Ferrari Testarossa
The 390bhp Testarossa reached 174mph at Autocar's high-speed bowl
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From the archive: on this day in 1988

The record-breaking Ferrari Testarossa, Mazda's MX5 revealed and the first V16 road car since 1930

14 December 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1988
Daewoo Matiz front three quarter
The Matiz was styled by Italdesign
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Greatest road tests ever: Daewoo Matiz SE Plus

Fun styling, solid interior, throaty engine, MacPherson suspension - what's not to like?

12 December 2022
Greatest road tests ever: Daewoo Matiz SE Plus
DEFENDER 110
County trim bridged the gap between the Defender and luxurious Range Rover
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Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8

County trim brought heightened luxury to the unstoppable Defender, but build quality disappointed

5 December 2022
Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8
Ford Escort RS1800 front three quarter
Even after six punctures, Waldegård very nearly clinched victory
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From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1977

Ford's Swedish rally driver Björn Waldegård impresses after an "immaculate and professional drive"

2 December 2022
From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1977
Subaru 1600 estate front three quarter
With growing success in Japan, Subaru moved to the UK with the 1600 estate
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From the archive: on this day in 1977

Subaru comes to Britain, Chrysler's new hatchback and MG's controversial advert

30 November 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1977
MG RV8 front three quarter
The RV8 was intended to be a modernised MGB
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Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8

The beautifully-made RV8 had a strong engine and looked the part, but it lacked ride and refinement

28 November 2022
Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8
Mercedes CLK GTR
The CLK GTR was a one-off for the ultra-wealthy that could reach 62mph in 3.6 seconds
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From the archive: on this day in 1998

We drive the fastest car on sale, BMW's top-secret M car and the original Mercedes A-Class AMG

23 November 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1998
Seat Toledo front three quarter
The Toledo 16V featured the same engine as the Mk3 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Greatest road tests ever: Seat Toledo 2.0 GT 16V

The 150bhp Toledo GT had the grunt to match its stellar handling, but fuel economy and ride quality suffered

21 November 2022
Greatest road tests ever: Seat Toledo 2.0 GT 16V
Mexican Grand Prix track
In spite of a very shaky start to the race, Jim Clark broke a lap record
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From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1962

A masterclass by Jim Clark at the Mexican Grand Prix

18 November 2022
From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1962
Honda S Series 1963
The 'S' series Hondas were some of their first-ever models
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From the archive: on this day in 1962

Honda unveils its first cars at the Tokyo Motor show, Triumph Spitfire road test

16 November 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1962

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