Ford Escort Mexico review – all the power you'll ever need
Ford Escort Mexico review – all the power you'll ever need
If there's ever a car to demonstrate that power and speed aren't necessary for a thrilling drive, it has to be the Ford Escort Mexico.
Opinion - Richard Meaden
Opinion - Richard Meaden
Could recent changes to cars and roads be causing driving standards to decline? Dickie has noticed some worrying initial signs.
'The speed at which electric hypercars are appearing is turning me off'
'The speed at which electric hypercars are appearing is turning me off'
Not only is the way in which hypercars are built rapidly changing, but so is their raison d’être.
‘The elusive thrill of driving is more readily accessed with the roof down’
‘The elusive thrill of driving is more readily accessed with the roof down’
Perhaps more evidence of his advancing years, Meaden confesses to a growing passion for convertible motoring
‘When it comes to car ownership I reckon we all fall into one of three categories’
‘When it comes to car ownership I reckon we all fall into one of three categories’
Dickie Meaden discusses the three different personality types that exist among car owners.
'It’s the battle of risk versus reward that’s catnip for car nuts like us'
'It’s the battle of risk versus reward that’s catnip for car nuts like us'
When the alarm bells (and suspension failure warnings) are ringing, should you still buy that well-used dream car? Meaden did.
‘Ring records once meant something, now I feel completely immune to their impact’
‘Ring records once meant something, now I feel completely immune to their impact’
Nürburgring lap records have become mighty but meaningless, says Meaden, who reckons we can bring back the awe of the olden days
'The roads are a treasure trove of memorable turns if you’re on the lookout'
'The roads are a treasure trove of memorable turns if you’re on the lookout'
We’ve all got our favourite corners. Meaden wants to hear yours in the hope that it could become part of something rather special
'The critical ingredient isn’t the car or the driver. The road brings the magic'
'The critical ingredient isn’t the car or the driver. The road brings the magic'
Car, driver, road: they’re all important, but which holds most sway when it comes to a rewarding drive?
'The notion of dropping an unlikely motor into an equally unlikely recipient is almost as old as the car itself'
'The notion of dropping an unlikely motor into an equally unlikely recipient is almost as old as the car itself'
Some of the most deranged automotive one-offs are the result of engine swaps. Meaden identifies his favourites.
‘What would you commission as your one-off supercar?’
‘What would you commission as your one-off supercar?’
Money no object. Three words, endless possibilities for the imaginative petrolhead. Meaden gets the ball rolling with his own fantasy car
New v used – which car should you choose? - Porsche 911 Carrera GTS v Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - New v Used
New v used – which car should you choose? - Porsche 911 Carrera GTS v Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - New v Used
The 911 is hard to beat, and the latest GTS is a real gem. But perhaps a special used alternative in the V12 Vantage S might sway you...
Ferrari LaFerrari review, price and video
Ferrari LaFerrari review, price and video
The LaFerrari is finally here - we review Ferrari flagship on road and track
You don't need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint you
You don't need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint you
"Just get up early, drink coffee, grab the keys and drive" says Dickie Meaden
Who asked for autonomous cars?
Who asked for autonomous cars?
Engineers and scitentists are falling over themselves to create the autonomous car, but who actually wants one?
"It takes a special kind of person..."
"It takes a special kind of person..."
So you think the motorsport-inspired livery on your car is cool? It might be, says Meaden, as he plays arbiter of automotive taste
Our relationship with the performance car industry
Our relationship with the performance car industry
The so-called 'power wars' that manufacturers have engaged in are no longer relevant, amusing or helpful.
evo opinion - Dickie Meaden
evo opinion - Dickie Meaden
Car makers are missing out on the incredible power of the silver screen and should try harder to engage with car culture, says Meaden
Aston Martin Vulcan review
Aston Martin Vulcan review
Aston Martin's Vulcan delivers an intoxicating blend of the best bits of driving a race car and an exotic supercar
McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review - has the roadster got the Sports Series sparkle? (video)
McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review - has the roadster got the Sports Series sparkle? (video)
Every bit as good as McLaren 570S with the roof up, with roof down the Spider delivers more fun and a greater sense of occasion
evo Opinion - Dickie Meaden
evo Opinion - Dickie Meaden
It's easy to get sentimental about cars, but to romanticise washing them? No problem for Meaden (who hasn't held a sponge in years)
Richard Meaden - Opinion
Richard Meaden - Opinion
The cornering shot used to be a source of education and inspiration, but its currency has been devalued in recent times, reckons Meaden
"The industry is taking me out of the process of driving"
"The industry is taking me out of the process of driving"
Engineers and scientists are falling over themselves to create the autonomous car, but who actually wants one, asks Meaden
"We're conditioned to want the next big thing"
"We're conditioned to want the next big thing"
Afraid of change, overly sentimental or just uninspired by modern machinery? You may well be a Hoarder, says Meaden
"Brutally unsocial hours are the best for driving"
"Brutally unsocial hours are the best for driving"
You don’t need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint your car with a great road. Just get up early, grab the keys and drive
"Engine swaps embrace anything-goes engineering"
"Engine swaps embrace anything-goes engineering"
Some of the most deranged automotive one-offs are the result of engine swaps. Meaden identifies his favourites
Are electric hypercars just hollow publicity stunts?
Are electric hypercars just hollow publicity stunts?
Not only is the way in which hypercars are built rapidly changing, but so is their raison d'etre. Meaden thinks he's identified a new trend.
Nissan GT-R vs Lotus Evora Sport 410
Nissan GT-R vs Lotus Evora Sport 410
The Lotus Evora Sport 410 and Nissan GT-R cost similar money and have a shared purpose. So how do they compare?
Hennessey Venom GT
Hennessey Venom GT
Veyron power and speed in a mutant Lotus bodyshell, that’s the venom GT
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls
Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?
Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk1 - all white in the 1980s
Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk1 - all white in the 1980s
Is it time to add the Mk1 Astra GTE to the list of all-time great hot hatches?
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring