Steve Sutcliffe Editor-at-large
Autocar's finest driver and most experienced road tester, ‘Sutters’ was also editor of this fine title between 2003-2004.
Finished second in his first ever race driving a Caterham, then did three seasons as a works driver in the ferocious TVR Tuscan Challenge before a dalliance in the BTCC with Lexus. Also drove Honda's F1 car and set competitive times at Silverstone. Now lives in Hove and says he "likes cars, and likes other people who like cars".
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Top 12 cars of 2012: Pagani Huayra
Breathtaking successor to the Zonda was one of craziest and most exciting cars we drove all year
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My top 10 motoring moments of 2012
There's been much to shout about in 2012, both on the road and on the racetrack. What are your top motoring moments of the year?
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Maserati plans Porsche 911 rival
Mid-engined sports car to be based on the Alfa Romeo 4C; expected on sale in 2015
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Will it drift? Jaguar XKR-S - blindfolded
Can Sutcliffe drift an XKR-S blindfolded?
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The very best of British: Jaguar vs Aston Martin
The intangible allure of the Aston Martin badge isn't enough for the V8 Vantage to stand proud against talented competitors like the Jaguar XKR-S
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Maserati’s masterplan for 50,000 sales per year - can it work?
Are Maserati’s bosses (a) deluded or (b) bang on the money with their plans to sell 50,000 cars a year by 2015? Discuss…
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My recipe for the perfect BMW M4
BMW is changing its naming convention for its 3-series based coupé models, and the forthcoming BMW M4 will be something to get excited about
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Video: Will it drift? Golf cart
Will a 3bhp golf cart go sideways?
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Just how good are winter tyres?
Winter tyres - are they really worth the expense when driving in snow and ice? Sutters' experience in a winter tyre-shod BMW 1M reckons they are...
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What happens to old road test cars?
Once a road test car leaves the press fleet of a manufacturer, what happens next?
