Reviews

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

Retro Road Test

2008 Mazda RX-8 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
Launched in 2003, the RX-8 was a successor to the RX-7, cost less than £20,000 when new and can now be picked up for...
Retro Road Test

2009 Honda S2000 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 1
We drive the Honda S2000 GT Edition 100 – should it be on your retro roadster shortlist alongside the Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Boxster?
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2010 Seat Leon Cupra R review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 1
It looks like a people carrier, but can outgun a Volkswagen Golf GTI. We give the 2010 Seat Leon Cupra R the Retro Road Test treatment.
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2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

Richard Aucock - 0
A beautifully built recreation of a classic 1960s racer, this Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is as evocative to drive as it looks.
Retro Road Test

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

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 4
The Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 is as bonkers as its name suggests. We recall youthful adventures with Japan's pint-sized hot hatchback.
Retro Road Test

From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review

Richard Aucock - 1
With Tesla now one of the UK's top-selling car manufacturers, we raid the archives for a review of the original Roadster sports car from 2009.
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Land Rover Discovery 1, 2, 3 and 4: Retro Road Test Special

Andrew Brady - 0
We drive the first four generations of Land Rover Discovery off-road at Eastnor Castle, including two G4 Challenge special editions.
Retro Road Test

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 2
Driving the Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-440. With 440hp from a 2.0 turbo engine, the 'FQ' stands for 'flipping quick' – or something to that effect...
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MR archive: Audi RS4 B7 review

Richard Aucock - 1
We rewind the clock by 11 years for a drive in the new-at-the-time B7 Audi RS4
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MR archive: Chrysler Crossfire review

Andrew Brady - 1
The year is 2003 and Chrysler has launched its bizarre Mercedes-Benz SLK-based Crossfire
Retro Road Test

MR archive: Jaguar XJ6 X350 review

Peter Burgess - 3
The year is 2003 and Jaguar has just launched a groundbreaking aluminium XJ...
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MR archive: Peugeot 206 CC review

Peter Burgess - 0
The ultimate winter bargain or a controversial car that should be consigned to the scrapheap? You decide...

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

Revealed: the retro cars we want for Christmas

From a Renault Clio Baccara to a Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, we've plenty to keep Santa busy this Christmas

Santa would drive a Subaru BRAT

The Subaru BRAT is good enough for the President of the United States of America AND Father Christmas

Coolest cars of all time: the people’s vote

We count down the 25 coolest cars ever, as determined by a public poll. Those chosen include the AC Cobra, Porsche 911 and Nissan Skyline GT-R.

Reviews

MR archive: Jaguar XJ6 X350 review

The year is 2003 and Jaguar has just launched a groundbreaking aluminium XJ...

1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying 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.