VW Golf GTI

VW Golf GTI
The Golf, not unlike its keeper, has an occasional reluctance to wake up in the mornings. It has never actually failed to start on the first turn of t…
Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT
Since mentioning the fuel filling problem a few months back, I've been heartened to receive lots of feedback from a surprising number of fellow 'Stang…
BMW 130i M Sport

BMW 130i M Sport
It's not every day you get an empty track to play with, so when the boys at the Bedford Autodrome waved me out onto the circuit, I was determined to m…
Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Porsche 911 Carrera 2
As the odometer clicked over to 90,000, it struck me how irrational we (by which I mean Harry) were being when we decided to buy a 993 Carrera. Okay, …
Smart Forfour Brabus

Smart Forfour Brabus
Now I've got used to the Smart's ways, I'm really enjoying driving it. It will never be as good to drive as, say, Henry's Golf, but the more miles I c…
Ferrari 550

Ferrari 550
It's disappeared again, with just an empty space in the garage to serve as a reminder that the big Fiat is back in Ferrari la-la land. It was supposed…
Jaguar S-type 4.2 V8 R

Jaguar S-type 4.2 V8 R
When the first S-types appeared in the late '90s, I hated them with a passion. Too many focus groups and styling clinics had produced a throwback to a…
Vauxhall Astra VXR - Fast Fleet

Vauxhall Astra VXR - Fast Fleet
Hot hatches offer some of the best value for affordable performance. Step up Astra VXR...
Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT, with its all-carbonfibre construction, 604bhp
5.7-litre V10 engine and top speed on the far side of 200mph, is evo's pick of…
Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Porsche 911 Carrera 2
Bastards! I think that just about says it all, really. Quite what 'MINE BITCH' is meant to signify I'm not sure, but no doubt it was hilarious at the …
Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0
Don't buy a Monaro if you want to join a club. Since our long-termer arrived ten months and almost 15,000 miles ago, I haven't seen another on the roa…
Hyundai Coupe V6

Hyundai Coupe V6
With Project XI well underway, I've effectively got two project cars on the go simultaneously, as I'm also transforming our humble Hyundai Coupe into …
Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT
Our 'Stang must have been hurt by my jibes last month, for it managed an all-time-best fuel consumption figure of 20.6mpg on a recent long run, while …
Renault Mégane R.S 225 Trophy - fast fleet report 3

Renault Mégane R.S 225 Trophy - fast fleet report 3
Our Megane went in for its first service
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The Aston has been back for a couple of weeks now, following a week-long visit to the factory where its bout of starting maladies was investigated. Th…
Audi RS4 v BMW M3 v Mercedes C55: Power Shift

Audi RS4 v BMW M3 v Mercedes C55: Power Shift
The brilliant new 4WD Audi RS4 has the BMW M3 CS and Mercedes C55 AMG firmly in its sights
Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Porsche 911 Carrera 2
As mentioned last month, I've been amazed by the 993's progressive breakaway when the rear Bridgestones give up their grip and the weight of the rear-…
Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 R

Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 R
The Jag has now been back with us for more than a month since the prolonged investigation into its electronic epilepsy. It has also become clear why i…
BMW 130i M Sport

BMW 130i M Sport
The Christmas break meant a jaunt to Wales to see the folks, and the chance to really get to know the 130.
















