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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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Audi A1 Quattro vs Mini JCW GP, Ford Focus RS500 and Renault

The four-wheel-drive Audi A1 Quattro and new Mini GP battle the Megane R26.R and Focus RS500 on road and track.

3 Jun 2013

Radical SR3 SL on the Tour Britannia rain

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Radical on the Tour Britannia

Driving a 300bhp Radical SR3 SL, Richard Meaden spends three days getting drenched on one of the UK’s toughest motorsport events – the Tour Britannia

15 May 2013

Escort Cosworth vs 911 Turbo, Skyline GT-R, Megane R26.R and Maserati Ghibli

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Classic Turbos tested

From original 911 Turbo to Mégane R26.R, via Skyline GT-R, Escort Cosworth and Ghibli Cup, Richard Meaden revisits five definitive turbocharged perfor…

19 Apr 2013

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Nissan Skyline GT-R Calsonic

evo goes to Japan to become the first press outlet to drive the Calsonic GT-R

8 Apr 2013

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Noble M600: A-Z Supercars

The Noble M600 boasts a lightweight carbonfibre structure, 650bhp twin-turbo V8 and a chassis to die for

22 Mar 2013

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2013 Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo review and pictures

We drive the all-new Renault Clio 200 Turbo, complete with controversial EDC twin-clutch gearbox. Another Renaultsport great?

14 Mar 2013

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Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design - review

The Porsche 911 by Singer is one British man’s take on automotive perfection.

11 Mar 2013

Subaru BRZ vs Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo review

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Subaru BRZ vs Impreza Turbo

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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Tuned 205 GTI vs Mazda MX-5 Turbo

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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VW Up vs Fiat Panda TwinAir

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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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 2.2T

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 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 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 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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Schumacher's Ferrari

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 12C vs 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 3.4 group test

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

18 Dec 2012

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News

New Aston 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 v its rivals

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 1M v its rivals

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 rivals

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

19 Dec 2011