Rest Less - The number of new electric cars on the UK market is increasing at a rapid rate. In this piece for one of the biggest websites for the over 50s in the UK, I pick ten of the best new EVs for 2024. To find out what they are, click here.
Autocar - The Suzuki Jimny became a firm favourite very quickl;y in the UK. Then just as quickly it was taken away due to emissions regs. It's still avaialble in some international markets and recently a more practical five-door version was added. I drove it in South Africa and you can read my review of it for Autocar here.
Car Design News - Citroën showcased its new design future with the cool Oli concept. Now we can see it in a production model, the new C3 and electric e-C3. After a walkaround with Boris Reinmöller,, Chie Yanagisawa and the rest of the design team at the Stellantis design centre in Paris, you can get the insight on the strategy in this piece for CDN. Subscription may be required
Oracle Time - The start of the year always means it's time to look at the new models coming in the year ahead. This guide for luxury watch and lifestyle magazine, Oracle Time, previews the new wheels to get excited about in 2024 with everything from Mini To Maserati.
Automotive Powertrain Technology International - Nissan chose to go the serial hybrid route for its new E-Power system. To find out why, I visited the Nissan Technical Centre Europe and spoke with Matthew Wright, VP for powertrain development about the development and the future for E-Power.
EV.Tips - Kia really impressed with its EV6 but now it has supersized its electric offering with the EV9. This review for EV.Tips looks at every aspect of the most luxurious Kia ever and the capabilities of its massive 99.8kWh battery pack.
Wanted - Every superyacht needs a support vessel right? Some are large enough to be called superyachts in their own right, others are closer to being upmarket tenders. In this monthly yachting piece for Wanted, I look at some of the latest vessels and their support fleet and why the wealthy need them at all.
Motability - This piece for the website of the largest car fleet in Europe explains what EV pre-conditioning is all about for both owners and prospective owners. Busting through the jargon it looks at the technology and how it can add to the EV ownership experience.
The Telegraph - The Porsche Taycan combines sportiness with clean electric driving, but it's probably not the first choice to take on a camping trip. We jumped into a Taycan Cross Turismo with a rooftop tent and headed into the hills of north west Wales, a place notorious for lacking rapid EV charging facilities. To find out how it all turned out, have a read of the piece here. Subscription might be required.
Honest John - The Honest John site is a bit of an institution, trusted by thousands of buyers of new and used cars. Tasked with writing 25 buying guides, you'll find my reviews of models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Porsche, Toyota and Vauxhall here. If you are in the market for a new or used car then have a read, it'll be worth it, honest.
Octane - Henry Ford II wanted to make a sports car and his passion for Italian models took him to Cisitalia. This piece for Octane magazine took 18 months to put together but the story of the unique 808 coupe is a fascinating one. Ultimately it lost out to the famous Thunderbird but that makes it all the more interesting.
Ignition - Not often I do TV these days but for my friends at Ignition I'll glady jump in front of a camera. Here's my insert on the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S which I drove in southern Spain so come along for a ride.
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