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Subaru Impreza RB5 (1999) review – limited-run rally special is still a riot today
Subaru Impreza RB5
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Subaru Impreza RB5 (1999) review – limited-run rally special is still a riot today

The Richard Burns 5 marked the moment the ubiquitous hero car of early-era evo found its sweet spot. It’s one of the greatest performance cars from th…
14 Aug 2025
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera (1984 - 1989) review – flawed but furiously charming
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera
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Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera (1984 - 1989) review – flawed but furiously charming

The Porsche 911 had not become the perfected sports car we know and love today by the 1980s. But it was enormously charming and potent for its era
11 Aug 2025
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car
TVR Griffith front
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TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car

The Griffith established TVR as a genuine contender and transformed the company’s fortunes – and it’s still as exhilarating to drive now as it was in …
3 Aug 2025
Porsche 911 Carrera (996, 1997-2005) review – an evo Car of the Year champion for under £20k
Porsche 911 Carrera (996) – front
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Porsche 911 Carrera (996, 1997-2005) review – an evo Car of the Year champion for under £20k

Performance cars have come a long way since the 996 Carrera became our first eCoty winner, but are the qualities that made it stand out in 1998 still …
25 Jul 2025
Ferrari Testarossa (1984 - 1991) review – the Lamborghini Countach’s more usable arch enemy
Ferrari Testarossa front
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Ferrari Testarossa (1984 - 1991) review – the Lamborghini Countach’s more usable arch enemy

The Testarossa is famed for being the more accessible ‘80s supercar than the Countach it rivalled but was no less of a pinup icon
23 Jul 2025

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Used Toyota GR86 (2022 - 2024) review – short-lived sports car brilliance
Best driver's cars 2023 - Toyota GR86
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Used Toyota GR86 (2022 - 2024) review – short-lived sports car brilliance

No minor revision, the GR86 delivers thrills beyond the reach of its iconic predecessor – if you managed to get hold of one...
11 Jul 2025
Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984 - 1989) – driving a lightweight Japanese sports car icon
Toyota MR2 – front
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Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984 - 1989) – driving a lightweight Japanese sports car icon

Conceived amid the oil crisis of the 1970s, Toyota’s brave vision for a fuel-sipping sports car was a stroke of genius
27 Jun 2025
Audi Quattro (1980-1991) review – a 1980s road-going rally icon
Audi Quattro front
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Audi Quattro (1980-1991) review – a 1980s road-going rally icon

Arguably Audi's definitive model, the Quattro is an inimitable moment in motoring history that's all Ingolstadt's own
22 Jun 2025
BMW M3 (E30, 1986-1990) review – the greatest M car of all?
BMW E30 M3 – front
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BMW M3 (E30, 1986-1990) review – the greatest M car of all?

The E30 BMW M3 fully deserves its legendary status, born from racing and still delivering a knock-out drive four decades on from its launch
13 Jun 2025
Used Peugeot 205 GTI (1985 - 1995) review – the ultimate retro 1980s hot hatch?
Peugeot 205 GTI front
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Used Peugeot 205 GTI (1985 - 1995) review – the ultimate retro 1980s hot hatch?

With the 205 GTI, Peugeot set the blueprint for what we look for in a small fun hot hatch. Willing, chuckable, often a little too exciting for the dri…
8 Jun 2025
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Ford GT (2004 - 2006) review: Ford's supercar Ferrari beater
Ford GT evo 25
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Ford GT (2004 - 2006) review: Ford's supercar Ferrari beater

The Blue Oval’s second supercar was nothing short of remarkable, with few supercars allowing such easy access to their performance as the original For…
17 Jan 2025
Used Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001-2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550 Maranello
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish evo 25
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Used Aston Martin Vanquish (Mk1, 2001-2007): Britain's answer to the Ferrari 550 Maranello

One of the most significant of all Astons, the Mk1 Vanquish remains a brilliantly enjoyable driver’s car. The new one has much to live up to...
7 Sep 2024
Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage
Ford Heritage Collection tour
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Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage

Who doesn’t love a fast Ford? Prepare for a nostalgia overload as we get a guided tour of Ford UK’s magnificent, newly rehomed Heritage Collection
7 Jul 2024
Aston Martin Bulldog: the story of Aston's first hypercar
Aston Martin Bulldog
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Aston Martin Bulldog: the story of Aston's first hypercar

It was the cubist curiosity that was Aston's first hypercar: the Bulldog
7 Jun 2023
Bentley Continental R Mulliner: review, history and specs
Bentley Continental R Mulliner
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Bentley Continental R Mulliner: review, history and specs

A sublime GT with a stonking, turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, the 1990s Continental R was a landmark car for Bentley
7 Apr 2023
Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS: history, specs and buying guide
Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS buying guide
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Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS: history, specs and buying guide

With a little help from a certain private eye, the 308 GTB/GTS would become Ferrari’s best-selling model. Here’s our essential guide
25 Jan 2021
Lotus Elise S2 buying guide
Lotus Elise S2
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Lotus Elise S2 buying guide

There are many versions of the S2 Elise – and they’re all brilliant. Here’s the low-down
6 Jan 2021
Ferrari 550 Maranello: history, specs and used review
Ferrari 550 Maranello front
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Ferrari 550 Maranello: history, specs and used review

The decision to revert to a front-engined layout for the 550 Maranello led to the creation of an all-time Ferrari great
3 Jan 2021
Aston Martin DB4: review, history and specs
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Aston Martin DB4: review, history and specs

1959 was a watershed year for Aston Martin. As the DBR1 swept all before it on the track, the first customers were taking deliveries of the all-new DB…
11 Oct 2020
Ferrari 360 Modena: history, specs and buying guide
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Ferrari 360 Modena: history, specs and buying guide

The 360 Modena and Spider are good value right now. If you fancy having one in your life, here’s what you need to know
30 Aug 2020
Ferrari F430 used buying guide 
Ferrari F430 front
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Ferrari F430 used buying guide 

With some sensible checks and research, Modena’s V8 ‘baby Enzo’ could be yours from £60k
24 Jan 2020
BMW M3 E90/E92 (2007-2013) buying guide
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BMW M3 E90/E92 (2007-2013) buying guide

It has one of the greatest naturally aspirated engines ever made – and the chassis to exploit it. Today this could all be yours from just £15k
16 Sep 2019
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Used Audi RS5 8T (2010 - 2016) - buying guide
Audi RS5 quattro coupe review
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Used Audi RS5 8T (2010 - 2016) - buying guide

Can a naturally aspirated, 444bhp sports coupe possibly be a bad second-hand buy?
2 Nov 2018
Ford Focus RS Mk2 (2009-2011): buying guide
Ford Focus RS Mk2 – front
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Ford Focus RS Mk2 (2009-2011): buying guide

It's characterful, hard-wearing and has a thoroughly modern power figure. Here's how you could be driving a Mk2 Focus RS for under £20k.
30 Nov 2017
Nissan 350Z (2003-2009): review, specs and buying guide
Nissan 350Z – front quarter
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Nissan 350Z (2003-2009): review, specs and buying guide

Nissan's mini muscle car is aging nicely and offers simple pleasures from just £5000. Is it all too good to be true?
16 Nov 2017
Nissan 350Z 2003-2009: review, specs and buying guide
Nissan 350Z – front quarter
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Nissan 350Z 2003-2009: review, specs and buying guide

Nissan's mini muscle car is aging nicely and offers simple pleasures from just £5000. Is it all too good to be true?
31 Oct 2016
Jaguar XFR buying guide
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Jaguar XFR buying guide

Jaguar's 503bhp supercharged M5-worrier can now be had for as little as £20k. Tempted? Here's what you need to know
24 Feb 2015
BMW 530d SE Touring review - price, specs and 0-60 time
BMW 530d SE Touring review
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BMW 530d SE Touring review - price, specs and 0-60 time

Estate version of new BMW 5-Series, 3-litre turbodiesel engine, no shortage of options
30 Jan 2015
Mazda MX-5 (Mk3) buying guide
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Mazda MX-5 (Mk3) buying guide

After a shaky start, the Mk3 MX-5 soon hit its stride, and the earliest cars are now a very tempting £4k
26 Jan 2015
Audi S3 buying guide
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Audi S3 buying guide

Audi's premium hatch brings 261bhp and a touch of RS-style class for as little as £10k
20 Jan 2015
Ford Focus RS (mk2) buying guide
Ford Focus RS buying guide
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Ford Focus RS (mk2) buying guide

The mk2 Focus RS has a fanatical following – not least among tuners, who squeeze as much as 400bhp from its turbo engine.
17 Dec 2014
Volkswagen Passat R36 review - price, specs and 0-60 time
VW Passat R36
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Volkswagen Passat R36 review - price, specs and 0-60 time

It could be a junior RS4 – but is it really?
12 Aug 2014
TVR Tamora buying guide
TVR Tamora buying guide
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TVR Tamora buying guide

The oft-overlooked TVR Tamora is one of the best-driving TVRs and good value too. Here's what you need to know when buying a used example.
31 Jul 2013
Ariel Atom buying guide
Ariel Atom
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Ariel Atom buying guide

A great British success story, the Ariel Atom serves up as many thrills as you can handle. Here's what you need to know about buying one.
12 Jun 2013