Editor of EV Powered. Former Motoring Editor at National World and The Scotsman. Loves cars and food, not necessarily in that order.

Joined June 2018
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⚡ NEW EV Powered video available now! ⚡ The ALL-NEW Fiat Grande Panda Watch it here now and be sure to like and subscribe, and stay tuned for more! youtube.com/watch?v=PxsAvRvD…
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We’ve been taking a sneak peak at the Kia EV3, the brand’s latest all-electric model and a car that’s set to compete with everything from the Jeep Avenger to the Volvo EX30 and VW ID.3 @KiaUKPR bit.ly/4av3h1r
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NEW Podcast episode released! 📢 This week we’re speaking to Kevin Booker, holder of four Guinness World Records for EV driving. #everythingev Listen here now! open.spotify.com/show/0Yg2fR…
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NEW Podcast episode released! 📢 In the latest episode of Everything EV, we speak to Polestar UK's boss, Jonathan Goodman. Listen and subscribe on all streaming platforms now! open.spotify.com/show/0Yg2fR…
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⚡ NEW EV Powered video available now! ⚡ VW ID.7 Pro Match: First Impressions Get an in-depth look at the Volkswagen ID.7, Volkswagen's newest addition to the electric vehicle lineup, the ID.7 Pro Match. youtube.com/watch?v=OetipiTv…
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I’m not sure Twitter appeals work, but nevertheless. I’m a - frankly great - travel writer and editor, highly motivated and great at collaboration, looking for any and all work - freelance or permanent. I *adore* writing and am very, very game. DM if you have any leads…
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Budget 2024: No change on EV charging VAT ‘a missed opportunity’ bit.ly/3InJpSv
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A Poll: With the budget days away, do you think Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt should be incentivising the switch to electric cars with a VAT reduction? bit.ly/3V05ga0
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Get ready to sneak a peek behind the scenes! We're bringing you an exclusive factory tour and chat with none other than Peter Swain, the visionary behind RBW Electric Classic Cars. #ElectricCars #ClassicCarsRevived #BehindTheScenes #SustainableDriving #RBW #InnovationOnWheels
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It's been a bad week for small electric cars with Honda calling time on the e and Renault confirming the end of the road for the Zoe in the UK. Honda cans slow-selling e: electrifying.com/blog/articl… Renault stops orders for new Zoe: electrifying.com/blog/articl…
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A soggy day for a drive, but we rounded up a few of the longlist category contenders in this year's Scottish Car of the Year for some last-minute testing. – at Scotland, United Kingdom
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After a pleasant evening with our friends from @NGMWcars, today has been a packed affair at @smmt Drive Day testing a variety of models, including some contenders for the 2023 Scottish Car of the Year awards
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The A4 passed its MOT today (no advisories!) so the time has now come to sadly sell the Road Trip Car. The most reliable car I’ve ever owned by far – Audi build quality at its absolute finest. Any shares would be much appreciated! gumtree.com/p/audi/2013-audi…
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✍ #Honda's all-new model looks to challenge the #Nissan Qashqai and #Kia Sportage with petrol/electric power and high specification nationalworld.com/lifestyle/…
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Safety campaigners have called for compulsory 20mph speed limit near schools to cut road deaths trib.al/F6Fk9R0
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Driving examiners have called off five days of strikes in June after receiving a new pay offer from the Department for Transport (DfT). Examiners were to hold rolling walkouts between Thursday 15 June and Friday 23 June as part of PCS union strikes. trib.al/d33tnfX
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All of the rail services still running in May and June amid new #RMT and #Aslef #trainstrikes trib.al/iwHUaAh
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Motoring editor @GrumpyMotorMan gives his six top pre-road trip car checks to avoid a #BankHolidayWeekend disaster... #BankHoliday nationalworld.com/lifestyle/…
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Research predicts 19m additional car journeys from Friday to Monday as RAC warns of increased risk of breakdowns #BankHoliday #BankHolidayWeekend #Travel nationalworld.com/lifestyle/…
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These are the top 10 cheapest new electric cars in the UK in 2023 trib.al/Di3o86V
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