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David Vivian
Vivian’s first ever road rest was of a Vauxhall Chevette HS2300 for Motor magazine in 1978. He felt that, although undeniably quick, it understeered too much, thus nailing early on the essential co-ordinates for life as a car critic with evo 34 years later. Thousands of fast cars and over a million words later, he’s still calling it with a healthy contempt for pulled punches and a reckless disregard for stuff that doesn’t concern the only thing that really matters: the driver.
Mitsubishi Evo X RS
Mitsubishi Evo X RS
Reviews

Mitsubishi Evo X RS

The new Evo X is a great car, but if you want something a little more hardcore, you need the RS version...
12 May 2008
Wiesmann GT MF4
Weismann GT MF4
Reviews

Wiesmann GT MF4

362bhp V8-engined coupe now available with ZF auto ’box
6 May 2008
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Mercedes Benz CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350 CGI

Our CLS was never a huge thrill generator, but as luxurious transport, it was a delight
16 Apr 2008
Bentley Brooklands
Bentley Brooklands
Reviews

Bentley Brooklands

It’s Bentley’s pre-emptive strike against the new Rolls Coupe
9 Apr 2008
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Reviews

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

This is the 552bhp, 202mph LP560-4, the new base-level Gallardo. Its targets: Ferrari 430 Scuderia and 911 GT2
2 Apr 2008
Mercedes SLK 350
Mercedes SLK 350
Reviews

Mercedes SLK 350

Reworked engine and chassis transform the SLK into a genuine Boxster S rival
2 Apr 2008
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350 CGI

Solid build, graceful design, luxurious interior, except for the steering wheel...
19 Feb 2008
Jaguar XF SV8
Jaguar XF SV8
Reviews

Jaguar XF SV8

The S-Type’s successor is here, but can it follow the XK to success?
6 Feb 2008
Merc CLS 350 CGI
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Merc CLS 350 CGI

Our Merc's electronics have developed a sense of humour
24 Jan 2008
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Cadillac CTS
Reviews

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6

New CTS edges closer to European tastes
23 Jan 2008
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350 CGI

Some 3000 miles after the new wheels and tyres were fitted, I can report that they’re still all perfectly round...
6 Dec 2007
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350 CGI

Our Mercedes gets a does of reality as it mixes it in the suburban jungle
25 Oct 2007
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Lamborghini Reventon
Lamborghini Reventon
Reviews

Lamborghini Reventon

With an all-new body inspired by a jet fighter, the LP640-based Reventón is Lamborghini’s most extreme – and expensive – supercar ever
16 Oct 2007
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350 CGI

Mysterious buckling of the Merc's alloy wheels has caused head scratching
11 Oct 2007
Maserati GT v AM V8
Group tests

Maserati GT v AM V8

Maserati's new GranTurismo goes head to head with the gorgeous Aston V8 Vantage high on the Stelvio Pass
20 Sep 2007
Mercedes SLR Roadster
Reviews

Mercedes SLR Roadster

Same rigid chassis, same awesome V8 – the only thing that’s gone soft on the latest Mercedes SLR is its roof
19 Sep 2007
Volkswagen Golf R32
VW Golf R32
Long term tests

Volkswagen Golf R32

David Vivian is obliged to drive the VW Golf R32 - and it's a bit of a shock after his Mercedes
20 Aug 2007
Audi R8 v rivals
Group tests

Audi R8 v rivals

Audi’s R8 must prove itself against its rivals: BMW’s M6, Porsche’s 911 C4S and Prodrive’s V8 Vantage
13 Aug 2007
Caparo T1
Caparo T1
Reviews

Caparo T1

It's as close as you'll get to an F1 car for the road, but is the extraordinary Caparo T1 a supercar too far?
9 Aug 2007
Corsa VXR v Cooper S v Clio 197 v Ibiza Cupra
Group tests

Corsa VXR v Cooper S v Clio 197 v Ibiza Cupra

Can the new 189bhp Corsa VXR beat the Cooper S, Clio 197 and Ibiza Cupra?
9 Aug 2007
Mercedes CLS 350
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350

David Vivian is getting bad vibrations from his Mercedes CLS. It's either a steering problem, or he's just imagining things...
11 Jul 2007
Mercedes CLS 350
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350

This month's big question for David Vivian and his Mercedes CLS is which suspension setting to use? Decisions, decisions...
19 Jun 2007
Mercedes-Benz C350
Mercedes-Benz C350
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz C350

Sharper chassis brings increased driver appeal to the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
27 May 2007
V8 engine technology
BMW M3 V8
News

V8 engine technology

The new BMW M3’s 414bhp V8, and how it rates against its rivals from Audi and Mercedes
5 May 2007
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Mercedes CLS 350
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350

Tiny niggles with the Mercedes CLS 350 CGI are playing on David Vivian's mind, but he's still mightily impressed by the car
4 May 2007
Mercedes CLS 350
Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Long term tests

Mercedes CLS 350

We add a slightly less mad CLS to our fleet than last year's 63 AMG. And David Vivian thinks that's no bad thing
12 Mar 2007
Spyker C8
Spyker C8
Reviews

Spyker C8

A Dutch, pocket-sized Zonda, covered in plane-related details. There's nothing quite like the Spyker
1 Mar 2007
Alfa 8C revealed
Alfa 8C
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Alfa 8C revealed

Alfa has turned its stunning 8C concept into a production reality. This is what 500 lucky buyers will get
1 Mar 2007
Bristol Fighter
Bristol Fighter
Reviews

Bristol Fighter

The Fighter is like a Ferrari 599 made by Hush Puppy - but is it a real alternative to our 2006 car of the year?
1 Mar 2007
Renault Mégane GT
Renault Mégane GT
Reviews

Renault Mégane GT

A pleasant warm hatch but no Renaultsport R26
30 Jan 2007
Cooper S v Clio 197
MINI Cooper S v Renaultsport Clio 197
Group tests

Cooper S v Clio 197

They’ve both recently grown up, but which is now the best? We bring new Cooper S and Clio 197 together to find out
17 Nov 2006
Bentley Continental
Bentley Continental GTC
Reviews

Bentley Continental

Convertible completes the Conti line-up – and it’s fab
2 Oct 2006
Bentley Arnage T
Bentley Arnage T
Reviews

Bentley Arnage T

Old-school Bentley gets 500bhp and six speeds
27 Sep 2006