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Peter Tomalin
Renault Clio 197/200 checkpoints
Renaultsport Clio 197/200 checkpoints
Advice

Renault Clio 197/200 checkpoints

All the checks you need to make when buying a Clio 197 or 200.
14 Jan 2013
Aston Martin Virage Volante review
Aston Martin Virage Volante
Reviews

Aston Martin Virage Volante review

The Aston Martin Virage sits neatly between the DB9 and DBS ranges. We try the convertible Volante version
1 Mar 2012
Driven: New Lotus Evora IPS
Lotus Evora IPS
Reviews

Driven: New Lotus Evora IPS

Lotus has given Evora buyers the choice of a new automatic transmission for those who prefer their sportscars with just two pedals
29 Jun 2011
Jaguar celebration drive gallery
Jaguar 75 celebration drive to Goodwood
Features

Jaguar celebration drive gallery

75 classic Jags drove from Coventry to the Goodwood Revival meeting to celebrate 75 years of Jaguar. Peter Tomalin reports
22 Sep 2010
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Infiniti G37x review
Infiniti G37x static with building
Reviews

Infiniti G37x review

Fancy an Audi S4 or BMW 335i? How about an Infiniti instead? Peter Tomalin gets to grips with the 4wd G37x.
6 May 2010
Evora v GT-R
Lotus Evora v Nissan GT-R
Features

Evora v GT-R

This year’s evo Car of the Year meets last year’s. Which of them is destined for true greatness, asks Peter Tomalin
15 Dec 2009
Audi S4 Avant
Audi S4 Avant
Long term tests

Audi S4 Avant

Fiddle with this and fiddle with that and you can tailor the Audi to your exact driving requirements
1 Dec 2009
Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5
Long term tests

Mazda MX-5

Inactivity caused a couple of issues but once up and running, our Mazda MX-5 tackled a trackday with great style
1 Dec 2009
Mazda MX-5 mk1
Mazda MX-5
Long term tests

Mazda MX-5 mk1

Deep regrets as out MX-5 moves on. The simple fact is, you really can’t buy more fun for a grand
19 Nov 2009
TVR Sagaris
TVR Sagaris
Advice

TVR Sagaris

TVR's Sagaris was the last of the TVR line and as a consequence better built and sorted than predecessors
17 Nov 2009
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Porsche Boxster S
Porsche Boxster S
Advice

Porsche Boxster S

A predictably competent all-round package, the Porsche Boxster is a safe secondhand choice for the motoring enthusiast
10 Nov 2009
Audi S4 Avant
Audi S4 Avant
Long term tests

Audi S4 Avant

An Audi S4 Avant joins the fleet and Peter Tomalin blags it for a family holiday in the Dordogne. The perfect test
3 Nov 2009
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Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5
Long term tests

Mazda MX-5

Peter Tomalin does it himself with our ex-Grand Challenge Mazda MX-5
1 Nov 2009
Icon: TVR Griffith
TVR factory
Features

Icon: TVR Griffith

The curvy TVR Griffith caught the car-buying public's imagination in 1990, and made the company recession-resistant in the early 90s
1 Sep 2009
Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Some sadness as our Impreza goes back. Underrated, dependable, quick and neutral, but ultimately lacking the spark that would have elevated it higher …
21 Jul 2009
Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5
Long term tests

Mazda MX-5

Peter Tomalin takes on our Mazda MX-5, and intends to run it on a shoestring throughout summer. We'll see...
15 Jul 2009
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Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Features

Tesla Roadster

Is the Tesla electric Roadster a practical proposition? Peter Tomalin investigates
2 Jun 2009
Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza and Mazda MX-5
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Anyone else seen the new-shape Impreza on the road? Let Peter Tomalin know...
29 May 2009
Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Snow meant we could test the Impreza's traction control, but it wasn't as expected
21 May 2009
Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

A few tweaks and our Impreza's faster than a 288 GTO now
22 Apr 2009
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Porsche Cayenne diesel
Reviews

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Porsche purists may wish to avert their gaze at this point
22 Apr 2009
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Our Impreza's taken everything in its stride, and can be fuel-efficient, too, if you drive sensibly
5 Mar 2009
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Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza STI 330S
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Is the Subaru Impreza STI 330S worth £4,400 over the stock STI? Good question
29 Jan 2009
Veyron to the Riviera
Bugatti Veyron
Features

Veyron to the Riviera

A Bugatti Veyron, the mountain roads of the French Riviera, and the ghost of a racing driver. Peter Tomalin finds driving heaven
19 Nov 2008
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Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Our Impreza takes to the track at the Bedford Autodrome
16 Sep 2008
Impreza WRX STI
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Impreza WRX STI

Temporary frustrations kick in as we find our way around the counter-intuitive alarm and central locking
11 Sep 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX STI: new arrival
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Long term tests

Subaru Impreza WRX STI: new arrival

Our new long term Impreza has already won the heart of Peter Tomalin
14 Aug 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX
Subaru Impreza WRX
Long term tests

Subaru Impreza WRX

Not as hardcore as we've come to expect, but a cracking car nonetheless
8 Jul 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX
Subaru Impreza WRX
Long term tests

Subaru Impreza WRX

The Impreza needed time to work its charm on Peter Tomalin
12 May 2008
Jeff Daniels 1939-2008
News

Jeff Daniels 1939-2008

Tribute to a friend and great character
2 Apr 2008
Mitsubishi i
Mitsubishi i
Reviews

Mitsubishi i

Mitsubishi's i is characterful and the Smart that never was. It should meet its sales target...
10 Oct 2007
Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi PD vRS engine
Reviews

Skoda Octavia

Torque-laden diesel version of Octavia vRS
8 Jun 2007
Jaguar XK
Jaguar XK
Long term tests

Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK has gone back, and Peter Tomalin reckons it will be a hard act to follow, despite some persistent electrical niggles
1 Jun 2007
Jaguar XK
Jaguar XK
Long term tests

Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK comes off second in a battle with some storm debris, but Harry's still impressed on a West Country cruise
28 Apr 2007