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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.

Group tests

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

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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

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Reviews

Citroen C2-R2 Max

Budding rally stars start right here

12 Feb 2008

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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

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Vauxhall Astra

Dealer’s diesel Astra VXR alternative returns

2 Jan 2008

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News

Nissan GT-R: Behind the wheel of the new GT-R

Richard Meaden on driving a prototype at the ring

14 Nov 2007

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Long term tests

Fiat Panda 100HP

Richard Meaden's reunited with the Panda the same week Fiat's 500 becomes available. How do they compare?

14 Nov 2007

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Reviews

Gumpert Apollo

German supercar maker Gumpert has unleashed the production version of its Apollo supercar. It might not be pretty but, by gum, it's fast

1 Nov 2007

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Bentley Continental

It’s officially the fastest Bentley ever, and that’s very fast indeed

25 Oct 2007

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News

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (MY08) revealed

Purposeful bulging-arch look for hatchback STI

18 Oct 2007

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Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

It's back! Richard Meaden's Porsche 964 RS reappears after its winter hibernation

16 Aug 2007

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Fiat Panda 100HP

Readers have been contacting us in praise of the Panda 100HP. Richard Meaden is their Fiat-driving champion

13 Aug 2007

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Roush 600RE

With its 600RE, Roush is giving ten of the last Ford GTs over 600bhp

9 Aug 2007

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Features

Lotus 2-Eleven

252bhp trackday Lotus is most extreme Elise derivative yet

23 Jul 2007

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Reviews

Lotus 2-Eleven

252bhp trackday Lotus is most extreme Elise derivative yet

23 Jul 2007

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News

News feature: BMW F1 at the Ring: Faszination

The Nordschleife hadn’t seen a modern F1 car in over 30 years. Then Nick Heidfeld arrived in his BMW Sauber F1.06…

16 Jul 2007

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Vauxhall Astra

A new 178bhp engine in the Vauxhall Astra combines performance and economy, thanks to a modest 1.6 engine and a turbocharger

12 Jun 2007

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Reviews

Prodrive Subaru Impreza WRX RB320 (2007) review

Prodrive cooks up a fitting Subaru Impreza tribute to rallying legend Richard Burns

15 May 2007

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Reviews

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Lighter and more powerful, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is the ultimate Gallardo. We test it on road and track

7 May 2007

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Reviews

Opel GT

Vauxhall isn’t bringing the Opel GT to the UK. Question is, should we be disappointed?

15 Apr 2007

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Vauxhall VXR

Suspension updates and another 25bhp for hot Vectra

26 Mar 2007

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Long term tests

Ford Mustang GT: End of Term: Ford Mustang GT

Richard Meaden reveals what it’s been like to live with the Ford Mustang for 20 months and more than 25,000 miles

6 Feb 2007

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Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

Richard Meaden treats his 964 to some balming-based TLC before putting it away for the winter

22 Jan 2007

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Group tests

Litchfield Type-25 v Caterham CSR 260 v Lotus Exige S v Radical SR3 1300 v Ariel Atom v Porsche Carrera GT v Ford GT v Ferrari Enzo v McLaren F1

On one unforgettable day, we gathered everything from an Ariel Atom to a McLaren F1 for the ultimate circuit shootout

10 Jan 2007

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Reviews

BMW Z4

Owner improves Z4 M’s handling using BMW parts

8 Jan 2007

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Long term tests

Ford Mustang GT

When he can get the keys off the other staff members, Richard Meaden is reminded of how much he likes the Mustang

4 Jan 2007

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Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

Richard Meaden drives his 964 RS all the way to Paris to meet its descendant, the 997

4 Jan 2007

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Reviews

Vauxhall Monaro VXR500 review - supercharged aussie goes out with a bang

Moral corruption comes in many guises, but none so glorious as this, the supercharged, 493bhp Monaro VXR 500

8 Dec 2006

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Reviews

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

‘Entry-level’ AMG S-class makes do with a 518bhp V8

8 Dec 2006

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Long term tests

Porsche 964 RS

Meaden has wasted no time in getting his 964 RS down to the Nürburgring...

17 Nov 2006

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Reviews

Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG

AMG gets its hands on the striking new CL coupe

1 Nov 2006

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Reviews

Vauxhall Astra

Dealer and race-team concoct a diesel with real attitude

1 Nov 2006

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Group tests

BMW Z4 M Coupe v Porsche Cayman S v Nissan 350Z GT-S Concept: Battle of the Sixes

BMW's Z4 M Coupe and Porsche's Cayman S meet a potential six-cylinder rival: Nissan's 350z GT-S

9 Oct 2006

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Long term tests

Ford Mustang GT

Much as we love the Mustang, after 23,000 miles it's probably time to move on

5 Oct 2006