Motoring - new car launches and reviews

For more than 25 years I have been analysing the latest new models, at launch events and having cars on test loans.

Ford Capri
Let's agree, this is not a Ford Capri – but is it a good electric SUV?

Business Motoring, August 2025

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Skywell BE11
Lots of mostly excellent new Chinese metal now on the UK, but excellent this was certainly not... 

Business Motoring, November 2024

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Xpeng G6
One of the many new Chinese entrants to the UK market – it it any good? 

The Car Expert, July 2025

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BYD Atto 3
"A creditable first effort" from a new Chinese brand – little did we know how quickly they would grow...

The Car Expert, September 2023

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Farizon SV
I test drive vans too – and on this one they stuck. video camera in my face...

Business Vans, February 2025

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BMW 330e
When Beemer's long-lasting hatch goes plug-in hybrid – did it meet the brief?

The Car Expert, May 2021

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Range Rover Evoque
On and very much off-road in Range Rover's latest 'entry-level' premium SUV.

The Car Expert, April 2019

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McLaren 570S
Behind the wheel of a car many motoring enthusiasts can only dream of driving.

The Car Expert, November 2016

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Aston Martin Vantage
Driving the latest version of the 'entry-level' British sports car was a recent highlight..

The Car Expert, November 2018

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Open for Business
Typical consumer first drive, in this case the BMW 1 Series cabriolet.

Auto Express, Mar 2008

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Mazda MX-5 v Fiat 124 Spider 
Head-to-head tests are in my repertoire too, here of two rival and related roadsters.

The Car Expert, April 2018

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Max-ing it in Ireland
A full road-test travel feature involving the family and a Ford C-Max for Carbuyer.

Carbuyer, Jan 2005

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