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John Barker
Iconic Lotuses
Videos

Iconic Lotuses

We drive five iconic Lotuses, from Elite to 2-Eleven
18 Dec 2008
Brighton Speed Trials: evo10 Dream Drives: Brighton Speed Trials
Features

Brighton Speed Trials: evo10 Dream Drives: Brighton Speed Trials

John Barker takes a 700bhp Gumpert Apollo to the Brighton Speed Trials
17 Dec 2008
Le Mans Classic: Blast from the past
Features

Le Mans Classic: Blast from the past

For self-confessed Capri-nut John Barker a chance to drive a race-spec RS2600 in the Le Mans Classic was a dream come true
2 Oct 2008
Honda Civic Mugen RR
Reviews

Honda Civic Mugen RR

The Mugen RR takes front-drive cars to a new level, and we’ve driven the only one in the UK
1 Sep 2008
KTM X-Bow
KTM X-Bow
Reviews

KTM X-Bow

Finally we get to drive the extraordinary X-Bow – and it’s terrific
19 Aug 2008
Brabus Bullit
Brabus Bullit
Reviews

Brabus Bullit

The Bullit packs Brabus’s monstrous 720bhp twin-turbo V12 into the C-class bodyshell. John Barker takes aim and fires it up the road
7 Jul 2008
Volvo C30
Volvo C30
Long term tests

Volvo C30

Distinctive looks and economical but we'd trade the handling a smidgen for a smoother ride
10 Jun 2008
Avro 720 Mirage
Avro 720 Mirage
Reviews

Avro 720 Mirage

Power, handling and styling upgrades for final Ford GTs
9 Jun 2008
Honda S2000 GT
Honda S2000 GT
Reviews

Honda S2000 GT

Worthwhile revisions for the evergreen sports car
29 May 2008
Mercedes readies 670bhp super-SL: Mercedes readies 670bhp super-SL
News

Mercedes readies 670bhp super-SL: Mercedes readies 670bhp super-SL

SL65 ‘Black series’ to tackle Ferarri 599 head-on
15 May 2008
Vauxhall Astra
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring
Reviews

Vauxhall Astra

Improved handling from attention-grabbing special-edition Astra
14 May 2008
Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Successor to the highly regarded SL55 gets 518bhp 6.2-litre V8 and innovative gearbox
30 Apr 2008
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Bentley Continental GT v Ferrari 599 GTB: Bentley Continental GT v Ferrari 599 GTB
Group tests

Bentley Continental GT v Ferrari 599 GTB: Bentley Continental GT v Ferrari 599 GTB

Can the extraordinarily capable and sumptuous Continental GT topple the incisive Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano as the world's greatest GT?
13 Mar 2008
Ford Shelby GT
Ford Shelby GT
Reviews

Ford Shelby GT

Shelby-tweaked Mustang entertains in an appropriately retro fashion
21 Feb 2008
Nissan Micra 350SR
Long term tests

Nissan Micra 350SR

Our Micra's been recalled for a facelift and a winter rest
7 Feb 2008
Farbio GTS
Farbio GTS
Reviews

Farbio GTS

Britain’s newest sports car hope, the Farbio GTS, is finally here. Time to find out how it measures up
24 Jan 2008
BMW M3: BMW M3: new arrival
BMW M3
Long term tests

BMW M3: BMW M3: new arrival

Our M3's a short term long termer, but we'll still give it a thorough assessment
14 Nov 2007
Colin McRae: a hero remembered
News

Colin McRae: a hero remembered

No one epitomised the thrill of driving better than Colin McRae
16 Oct 2007
Proton Satira
Proton Satira Neo 1.6 GSX
Reviews

Proton Satira

With Lotus’s help, the new Proton Satria is a decent warm hatch
10 Oct 2007
Vauxhall VXR8 v BMW 335i: VXR8 v BMW 335i
Group tests

Vauxhall VXR8 v BMW 335i: VXR8 v BMW 335i

Vauxhall’s brawny VXR8 is a lot of car for the money, but is BMW’s 335i the smarter choice?
4 Oct 2007
Jaguar XJR
Jaguar XJR
Reviews

Jaguar XJR

Supercharged Jag flagship gets a mid-life refresh
22 Aug 2007
Alfa Romeo Brera V6 v Audi S3 v BMW 130i v Mazda 3 MPS
Group tests

Alfa Romeo Brera V6 v Audi S3 v BMW 130i v Mazda 3 MPS

BMW’s 261bhp 130i M Sport is more desirable than ever, but are there more interesting ways to get the same power?
13 Aug 2007
Volvo V70
Volvo V70
Reviews

Volvo V70

Nippy estate goes from M3 wannabe to big softy
12 Aug 2007
Bentley Azure
Bentley Azure
Reviews

Bentley Azure

Bentley enhances its ’07 Azure with a six-speed auto
2 Aug 2007
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Vauxhall VXR
Vauxhall Monaro VXR 500
Reviews

Vauxhall VXR

The Monaro VXR 500 claims to be the fastest Vauxhall since the Lotus Carlton. Can it really do 185mph?
26 Apr 2007
Mercedes-Benz CL
Mercedes CL
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz CL

Big coupe is reborn. Yep, it’s another mega-Merc
4 Oct 2006
Volkswagen Golf GT
VW Golf GTI
Reviews

Volkswagen Golf GT

There’s a diesel version – and very good it is, too
2 Oct 2006
Westfield 1600M
Reviews

Westfield 1600M

Lightweight kit brings new life to old Mazdas
27 Sep 2006
Brooke 260 Double R
Reviews

Brooke 260 Double R

Reborn marque offers classic looks and Cosworth power
16 May 2006
Ford Focus
Reviews

Ford Focus

Neat remapping swells the appeal of the excellent ST
8 May 2006
Audi S6
Reviews

Audi S6

A sleek saloon packing a Lambo V10? Not quite, but close
6 Apr 2006
Caterham
Reviews

Caterham

Racer previews 210bhp Cosworth-powered road car
22 Mar 2006
Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0
Long term tests

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0

Don't buy a Monaro if you want to join a club. Since our long-termer arrived ten months and almost 15,000 miles ago, I haven't seen another on the roa…
6 Mar 2006
Mercedes ML
Reviews

Mercedes ML

Danish tuner gives new ML a supercharger - and 600bhp
6 Mar 2006