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Henry Catchpole

If there’s a twisting piece of road in a spectacular location, then you can be pretty sure Henry’s sideburns have either driven there or are plotting to do so. When he’s not halfway up the Atlas Mountains or in the depths of southern Brazil, lofty Catchpole (he’s 6ft 5in) also writes first drives, group tests and interviews. He has a particular soft spot for rally cars and anything lightweight – he once ran a long-term Caterham through winter with no roof. At weekends you’ll probably find him racing a bicycle.

Features

Absolute Beginners: Henry and Owen go rallying

Our Henry has decided that 2008 will be the year when he makes his rally debut. All he needs is a licence, and a car, and a co-driver…

11 Jun 2008

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Reviews

Audi R8 V12 TDI

A 200mph supercar powered by the devil’s own fuel? Could a sworn petrolhead ever love the Audi R8 V12 TDI?

27 May 2008

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Long term tests

Caterham Superlight 150

If you can live with the occasional wet seat, the Caterham's a great drive

27 May 2008

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Group tests

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK v Mitsubishi Evo X FQ300 SST

Impreza versus Evo. The names are the same, but this time the protagonists are very different

22 May 2008

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Long term tests

Peugeot 205 GTI

Henry Catchpole tries his hand at rallying

22 May 2008

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Reviews

AC Schnitzer Profile

German specialist’s version of Z4 M Coupe features 364bhp straight-six

22 May 2008

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Long term tests

Caterham Superlight 150

There’s no such thing as bad weather with the Caterham, just inappropriate clothing...

15 May 2008

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Long term tests

Nissan Navara

Towing a trailered Peugeot was the ultimate test for the Navara

7 May 2008

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Reviews

Citroen C2 HDi VTS

Diesel supermini that’s fun and cheap to run, if not so cheap to buy

10 Apr 2008

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Long term tests

Caterham Superlight 150

A weepy radiator on our Caterham meant long trips needed careful preparation

10 Apr 2008

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Reviews

Lotus Elise SC

Supercharger gives Elise 217bhp, but does it really need it?

18 Mar 2008

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Long term tests

Caterham Superlight 150: New arrival

Henry Catchpole displays true grit as he commutes in winter with Caterham's Roadsport 150

12 Mar 2008

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Reviews

AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S

The Cooper S is under attack from the new breed of superminis. AC Schnitzer has the answer

11 Mar 2008

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Reviews

Corsa VXR 888

Remap makes Corsa almost too hot to handle

14 Feb 2008

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Reviews

Ariel Atom 3 (2007 - 2013) review, history and specs

Extreme sports car gets a new engine and a more spacious ‘interior’

17 Jan 2008

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Long term tests

Nissan Micra 350SR

The Nissan won't win over neighbours with its noise in the morning, but the local toms love it...

9 Jan 2008

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Long term tests

Nissan Navara

Our Navara turns support vehicle as Henry Catchpole embarks on a cycling marathon

9 Jan 2008

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Group tests

Mini Cooper S Works v Renault Clio 197 R27: Mini Cooper S Works v Renault Clio 197 R27

The shapes may be familiar, but they conceal the ultimate incarnations of the latest Mini Cooper and Renault Clio

20 Dec 2007

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Reviews

Fiat Abarth Grande Punto

Revitalised Abarth brand returns with a feisty 153bhp hatchback

22 Nov 2007

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Reviews

Lotus Exige

Carbonfibre specialists give Lotus Exige some extra attitude

4 Oct 2007

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Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX GB270 (MY07) review

Old Impreza Turbo goes out with a bang (and a suitably epic rear wing)

23 Sep 2007

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Group tests

Elfin Clubman v Lotus 2-Eleven

V8-engined Elfin Clubman squares up to the lightweight Lotus 2-Eleven

6 Sep 2007

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Reviews

997 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet review - is the Turbo better without a roof?

The top 911 loses its head but surprisingly not its edge

29 Aug 2007

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Reviews

Vauxhall VXR8

What's a VXR8 I hear you ask? An over-the-top V8 performance Vauxhall from down-under for just £35K

28 Jun 2007

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Reviews

Renaultsport Mégane 175 dCi review - does diesel spoil the recipe?

Renaultsport’s first diesel combines economy with a proper sporting chassis

24 Jun 2007

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Group tests

Peugeot 207 GTI v Renaultsport Clio 197 R27

The search for a small hot hatch hero continues as Peugeot and Renault wade in with new contenders

20 Jun 2007

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Reviews

Giugiaro Mustang

This carbonfibre-bodied concept car brings together the American muscle of the Ford Mustang and Italian style of designer Giugiaro

19 May 2007

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997 Porsche 911 Turbo review - is the Turbo still the king of its castle?

Engine tweaks give the turbocharged Porsche 911 another 62bhp to take it further into supercar territory

11 May 2007

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Reviews

Hyundai Coupe

Makeover attempts to bring new life to ageing Hyundai Coupe V6

24 Apr 2007

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Reviews

Ford Focus ST BBR ST280 2007 review

Upgrade package gives Ford's Focus ST hot hatch an extra 55bhp

26 Mar 2007

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Reviews

Caterham

125bhp Ford engine replaces K-series in timeless Seven

22 Jan 2007

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Reviews

Alfa GT Q2

148bhp diesel coupe with self-locking differential

8 Jan 2007

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Long term tests

VW Golf GTI

Henry Catchpole says farewell to the Golf GTI

15 Dec 2006

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Long term tests

VW Golf GTI

Henry Catchpole contemplates the colour choice on his Golf GTI

17 Nov 2006