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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.

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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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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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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 Mercedes 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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Audi R8 V10 Plus v Ferrari 458 v McLaren 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 gearbox

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

2 Jul 2013

Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo front, on track cup chassis

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Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo Spanish drive

The Renaultsport Clio has long been an evo favourite. Can the new model, complete with a turbocharged engine and paddle-shift transmission, uphold Ren…

26 Jun 2013

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Allan Simonsen: 1978-2013

Danish racing driver Allan Simonsen has died following a tragic accident at Le Mans. Here's a message from Richard Meaden

22 Jun 2013

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2013 Jaguar C-X75 prototype review

Jaguar's C-X75 was set to take on the McLaren P1, LaFerrari and Porsche 918, until the project was cancelled

21 Jun 2013

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The NISMO story

evo takes a look around Nissan’s famous Nismo Omori Factory before it closes for good – and examines the role that the UK will be playing in future Ni…

14 Jun 2013

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Porsche Cayman S 2013 Portugal drive

The Porsche Cayman impressed dynamically in the past, but struggled to carve its own niche. Armed with the new Cayman S in Portugal, we discover that …

11 Jun 2013

Audi A1 Quattro vs Mini JCW GP, Ford Focus RS500 and Renault Megane R26.R:

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Audi A1 Quattro vs Mini JCW GP, Ford Focus RS500 and Renault Megane R26.R

The four-wheel-drive Audi A1 Quattro and new Mini GP battle the Megane R26.R and Focus RS500 on road and track.

3 Jun 2013

Radical SR3 SL on the Tour Britannia rain

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Radical SR3 SL on the Tour Britannia

Driving a 300bhp Radical SR3 SL, Richard Meaden spends three days getting drenched on one of the UK’s toughest motorsport events – the Tour Britannia

15 May 2013

Escort Cosworth vs 911 Turbo, Skyline GT-R, Megane R26.R and Maserati Ghibli

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Escort Cosworth vs 911 Turbo, Skyline GT-R, Megane R26.R and Maserati Ghibli

From original 911 Turbo to Mégane R26.R, via Skyline GT-R, Escort Cosworth and Ghibli Cup, Richard Meaden revisits five definitive turbocharged perfor…

19 Apr 2013

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Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Calsonic race car

evo goes to Japan to become the first press outlet to drive the Calsonic GT-R

8 Apr 2013

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Noble M600: A-Z Supercars

The Noble M600 boasts a lightweight carbonfibre structure, 650bhp twin-turbo V8 and a chassis to die for

22 Mar 2013

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2013 Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo review and pictures

We drive the all-new Renault Clio 200 Turbo, complete with controversial EDC twin-clutch gearbox. Another Renaultsport great?

14 Mar 2013

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Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design - review

The Porsche 911 by Singer is one British man’s take on automotive perfection.

11 Mar 2013

Subaru BRZ vs Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo review

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Subaru BRZ vs Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo review

So is the move to natural aspiration and rear drive a step in the right direction for Subaru? Richard Meaden decides by driving the BRZ back-to-back w…

25 Feb 2013

BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo vs PUG1OFF Peugeot 205 GTI 195

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BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo vs PUG1OFF Peugeot 205 GTI 195 review

They were great in the early ’90s, and now, with some choice upgrades, this Peugeot 205 GTI and mk1 Mazda MX-5 offer thrills to rival modern performan…

21 Feb 2013

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BMW M5 vs Lotus Carlton

New M5 meets Lotus Carlton, separated by 22 years but united by twin-turbo engines and an appetite for seriously big speeds.

19 Feb 2013

BBR Super 180 and Stage Two Mazda MX-5 review

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BBR Super 180 and Stage Two Mazda MX-5 review and pictures

The BBR Super 180 and Stage Two are potent conversions to boost the Mazda MX-5 sports car notably

18 Feb 2013

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Volkswagen Up vs Fiat Panda TwinAir review

The Fiat Panda TwinAir and Volkswagen Up both cost less than £11,000 and promise to achieve over 60mpg, so can they really be fun to drive too?

15 Feb 2013

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2013 Jaguar XFR Speed Pack review and pictures

We review the new 174mph Jaguar XFR Speed Pack. Is the faster options pack worth spending your money on?

12 Feb 2013

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Porsche Boxster vs Lotus Elise S

Which of these sub-£40K sports cars delivers the best open-top kicks, the all-new 2.7-litre Porsche Boxster or the latest supercharged Lotus Elise? Ri…

4 Feb 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 group test conclusion

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 2.2T (1969-1971)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 911 3.0 SC (1978-1983)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 964 Carrera 2 (1989-1993)

Richard Meaden charts the journey of the iconic Porsche 911 and its half century automotive evolution

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 993 Carrera (1993-1998)

Richard Meaden charts the journey of the iconic Porsche 911 and its half century automotive evolution...

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages - Porsche 997 Carrera (2004-2012)

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

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Porsche 911 through the ages

The new 991-spec Porsche 911 can trace its roots back through half a century of automotive evolution. Richard Meaden charts the iconic coupe’s journey

30 Jan 2013

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car driven

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Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car driven

evo gets behind the wheel of something very special - a red Ferrari Formula 1 car with 'Schumacher' etched on the side

20 Dec 2012

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McLaren MP4-12C vs Ferrari F40

McLaren's turbocharged supercar, the MP4-12C, meets a forced induction icon - the Ferrari F40

20 Dec 2012