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Henry Catchpole

If there’s a twisting piece of road in a spectacular location, then you can be pretty sure Henry’s sideburns have either driven there or are plotting to do so. When he’s not halfway up the Atlas Mountains or in the depths of southern Brazil, lofty Catchpole (he’s 6ft 5in) also writes first drives, group tests and interviews. He has a particular soft spot for rally cars and anything lightweight – he once ran a long-term Caterham through winter with no roof. At weekends you’ll probably find him racing a bicycle.

evo archive – LaFerrari truck extraction – stop!

Features

The reluctant LaFerrari driver – evo archive

How do you get a £1million hypercar out of the back of a delivery truck? Very, very, slowly…

15 Jun 2021

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When Audi first humbled Porsche – evo Archive

In 2007, the R8 definitely, absolutely beat a 911 at the first time of asking. But had we made the right call?

2 Jun 2021

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The curious case of the missing Porsche 911 GT3 – evo Archive

The keen-eyed will have noticed a mysterious empty spot on the cover of the 2006 evo Car of the Year issue. Henry Catchpole reveals all

18 May 2021

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Driving Colin McRae's Subaru Impreza S3 WRC 97

This Impreza and Colin McRae formed one of the most iconic pairings in World Rally Championship history. Now it’s Henry Catchpole’s turn to get behind…

10 Oct 2020

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Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8 engine is no more: we pay homage with a classic road trip

After 61 years of service, the end has come for Bentley’s 6.75-litre V8. To mark the occasion, we take one on a road trip from London to Geneva

3 Jun 2020

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In-depth reviews

Porsche 918 Spyder review

A paragon of technology, but huge fun at the same time

15 Apr 2020

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Group tests

Mercedes-AMG C63 S vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - super saloons go head-to-head

We pit the Mercedes-AMG C63 S against Alfa Romeo's Giulia Quadrifoglio to find out which is best

9 Aug 2019

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Reviews

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato review

Zagatos are rarer and more exotic than regular Astons, but they also tend to be real drivers’ cars. This is no exception

24 Jul 2019

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New Porsche 935 review

It would be easy to be cynical, but the new Porsche 935 is beguiling and addictive

22 Jul 2019

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Opinion

Dream Drive: Formula 1 at Circuit de Monaco

Following in the tyre tracks of Senna, Hill and Hamilton is just a dream away…

9 Jan 2019

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Dream Drive: Isle of Man TT course in a McLaren F1

Something rather special, and single-minded, is needed for roads as intimidating as these

22 Nov 2018

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Dream Drive: Grossglockner High Alpine road

Blow away the cobwebs in an Austrian flight of fancy. But which car is the perfect match for the road?

24 Oct 2018

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Reviews

New 2018 Aston Martin Vantage review

With huge grip but wonderful balance, backed up by a stunningly good engine, Aston has really delivered with the new Vantage

16 Apr 2018

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Xavier Foj – an interview with a Dakar Rally veteran

We meet one of the most successful off-road racers of all time and veteran of no fewer than 27 Dakar rallies – Xavier Foj

11 Jan 2018

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Reviews

Audi R8 V10 review - better than the V10 Plus?

533bhp entry-level model (for now) joins the second-generation R8 range. Is it enough to stop you yearning for the Plus?

10 Sep 2017

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Reviews

BMW M5 E28 - history, review and specs of an icon

It didn't grab the headlines in its day, but the original M5 set the template for a supersaloon dynasty that's lasted almost three decades

21 Aug 2017

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Group tests

McLaren 570S vs McLaren 570GT

They share many a component, but the difference between the 570S and GT is all in the detail

20 Jun 2017