Matt Burt Deputy editor
Matt’s introduction to motoring came when his parents bought him a red 1300cc Vauxhall Chevette E saloon, but he was a passionate motorsport anorak from an early age.
It was fitting that he spent 14 years at Motorsport News before joining Autocar. Matt hails from the wild Cornish moors and his favourite weekend test route involves taking A303 and A30 to the Westcountry. He's a fan of the structural integrity of Suzuki Vitaras, having crash-tested in a snowy ditch in Norway...
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How motorsport can really make your car quicker
British firm Xtrac supplies transmissions for F1, Le Mans, Indycar and rallying — and its motorsport expertise is now being applied to road cars
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How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry
A trip to transmission specialist Xtrac highlights the important role that niche motorsport firms play in our automotive industry
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Autocar magazine 24 April preview
Jaguar F-type v Porsche 911 v Boxster S: Now we find out exactly how good the new Jag is; Porsche Cayman: full road test; Used Peugeot hot hatches from £1000
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Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix
The Red Bull driver beats Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean as Renault-engined cars shut-out the podium in the desert
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New Honda MPV concept revealed: Shanghai motor show
Honda Concept M promises to bring passenger-car qualities and refinement to the Chinese MPV market
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Maserati Ghibli: Shanghai motor show 2013
The wraps come off Maserati's Shanghai motor show star, which is intended as a rival to the BMW 5-series
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Hyundai Mistra concept revealed: Shanghai motor show 2013
Hyundai has revealed a new saloon concept which is expected to boost the Korean brand's presence in China’s mid-sized segment
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Kia launches new Chinese brand: Shanghai motor show 2013
Korean manufacturer's joint venture in China reveals a new nameplate, Horki, that will focus on producing local-market vehicles
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Audi RS5 cabriolet first drive review
Halo model in Audi A5 range packs an incredible punch and serves up visceral wind-in-your-hair driving thrills
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Can Formula E deliver on its promise?
With 20 electric cars planned for its grid, Formula E certainly has a USP. But Formula 1's dominance in global motorsport means new championships always face a struggle to be noticed
