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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.

Porsche 911 vs GT-R, XKR, M3, Evora and C63
Porsche 911 Carrera group test
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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
New Aston Martin Vanquish
2012 Aston Martin Vanquish
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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
2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG review
2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG
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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
Ferrari California Handling Speciale review
Ferrari California Handling Speciale
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Ferrari California Handling Speciale review

The Ferrari California gets a refresh. More power, less weight, sharper handling
18 Apr 2012
Motormutt hero: TVR 420 SEAC
Motormutt hero: TVR 420 SEAC
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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
Motormutt hero: Lotus Elise S1
Lotus Elise S1
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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
Porsche Panamera GTS (2012) review
Porsche Panamera GTS
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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
Paul Stephens Porsche 911 Spyder review
Paul Stephens Porsche 911 Spyder
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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
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
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
Peugeot RCZ v Audi TT v Volkswagen Scirocco
VW Scirocco Peugeot RCZ Audi TT
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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
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante review
Lambo Performante cornering
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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
Aston Martin N420 Roadster
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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
The Aston Martin One-77 experience
Aston's One-77 handover centre
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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
Gran Turismo 5 reaches PlayStation3
Gran Turismo 5 review screenshot
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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
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
997.2 Porsche 911 Speedster review - return of the low-roof 911
Porsche 911 Speedster road test
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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
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
Audi R8 Spyder v Porsche 911 Turbo v Jaguar XKR v Ferrari California
Audi R8 Spyder group test
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Audi R8 Spyder v Porsche 911 Turbo v Jaguar XKR v Ferrari California

The mighty Audi R8 V10 Spyder meets its supercar convertible rivals from Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar. Full story and 25 hi-res pictures
9 Sep 2010
Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup
Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup
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Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup

Meaden's Megane 250 Cup heads off for some trackday fun at the mighty Spa Francorchamps
23 Aug 2010
Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup
Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup
Long term tests

Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup

Richard Meaden's new long termer - a Cup-spec Renaultsport Megane 250 hot hatch - has arrived. Full gallery and report
23 Jul 2010
Torque Developments supercharged Honda Civic Type-R review
Torque Developments Honda Civic Type-R review
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Torque Developments supercharged Honda Civic Type-R review

Supercharger conversion creates 237bhp version of Honda's Civic Type-R hot hatch
18 May 2010
Skoda Yeti meets Lotus Evora
Skoda Yeti meets Lotus Evora in snow
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Skoda Yeti meets Lotus Evora

We rate Skoda's Yeti so highly we pitched it against our 2009 Car of the Year, the Lotus Evora. But to help the Yeti feel more at home, we took them i…
23 Apr 2010
Dickie's Aston racer appears
Aston Martin V12 nose
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Dickie's Aston racer appears

Our Dickie Meaden is racing a striking Aston Martin V12 Vantage at the Ring 24 hours. Here it is
21 Apr 2010
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Peugeot 106 Rallye
Peugeot 106 Rallye
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Peugeot 106 Rallye

Richard Meaden succumbs to Friday afternoon classified browsing and buys a Rallye
7 Apr 2010
Bentley Continental Supersports v Ferrari 599 HGTE v Aston Martin DBS
Bentley Continental Supersports v Ferrari 599 HGTE v Aston Martin DBS
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Bentley Continental Supersports v Ferrari 599 HGTE v Aston Martin DBS

There's more than one way to create a super-GT, as the 621bhp Bentley Continental Supersports, Aston Martin DBS and Ferrari 599 HGTE show.
23 Mar 2010
Aston Martin RS Concept
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Aston Martin RS Concept

Development version of V12-engined Vantage allays fears of nose-heavy handling
15 May 2008
Porsche 964 RS
Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

Richard Meaden exploits a window of opportunity with the 964
9 Apr 2008
Nissan GT-R v Porsche GT3: Nissan GT-R v Porsche GT3
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Nissan GT-R v Porsche GT3: Nissan GT-R v Porsche GT3

Nissan reckons that the new GT-R has the measure of Porsche’s 911. We put its claims to the test
2 Apr 2008
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK v Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK v Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Could the new UK-spec STI really live with a Lamborghini? We find out on the rain-lashed roads of Snowdonia
28 Feb 2008
Citroen C2-R2 Max
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Citroen C2-R2 Max

Budding rally stars start right here
12 Feb 2008
Porsche 964 RS
Porsche 964 RS
Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

An inactive autumn, MoT pass and some engine oil leaks on the Porsche's 'to-do' list
17 Jan 2008
Vauxhall Astra
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Vauxhall Astra

Dealer’s diesel Astra VXR alternative returns
2 Jan 2008
Nissan GT-R: Behind the wheel of the new GT-R
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Nissan GT-R: Behind the wheel of the new GT-R

Richard Meaden on driving a prototype at the ring
14 Nov 2007