Matt Prior | Autocar

News

Zenos E10 S vs. Caterham Seven 360 R

The Zenos E10 S is a track-friendly road car created by the two former bosses of the company that makes the other car you see here - but which is better?

11 April 2015

Zenos E10 S vs. Caterham Seven 360 R

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Video: Zenos E10 S versus Caterham 360R

Matt Prior tests the Zenos E10 S, the £29,995 sports car built by former Lotus and Caterham engineers

10 April 2015

Video: Zenos E10 S versus Caterham 360R

At £145,000, the McLaren 570S is still a dream for many - but it's on the right track

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Matt Prior's tester's notes - A cheaper McLaren is exactly what we need

McLaren's 650S and 675LT may be more exotic, but the firm's new entry-level Sports Series models may yet prove to be the customer's favourite

10 April 2015

Matt Prior's tester's notes - A cheaper McLaren is exactly what we need

Car review

BMW 2 Series Convertible

BMW's smallest drop-top grows outwards and grows up but can it apply pressure on the Audi TT Roadster and Mercedes-Benz SLC?

8 April 2015

BMW 2 Series Convertible

Expect BMW's upcoming M2 to come with a manual transmission

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Matt Prior's tester's notes - long live the manual transmission

BMW's upcoming M2 will come with a manual transmission - and in an age of auto-only sports cars, that can only be a good thing

2 April 2015

Matt Prior's tester's notes - long live the manual transmission

Exposure to so many cars can make a hack valuable to a car manufacturer

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Matt Prior's Tester's Notes - on the independence of car reviews

The independence of car reviews is under increasing pressure. Now, more than ever, it needs a strong media to push back against it.

30 March 2015

Matt Prior's Tester's Notes - on the independence of car reviews

Car review

Audi TT Roadster

Summer's coming and so is Audi's TT Roadster. It shares the coupé's chiselled good looks, but is it as sharp to drive?

24 March 2015

Audi TT Roadster

Glamorous women are used to lure photographers at motor shows

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Matt Prior's tester's notes - Let the cars do the talking

They may look glamorous, but manufacturers shouldn't rely on beautiful women to get themselves motor show coverage

20 March 2015

Matt Prior's tester's notes - Let the cars do the talking

Autocar took part in the Cambrian Rally as part of the Land Rover Defender Challenge

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Matt Prior's tester's notes - stand well back

We all like getting close to the action, especially when it comes to rallying, but recent events have reminded us of the need to stay safe

13 March 2015

Matt Prior's tester's notes - stand well back

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Video: new 380bhp Porsche Cayman GT4 tested

Is the new 380bhp GT4 the best Porsche Cayman ever made? Matt Prior finds out

12 March 2015

Video: new 380bhp Porsche Cayman GT4 tested

The new Volkswagen Passat is now in its eighth generation

Car review

Used Volkswagen Passat 2015-2024 review

The refocused Passat is targeting a more upmarket audience, but will need to prove itself against established performers like the BMW 3 series and Mercedes C-Class

10 March 2015

Used Volkswagen Passat 2015-2024 review