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Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Octavia vRS RRT

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS review: Retro Road Test

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Volkswagen Corrado V6 RRT

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Fabia vRS RRT

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi 80 RRT

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

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Is this Europe’s best car museum?

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

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Mercedes-Benz W123 RRT

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

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Elise Proto One

How the Lotus Elise was born on Christmas Eve

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Skoda Favorit RRT

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

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Audi ur-Quattro RRT

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

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News

Race and rally Ford icons head to auction this month

The Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic sale features an array of legendary Ford performance cars, including a Sierra RS500 and a road-spec RS200.

Classic Jaguar bought by Madonna heads to auction

Pop icon Madonna has been photographed at the wheel of this Jaguar Mark X, which she purchased for her son, Rocco, to use in London.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Features

Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

Reviews

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E review: Retro Road Test

Look up 'practical classic' in the dictionary and you'll likely find a photo of a Mercedes-Benz 190E. We put one through our Retro Road Test.

Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test

This 'backdated' Porsche 911 imitates the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. How does it compare to drive?

1989 Seat Ibiza Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

With crisp Giugiaro styling and low running costs, the original Seat Ibiza is a great starter classic. If you can find one.