Car Design News - Cupra revealed its new Leon and Formentor models at a glitzy event in Madrid. A discussion with the design team revealed that it also marked the start of a whole new design language for the Spanish brand as it forges its own identity. Subscription may be required.
Oracle Time - Marcello Gandini was one of the greatest automobile designers of all time. His works included the Lamborghini Miura and Countach but he also penned the Citroen BX and Fiat X1/9. Delve into some of his famous and not so famous designs and then browse some wonderful new watches.
Automotive Powertrain Technology International - Famous British automaker Morgan, partnered with Fellten to create an electric version of the Super 3. Explore the technology and hear from the people involved in this piece for APTI magazine.
Rest Less - The estate car has always been popular in the UK, but in recent years it’s been pushed aside by the dominance of the SUV. With more electrified estates being launched in 2024, could the estate car be making a comeback?
Autocar - The Suzuki Jimny became a firm favourite very quickly 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.
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.
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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