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Road Test Team

Aug 28

Five Funded Favourites: From an Air-Cooled 911 to a V12 Lamborghini

There’s no such thing as a dull month at Charles & Dean. Here are five sensational cars we’ve funded in the last few weeks.

Jul 25

Smaller Engines and More Hybrid Power - Are Fast Cars Going the Wrong Way?

We take a look at the new Bugatti Tourbillon, BMW M5 and Porsche 911 and wonder: are there right and wrong ways to go hybrid? A decade...

Jun 20

Four (Surprisingly Affordable) Hot Hatch Heroes

The hot hatch recipe has been cooked up a million different ways, from simple front-drive French hooligans to rally-inspired Italian...

May 13

Three Cool Cars from May’s &Meet with Charles & Dean and TOP 555

With the Charles & Dean events season in full swing, we reflect on yet another wonderful &Visit to local partner TOP 555 which promised a...

Apr 4

Three Awesome Modern Classics, as Chosen by J.D Classics

Charles & Dean are delighted to discuss our collaboration with J.D Classics, the ultimate destination for restoration, race car...

Mar 15

Three (Surprisingly Affordable) Summer Supercars

Some say summer is about BBQs, beer gardens and long days at the beach. And that’s true – to an extent. But mostly it’s about heading out...

Jan 19

Beat the blues: five fun cars to brighten up January

Want to cheer yourself up and kick the year off in style? Look no further... BMW M2 While BMW’s M3 continues its 911-style transformation...

Dec 1, 2023

All I want for Christmas is…

Charles & Dean Director & Co-founder Simon Grace talks us through the cars he’d love to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Porsche...