Reviews

Glance back at some of the classics, the collectables, and the once forgotten gems.

Retro Road Test

2001 Audi RS4 (B5) review: Retro Road Test

Richard Aucock - 1
The original B5 Audi RS4 Avant is a practical family estate and a surprisingly specialist sports car. Jekyll and Hyde? You bet.
Retro Road Test

2001 Honda Insight review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 1
The 1999 Honda Insight is already a cult classic, but it's also a surprisingly sensible and affordable retro car. We get behind the wheel.
Retro Road Test

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 0
The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.
Retro Road Test

2001 Smart City Coupe review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 0
Tim Pitt travels back to the future with the original Smart City Coupe, an innovative small car that gave birth to a new brand.
Retro Road Test

2002 Ford Focus RS review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 0
The original Ford Focus RS is a modern classic that continues to divide opinion. We get behind the wheel – and offer advice about buying one.
Retro Road Test

2004 Audi A2 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
Clever packaging, aluminium construction and efficient engines meant the Audi A2 was ahead of its time. Was it too clever for its own good?
Retro Road Test

2004 BMW M3 CSL review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 0
Arguably the greatest BMW M3 of all, the E46 CSL serves up no-holds-barred driving excitement. Here's what you need to know about buying one.
Retro Road Test

2004 Renault Clio V6 review: Retro Road Test

Retro Motor team - 0
Like a project from a modified car magazine, the Renault Clio featured a mid-mounted 3.0-litre engine instead of rear seats. We drive one.
Retro Road Test

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 1
The original Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS beat the Golf GTI at its own game, offering greater practicality and better value for money.
Retro Road Test

2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5: Retro Road Test

Andrew Chapple - 7
The fifth-generation VW Golf GTI is arguably the best of the breed, with a punchy engine, agile handling and no-compromise practicality.
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2005 Honda NSX review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
The Honda NSX beat Ferrari at its own supercar game – and remains one of the great driving experiences. Here's what you need to know.
Retro Road Test

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
A diesel-engined hot hatchback? What were they thinking? We drive the sporty-but-sensible Mk1 Skoda Fabia vRS.

News

You could buy Simon Cowell’s modified Brabus Smart car

Currently up for for online auction with Bonhams, this highly modified Smart city car was specified by pop music mogul Simon Cowell.

Big cat hunting: Classic Jaguars up for auction in December

The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Events Centre features an array of sporting Jaguar models ready to cross the auction block.

Ultra-rare MG XPower SV-R supercar is up for sale

One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it.

Features

Land Rover Discovery: meet the ancestors

We drive four generations of Land Rover Discovery. Which would you buy today?

Is this steam-powered Land Rover the most British thing ever?

Frank Rothwell spent £24,000 converting an old Land Rover to run on coal

The ‘Go-anywhere car’ – a history of the Mercedes G-Wagen

From military workhorse to Chelsea clothes horse, the Mercedes G-Wagen is certainly versatile. We tell its story.

Reviews

1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS review: Retro Road Test

The 964 Carrera RS was the first Porsche 911 with ‘RS’ on its rump since the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS of 1973. We drive it.

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test

Produced from 1971 until 1989, the 'R107' Mercedes-Benz SL is an elegant and very laid-back classic convertible. Should you buy one?

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.