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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

Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls

Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?

2 Jan 2017

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Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls

Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?

2 Jan 2017

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Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk1 - all white in the 1980s

Is it time to add the Mk1 Astra GTE to the list of all-time great hot hatches?

1 Jan 2017

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Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches

24 Dec 2016

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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring

12 Dec 2016

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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring

12 Dec 2016

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Videos

Ferrari 488 GTB on track - evo Leaderboard video

The Ferrari 488 GTB’s long-awaited lap time for the evo Leaderboard has finally been set. So, how quick was it?

10 Nov 2016

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Group tests

Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?

25 Oct 2016

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Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra - tiny terrors reviewed

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?

25 Oct 2016

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Reviews

Renaultsport Mégane 275 Cup-S review

New (kind of) Mégane continues to impress

15 May 2016

Group tests

BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track

With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?

27 Dec 2015

Group tests

BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track

With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?

27 Dec 2015

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Partnership

Can Öhlins suspension make a Megane faster?

We test pair of Renaultsport Méganes to find out - Sponsored

8 Oct 2015

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Reviews

Porsche Cayman S review -

If anything can dethrone the 911 Carrera, it's the 321bhp Porsche Cayman S

18 Sep 2015

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Reviews

Aston Martin Vantage GT12 review

Exuberant and addictive, the GT12 is a fine last hurrah for the Vantage range. How does it fare on the evo Leaderboard?

27 Aug 2015

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Reviews

Lexus RC F Carbon review - is lighter coupe light enough?

Extroverts with an aversion to the turbocharging frenzy in the performance coupe arena should look this way

18 Aug 2015

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Features

evo's 227mph Skoda

evo's Richard Meaden helped Skoda break an impressive record at Bonneville 2011. Here's the full story.

12 Aug 2015

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Features

Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy preview:

Can Clio reclaim its crown? Updated with pricing and performance

15 May 2015

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Reviews

Zenos E10 S review - price, specs and 0-60 time

First impressions of what promises to be something very special indeed

6 Mar 2015

Features

McLaren F1 at Le Mans

In 1995, the McLaren F1 went racing, culminating in an assault on Le Mans. Here's the story

24 Feb 2015

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Reviews

F30 BMW 330d M Sport review (2012-2019)

BMW’s pokey diesel-powered 3-series enters the F30-generation with the 330d M Sport

10 Feb 2015

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Reviews

Nissan 370Z Nismo review and pictures

Still a lot more money than the standard Z, can the latest Nismo version justify the extra expense?

29 Dec 2014

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Frontline Developments MGB Roadster review and pictures

This MGB is effectively brand new, with a 304bhp Mazda engine. It costs an eye-watering £96k and it's worth every penny

24 Dec 2014

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Reviews

BBR Mazda MX-5 Super 200 review and pictures

Tuner upgrade brings an extra 43bhp and a healthy dose of attitude

25 Nov 2014

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 review, price and specs

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Reviews

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 (2014) review, price and specs

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 was a special edition inspired by GT3 racers

11 Aug 2014

Ferrari 458 Speciale on track at Anglesey: video review

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Videos

Ferrari 458 Speciale track video

We've had our first taste of the mighty Ferrari 458 Speciale on the road; now here's the full track test and video

23 Jul 2014

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Videos

Ariel Atom 3.5R video review

Is this the wildest Ariel Atom yet? We try the lairy new Atom 3.5R on a very wet circuit. Video review here

16 Jul 2014

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Reviews

McLaren 12C GT Sprint review, price and specs

Revised chassis, new aero, stripped interior, air jacks... McLaren's GT racing division creates the ultimate trackday toy

27 Feb 2014

McLaren 12C Sprint review, price and specs

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McLaren 12C Sprint review, price and specs

Revised chassis, new aero, stripped interior, air jacks... McLaren’s GT racing division creates the ultimate trackday toy

24 Jan 2014

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Reviews

Lotus Elise S Club Racer review, specs and performance

The Lotus Elise S Club Racer takes the 217bhp supercharged Elise S and trims its weight. The best Elise on sale?

19 Sep 2013

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Features

Lotus Elise through the ages

The Lotus Elise punched above its weight in 1996 and still does so today. evo assesses how it’s stayed ahead of the game

15 Jul 2013

McLaren Edition Mercedes SLR front cornering

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McLaren Edition SLR

How might the Mercedes SLR McLaren have been if it were more McLaren and a little less Mercedes? The McLaren Edition SLR reveals all

10 Jul 2013

Audi R8 V10 Plus v Ferrari 458 v McLaren 12C

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R8 V10 Plus v 458 v 12C

The Audi R8 is aiming to move into true supercar territory with the 542bhp V10 Plus. We find out how it stacks up against the established class leader…

5 Jul 2013

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Porsche 911: Manual vs PDK

We compare manual and PDK Porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two.

2 Jul 2013