Browsing all articles from January, 2009
New 435bhp GT3 revealed
The worst kept secret of 2009 has today been confirmed as fact: three years after it was first released, the Porsche 997 GT3 has been updated to reflect the redesign of the Gen2 997 and its all important new technology. Does the GT1-based engine remain? And what about PDK? Well read on... Read the
Hot hatch Supertest – New Feature
Hot hatches have always been the mainstay of affordable high-performance driving. Chris Harris tests six of the quickest and most characterful examples on road and track. Click the image below to read the magazine feature then share your views with us here on Dialogue.
New Focus RS – final details revealed
After the success of our long-term Focus ST260 Mountune we're eagerly awaiting our first drive in the new Focus RS. The Mountune upgraded demonstrated the depth of untapped potential within the Focus ST, and with the resources of Ford's RS engineers we can only only imagine how much further they have taken the humble Focus. Now
DR's mystery new long-termer
As we're big fans of car-related day dreaming here at DR we thought we'd provide you with some fuel for idle thought. Now that the nasty man from Ford has been to take his Focus Mountune away Mr Meaden has gone and bought himself a new set of wheels. Well, when we say 'new' we
First Drive – Nissan 370Z – New Feature
Hot on the heels of the remarkable GT-R and with the Porsche Cayman squarely in its sights, Nissan’s new 370Z needs to be good. DR drives the canyons of California and the deserts of Nevada to see if it delivers. Click the image below to read the magazine feature then tell us if the 370Z is
Video: Mountune Focus ST v Graham Goode Racing Focus ST
What happens when you put our Focus ST260 Mountune together against a 300 bhp Graham Goode Racing Focus ST? Well DR reader Vlad Ilyushchenko was kind enough to join us at Bruntingthorpe during our Hot Hatch shootout feature to find out. The 2-mile straight at Bruntingthorpe beckons and Chris Harris is our man in the
Chris' column – 23rd January 2009
These past five years I have been searching for the perfect vehicular solution to my family’s motoring life. It has been an interesting quest through various price and market segments that has yet to yield a single, reliable solution to our needs. They are these: Read the FULL ARTICLE in First Look Then let us know
Driving techniques: Controlling a FWD car with Martin Rowe
Ex-British and Production World Rally Champion Martin Rowe demonstrates how to control a front wheel drive car... at high speed. Chris Harris joins Martin in the Championship White Civic Type-R around Bruntingthorpe as part of our forthcoming Hot-Hatch group test. Have a look at the video then let us know your thoughts. Click on the
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