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Richard Meaden

A motoring journalist and racer for over 20 years, Dickie is one of the founder members of the evo team, a former editor, and current columnist. He made his race debut in 1993, and since then has raced in various one-make series with Ginetta, Vauxhall, Renault and Porsche, and has competed in the Nürburgring 24 Hours since 2006. In 2007 and 2008 Dickie competed in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in 2011 set a new world record for a production sedan at Bonneville Speed Week… in Skoda Octavia vRS. The speed? 227.08 mph. Yes, honestly.

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Subaru BRZ vs Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo review

So is the move to natural aspiration and rear drive a step in the right direction for Subaru? Richard Meaden decides by driving the BRZ back-to-back w…

25 Feb 2013

BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo vs PUG1OFF Peugeot 205 GTI 195

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BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo vs PUG1OFF Peugeot 205 GTI 195 review

They were great in the early ’90s, and now, with some choice upgrades, this Peugeot 205 GTI and mk1 Mazda MX-5 offer thrills to rival modern performan…

21 Feb 2013

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BMW M5 vs Lotus Carlton

New M5 meets Lotus Carlton, separated by 22 years but united by twin-turbo engines and an appetite for seriously big speeds.

19 Feb 2013

BBR Super 180 and Stage Two Mazda MX-5 review

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BBR Super 180 and Stage Two Mazda MX-5 review and pictures

The BBR Super 180 and Stage Two are potent conversions to boost the Mazda MX-5 sports car notably

18 Feb 2013

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Volkswagen Up vs Fiat Panda TwinAir review

The Fiat Panda TwinAir and Volkswagen Up both cost less than £11,000 and promise to achieve over 60mpg, so can they really be fun to drive too?

15 Feb 2013

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2013 Jaguar XFR Speed Pack review and pictures

We review the new 174mph Jaguar XFR Speed Pack. Is the faster options pack worth spending your money on?

12 Feb 2013

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Porsche Boxster vs Lotus Elise S

Which of these sub-£40K sports cars delivers the best open-top kicks, the all-new 2.7-litre Porsche Boxster or the latest supercharged Lotus Elise? Ri…

4 Feb 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 group test conclusion

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 3.0 SC (1978-1983)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 2.2T (1969-1971)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 964 Carrera 2 (1989-1993)

Richard Meaden charts the journey of the iconic Porsche 911 and its half century automotive evolution

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 993 Carrera (1993-1998)

Richard Meaden charts the journey of the iconic Porsche 911 and its half century automotive evolution...

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 997 Carrera (2004-2012)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car driven

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Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car driven

evo gets behind the wheel of something very special - a red Ferrari Formula 1 car with 'Schumacher' etched on the side

20 Dec 2012

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McLaren MP4-12C vs Ferrari F40

McLaren's turbocharged supercar, the MP4-12C, meets a forced induction icon - the Ferrari F40

20 Dec 2012

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Porsche 911 vs GT-R, XKR, M3, Evora and C63

The new 991-gen Porsche 911 Carrera faces its foes from Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes, Lotus and Nissan

18 Dec 2012

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New Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martin pulls the covers off its all-new Vanquish, which replaces the DBS with 565bhp and sharper looks

20 Jun 2012

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2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG review

We drive the all-new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG roadster, with a twin-turbo V8 engine and lots of impressive technology

2 May 2012

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Ferrari California Handling Speciale review

The Ferrari California gets a refresh. More power, less weight, sharper handling

18 Apr 2012

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Motormutt hero: TVR 420 SEAC

Richard Meaden has been daydreaming again, this time about a TVR 420 SEAC that he's found through evo's Motormutt used car search engine

23 Mar 2012

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Motormutt hero: Lotus Elise S1

Richard Meaden introduces us to the first of his Friday daydreams - cars found through evo's Motormutt used car search engine

16 Mar 2012

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Porsche Panamera GTS (2012) review

We get behind the wheel of the most driver-focused Porsche saloon yet, the Panamera GTS. A 911 for four?

27 Jan 2012

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Paul Stephens Porsche 911 Spyder review

We drive retro-modern Porsche creator Paul Stephens' unique roofless 911 Spyder

23 Jan 2012

Mini Coupe JCW v Renault Clio 200 v Corsa VXR Nurburgring v Abarth 695 Tributo

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Mini Coupe JCW v Renault Clio 200 v Corsa VXR Nurburgring v Abarth 695 Tributo

Mini's pumped-up John Cooper Works Coupe tackles its hot hatch foes, the Clio 200 Cup, Corsa VXR Nurburgring and Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

21 Dec 2011

BMW 1-series M Coupe v Porsche Cayman R, Audi TT RS, Nissan 370Z

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BMW 1-series M Coupe v Porsche Cayman R, Audi TT RS, Nissan 370Z

BMW's baby M car, the new 1-series M Coupe, battles tough rivals fron Porsche, Nissan and Audi. Richard Meaden referees on road and track

20 Dec 2011

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Peugeot RCZ v Audi TT v Volkswagen Scirocco

The curvy new Peugeot RCZ battles its most talented coupe rivals, the Audi TT and Volkswagen Scirocco

19 Dec 2011

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante review

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder gets the LP570-4 Superleggera treatment with less weight, more power and a whole heap of attitude

15 Dec 2010

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Aston Martin N420 Roadster

Drop-top version of special-edition V8 Vantage, carbonfibre aero kit, best Vantage chassis to date

1 Dec 2010

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The Aston Martin One-77 experience

Dickie Meaden finds out what it's like to be an Aston Martin One-77 owner on the day you collect your new car.

26 Nov 2010

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Gran Turismo 5 reaches PlayStation3

Long awaited racing game Gran Turismo 5 finally makes it to PlayStation 3. Richard Meaden reviews

25 Nov 2010

Porsche 964 RS v Ferrari 348 GT Competizione

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Porsche 964 RS v Ferrari 348 GT Competizione

The 1990s 964 RS is now one of the most sought-after Porsches, but its even rarer Ferrari counterpart remains a relative unknown. Richard Meaden finds…

24 Nov 2010

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997.2 Porsche 911 Speedster review - return of the low-roof 911

Is Porsche Exclusive’s £144,100 911 Speedster a collector’s trinket or a serious driver’s car? We find out.

3 Nov 2010

Superformance Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe MKII review

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Superformance Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe MKII review

Updated version of recreated 60s racer. Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe gets new engines, starting at 437bhp

22 Sep 2010