Matt Saunders | Autocar

Articles by Matt Saunders

Family hatchback mega-test

You’ll fall for the Focus, but it may not be love at first sight

News

Family hatchback mega-test 2018: meet the contenders

An ordinary car with extraordinary driver appeal, can the Ford Focus reclaim its stranglehold on the family hatchback market? We pit the new one against eight rivals eager to thwart it

13 October 2018

Family hatchback mega-test 2018: meet the contenders

Honda Civic Type R 2019 road test review - hero front

Car review

Used Honda Civic Type R 2017-2021 review

Honda’s hottest hatch yet is quick on a track - but just how well rounded is the new Civic Type R?

23 September 2018

Used Honda Civic Type R 2017-2021 review

Ford Fiesta ST 2018 road test review hero front

Car review

Ford Fiesta ST

Can Ford reclaim the hot hatchback crown with a Fiesta ST that’s missing a cylinder - or have rivals like the VW Polo GTI regained ground?

24 August 2018

Next-generation Vauxhall Corsa

Next-generation Vauxhall Corsa undergoes testing

Opinion

PSA plans for a better Vauxhall Corsa

A smarter, more contemporary cabin would be high on the list, alongside better ride and handling

3 August 2018

PSA plans for a better Vauxhall Corsa

Ferrari 812 Superfast 2018 road test review hero front

Car review

Ferrari 812 Superfast

Is Maranello’s most powerful series-production road car yet also its most riveting - or do rivals from Aston Martin and Bentley deliver a better grand touring experience?

2 August 2018

Ferrari 812 Superfast

2008 Estoque concept Lamborghini

Lamborghini first showed interest for a four-door with the 2008 Estoque concept

News

No fourth Lamborghini model line due until middle of next decade

Brand boss Stefano Domenicali tells Autocar that Urus has shown Lamborghini is playing "a different game"

16 July 2018

No fourth Lamborghini model line due until middle of next decade

Nissan Vision 2020

Nissan's Vision 2020 concept could hold some design cues for the next GT-R

News

Next Nissan GT-R to be 'fastest super sports car in the world'

Design boss Alfonso Albaisa admits electrification could be key to securing title

13 July 2018

Next Nissan GT-R to be 'fastest super sports car in the world'

Mercedes-Benz SLC

AMG's sports car would indirectly fill the void left by the Mercedes-Benz SLC (pictured)

Opinion

Another SLC will not do if AMG is to take on the Cayman

The SLC was somewhat lacking in comparison to Porsche's offerings; can Mercedes-Benz make something more engaging this time?

10 July 2018

Another SLC will not do if AMG is to take on the Cayman

Mercedes-Benz X-Class road test review hero front

Car review

Mercedes-Benz X-Class

A luxury pick-up seems far-fetched but has Mercedes tapped into a lucrative niche?

6 July 2018

Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series

A-Class’s AMG Line spec tops the range

News

Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series: which is best?

There are no marks for effort here, only for achievement. So the new A-Class had better be on form if it wants to get one over on rivals

30 June 2018

Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series: which is best?

Mercedes-Benz CLA road test review - hero front

Car review

Used Mercedes-Benz CLA 2013-2019 review

The CLS sold on its exclusivity. Can the Mercedes CLA pull the same trick - or do its A-Class underpinnings hold it back?

20 June 2018

Used Mercedes-Benz CLA 2013-2019 review

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