Matt Prior Road test editor
Matt runs Autocar's road test desk and an Austin Seven Special. He likes karting, tiny cars and big motorbikes. He keeps chickens, not wicket for England.
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First drive review: Caterham R600
Race-only Caterham R600 is breathtaking on a circuit. On the road, we just hope one day to find out
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First drive review: Mitsubishi Mirage 3 1.2
Good value and very efficient, but the driving experience is not for enthusiasts
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First drive review: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 140 5dr
It's the first time we've tested the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf in the UK, and its all-round competence still shines
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First drive review: Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI 105PS
Rapid impresses with its easy going nature, but diesel's price puts it up against some talented competition
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Britain's best driver's car: Figures, facts and fast laps
For some, laptimes make or break a car. It's not the case in our BBDC test, because as we learn, speed doesn't always correlate with fun
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Britain's best driver's car: The winner
The Toyota GT86: Britain's Best Driver's Car
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Morgan suspension upgrades after Autocar test
Morgan will offer owners uprated wishbones after a failure during an Autocar test
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Jaguar E-type: From Memory Lane to Browns Lane
In 1961, The Autocar took a Jaguar E-type to 150mph on a Belgian dual carriageway. Matt Prior takes a more sedate journey
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Rocket test for 1000mph Bloodhound
Bloodhound SSC engineers are to test fire the car's rockets ahead of a world record attempt next year
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First drive review: Audi S8
New Audi S8 is just the car for those who yearn to travel in the most unflappable, high-speed style
