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?
Retro Road Test

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.
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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.
Retro Road Test

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
Retro Road Test

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

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

Barn finds at the NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show

As the Classic Car and Restoration Show kicks off, we search the show for our favourite barn finds

Porsche Boxster at 25: a history in pictures

Launched in 1996, the Porsche Boxster introduced new generations to affordable driving fun. We tell its story – from original concept to new 25 Years special edition.

The 20 greatest fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.

Reviews

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.

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?

2005 Honda NSX review: Retro Road Test

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.