Nic Cackett | Autocar

Articles by Nic Cackett

Car review

Used Nissan Micra 2017-2019 review

Has this much-needed reinvention of the Nissan Micra turned it into a real contender once again? And should those who masterminded the Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia be worried?

26 April 2017

Used Nissan Micra 2017-2019 review

Honda Civic review hero front

Car review

Used Honda Civic 2017-2022 review

Honda’s 10th-generation Civic hatchback goes global — but is that good news?

21 April 2017

Used Honda Civic 2017-2022 review

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport - 1500-mile Norwegian road-trip

Our Norway route starts in Kristiansand

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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport - 1500-mile Norwegian road-trip

Just what is the new Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport really made of? We take a four-wheel drive range-topper on an epic adventure

8 April 2017

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport - 1500-mile Norwegian road-trip

BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Jaguar XF

BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Jaguar XF

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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Jaguar XF - group test

Just two cars stand between the new BMW 5 Series and class domination: the refined, comfortable, high-tech Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the keen driver’s choice, Jaguar’s XF

1 April 2017

BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Jaguar XF - group test

Ford Mustang, Audi S3, VW Tiguan, BMW i3

These four cars all cost under £40,000, escaping a new five-year £310 tax premium

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Road tax changes 2017: best cars under £40k to beat the system

You can enjoy the BMW i3, Ford Mustang, Audi S3 and Volkswagen Tiguan without lining the taxman's pocket when road tax rules change on 1 April

28 March 2017

Road tax changes 2017: best cars under £40k to beat the system

Car review

Audi A5 (2017-2024)

Ingolstadt’s dome-roofed hatchback returns to the executive fray, but more dynamic rivals like the BMW 4-series and Mercedes C-Class set a high bar

10 March 2017

Audi A5 (2017-2024)

Opinion

Honda Civic Type R: will it be good to drive?

The new Type R packs 316bhp, but will the driver feel as involved in the experience as that figure suggests?

7 March 2017

Honda Civic Type R: will it be good to drive?

2017 Ford Fiesta ST

Opinion

Will a three-pot do the job in the new Ford Fiesta ST?

The new Fiesta ST has been revealed with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine that produces 197bhp

24 February 2017

Will a three-pot do the job in the new Ford Fiesta ST?

Caterham Seven at 60: a time-warp road trip in the Seven Sprint

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Caterham Seven at 60: a time-warp road trip in the Seven Sprint

The Seven – created at Lotus and still evolving at Caterham – has been around for 60 years. We've gone on a time-warp trip

18 February 2017

Caterham Seven at 60: a time-warp road trip in the Seven Sprint

Car review

Tesla Model X

Tesla's X takes aim at the seven-seat SUV market with extreme performance - and a price to match

15 February 2017

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet

Car review

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet

AMG brings bi-turbo V8 power and a hot chassis to the drop-top C-Class

10 February 2017

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet

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