, changes under the skin too, but the same bonkers and brilliant result
4 Nov 2014
Citroen C4 Cactus review and pictures
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Citroen C4 Cactus review and pictures

French crossover gets big weight saving and bold design
4 Nov 2014
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Bentley Continental GT Speed review
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Bentley Continental GT Speed review

626bhp W12 makes for the most powerful production Bentley ever
29 Oct 2014
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge video
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge first drive video
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Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge video

We get our first go behind the wheel of the new Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge sports saloon. Watch out AMG and M Division?
18 Jul 2014
Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV review, prices and specs
Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV review, prices and specs
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV review, prices and specs

Alfa Romeo's hot hatch Giulietta gets a facelift, and a new powertrain courtesy of the 4C sports car. Review here
17 Jun 2014
Toyota GT86 supercharged by Abbey Motorsport review, price a
Toyota GT86 by Abbey Motorsport front cornering
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Toyota GT86 supercharged by Abbey Motorsport review, price a

Nissan Skyline specialist Abbey Motorsport has supercharged the Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ to 270bhp
1 Apr 2014
Audi S5 V8 review
Audi S5
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Audi S5 V8 review

The Audi S5 sports coupe originally launched with a V8 engine, shared with the RS4 saloon
4 Oct 2013
Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport review, price and specs
Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport black
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Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport review, price and specs

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport gets a mid-life refresh and a handy price cut
23 Sep 2013
Lexus TMG TS-650 review and performance figures
Lexus TMG TS-650 slide sideways drift
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Lexus TMG TS-650 review and performance figures

The Lexus TMG TS-650 may sound undramatic, but its 200mph performance and Toyota GT86 like drifts are anything but
13 Sep 2013
Aston Martin CC100
Aston Martin CC100 driving
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Aston Martin CC100

Aston Martin celebrates its centenary this year. To mark the occasion, the company has built a one-off, 565bhp speedster, called the CC100. evo has th…
6 Aug 2013
RIP the manual gearshift
Death of the manual gearshifter
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RIP the manual gearshift

When Ferrari and Porsche delete the manual option from their most hardcore drivers’ cars, it’s clear the days of the manual gearbox are numbered. Shou…
27 Jun 2013
2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC review
2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC front
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2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC review

The GranCabrio MC is the seventh iteration of the gorgeous Maserati GranTurismo. Can it match the cheaper Jaguar F-type Roadster?
14 Jun 2013