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Richard Meaden

A motoring journalist and racer for over 20 years, Dickie is one of the founder members of the evo team, a former editor, and current columnist. He made his race debut in 1993, and since then has raced in various one-make series with Ginetta, Vauxhall, Renault and Porsche, and has competed in the Nürburgring 24 Hours since 2006. In 2007 and 2008 Dickie competed in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in 2011 set a new world record for a production sedan at Bonneville Speed Week… in Skoda Octavia vRS. The speed? 227.08 mph. Yes, honestly.

Opinion

You don't need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint you

"Just get up early, drink coffee, grab the keys and drive" says Dickie Meaden

3 Oct 2017

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Opinion

Who asked for autonomous cars?

Engineers and scitentists are falling over themselves to create the autonomous car, but who actually wants one?

19 Sep 2017

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Opinion

"It takes a special kind of person..."

So you think the motorsport-inspired livery on your car is cool? It might be, says Meaden, as he plays arbiter of automotive taste

5 Sep 2017

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Opinion

Our relationship with the performance car industry

The so-called 'power wars' that manufacturers have engaged in are no longer relevant, amusing or helpful.

22 Aug 2017

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Reviews

Mazda RX-7 FD - review

The third-generation Mazda RX-7 was one of the sharpest coupes of the ’90s. A quarter of a century later, does it still have that edge?

11 Aug 2017

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Opinion

evo opinion - Dickie Meaden

Car makers are missing out on the incredible power of the silver screen and should try harder to engage with car culture, says Meaden

8 Aug 2017

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Reviews

Aston Martin Vulcan review

Aston Martin's Vulcan delivers an intoxicating blend of the best bits of driving a race car and an exotic supercar

8 Aug 2017

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Reviews

McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review

Every bit as good as McLaren 570S with the roof up, with roof down the Spider delivers more fun and a greater sense of occasion

25 Jul 2017

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Opinion

evo Opinion - Dickie Meaden

It's easy to get sentimental about cars, but to romanticise washing them? No problem for Meaden (who hasn't held a sponge in years)

25 Jul 2017

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Opinion

Richard Meaden - Opinion

The cornering shot used to be a source of education and inspiration, but its currency has been devalued in recent times, reckons Meaden

11 Jul 2017

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Opinion

"The industry is taking me out of the process of driving"

Engineers and scientists are falling over themselves to create the autonomous car, but who actually wants one, asks Meaden

28 Jun 2017

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Opinion

"We're conditioned to want the next big thing"

Afraid of change, overly sentimental or just uninspired by modern machinery? You may well be a Hoarder, says Meaden

13 Jun 2017

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Opinion

"Brutally unsocial hours are the best for driving"

You don’t need to take a far-flung vacation to acquaint your car with a great road. Just get up early, grab the keys and drive

30 May 2017

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Opinion

"Engine swaps embrace anything-goes engineering"

Some of the most deranged automotive one-offs are the result of engine swaps. Meaden identifies his favourites

16 May 2017

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Opinion

Are electric hypercars just hollow publicity stunts?

Not only is the way in which hypercars are built rapidly changing, but so is their raison d'etre. Meaden thinks he's identified a new trend.

12 May 2017

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Group tests

Nissan GT-R vs Lotus Evora Sport 410

The Lotus Evora Sport 410 and Nissan GT-R cost similar money and have a shared purpose. So how do they compare?

2 Mar 2017

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Features

Hennessey Venom GT

Veyron power and speed in a mutant Lotus bodyshell, that’s the venom GT

9 Jan 2017

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Group tests

Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls

Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?

2 Jan 2017

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Group tests

Fiat 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 - Platform Souls

Which is the more rewarding roadster, Mazda's MX-5 or the new Fiat 124 Spider?

2 Jan 2017

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Features

Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk1 - all white in the 1980s

Is it time to add the Mk1 Astra GTE to the list of all-time great hot hatches?

1 Jan 2017

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Videos

Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches

24 Dec 2016

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Features

Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring

12 Dec 2016

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Features

Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring

12 Dec 2016

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Videos

Ferrari 488 GTB on track - evo Leaderboard video

The Ferrari 488 GTB’s long-awaited lap time for the evo Leaderboard has finally been set. So, how quick was it?

10 Nov 2016

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Group tests

Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?

25 Oct 2016

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Group tests

Ford Fiesta ST200 v Peugeot 208 GTI v SEAT Ibiza Cupra

Is the Fiesta ST200 capable and engaging enough to see off the superb 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, or the SEAT Ibiza Cupra?

25 Oct 2016

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Reviews

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Manual review

Manual gearbox brings new level of driver engagement to fiercest series production Vantage

18 May 2016

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Reviews

Renaultsport Mégane 275 Cup-S review

New (kind of) Mégane continues to impress

15 May 2016

Group tests

BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track

With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?

27 Dec 2015

Group tests

BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S battle on road and track

With the BMW M3 nameplate at its weakest for years, does Mercedes-AMG have an open goal with the C63 S?

27 Dec 2015

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Reviews

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé review

Make no mistake, this is a hardcore, high-tech machine

10 Nov 2015

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Partnership

Can Öhlins suspension make a Megane faster?

We test pair of Renaultsport Méganes to find out - Sponsored

8 Oct 2015

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Reviews

Porsche Cayman S review -

If anything can dethrone the 911 Carrera, it's the 321bhp Porsche Cayman S

18 Sep 2015

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Reviews

Aston Martin Vantage GT12 review

Exuberant and addictive, the GT12 is a fine last hurrah for the Vantage range. How does it fare on the evo Leaderboard?

27 Aug 2015