Matt Prior | Autocar

Car review

Used Formula Ford EcoBoost 2012-2013 review

Even though it remains a technical exercise at the moment, this racing EcoBoost proves what a joy small-capacity racing engine can be

19 September 2013

Used Formula Ford EcoBoost 2012-2013 review

Skoda Rapid was previewed by the Mission L concept

Car review

Used Skoda Rapid 2012-2018 review

Skoda bridges the gap between Fabia and Octavia with a new hatch, but keen drivers will find more rewarding alternatives in the class

17 September 2013

Used Skoda Rapid 2012-2018 review

Skids and drifts. They may be childish, but it sure is fun

Opinion

The school of sideways

It's only on the edge where you learn the true properties of a car's handling

16 September 2013

The school of sideways

Video

Video: Ferrari 458 Speciale

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a lightweight performance special edition and was the centrepiece of the Italian firm's stand at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show

12 September 2013

Video: Ferrari 458 Speciale

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Video: Audi Sport Quattro coupe concept

The Audi Quattro coupé concept was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show - watch the video and let us know if they should build it

12 September 2013

Video: Audi Sport Quattro coupe concept

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show find out the full story

12 September 2013

Video: Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse

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Video: Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder lapped the Nurburgring in 6min 57secs and was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show - see it in detail here

12 September 2013

Video: Porsche 918 Spyder

Why steel wheels are the best part of Caterham's entry-level Seven

The 160 fits our mantra for new sports cars: 'Don't increase power, reduce grip'

Opinion

Lack of grip and less power is why back-to-basics Caterham will be a real hoot

Of all the details we've received regarding Caterham's new sub-£17k Seven, the most intriguing (and exciting) is its low-spec tyres

11 September 2013

Lack of grip and less power is why back-to-basics Caterham will be a real hoot

Video

Video: Frankfurt motor show 2013

Frankfurt played host to some of the world's most exotic and eagerly awaited cars. Matt Prior explores the Jaguar C-X17, Audi Nanuk and Mercedes S-class Coupe

11 September 2013

Video: Frankfurt motor show 2013

The F40's steering wheel looked and felt just right, but is it a lost art?

Opinion

The end of the nice steering wheel?

Matt longs for the days when cars had proper steering wheels, with modern equivalents too full of electronic gadgets to have fun with

9 September 2013

The end of the nice steering wheel?

The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG features a 355bhp turbocharged engine

Car review

Used Mercedes-AMG A45 2013-2018 review

AMG pops its hot hatchback cherry in singular, inimitable fashion, but do less expensive rivals like the Honda Civic Type R and Golf R deliver greater thrills?

22 August 2013

Used Mercedes-AMG A45 2013-2018 review