Freelance motoring writer and European CoTY juror. Find me on Electrifying, CarGurus UK, Autocar, Telegraph Cars, Boundless and more.
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Haven’t been on here for a while but I am alive - just not on X all that much! Anyway, here’s a column for you on the whole Renault/Ford EV thing. Maybe the whole platform sharing thing has gone too far? Starting to feel like it, to me.
“Would the return of the Ford Fiesta be a good thing?” asks @VickyParrott 🗣️
In her latest column, Vicky wonders if parts-sharing is ruining the car industry 👉 bit.ly/4rQ3Bll
Few of my thoughts on the new EV grant, for you.
“Why is the electric car grant so light on detail?” asks @VickyParrott 🗣️
Our motoring expert analyses the government’s announcement of a grant on sales of new electric cars. Read Vicky’s latest CarGurusUK column 👉 bit.ly/3IJQhg9
Bit of nostalgic musing on whether the new Leaf might have a bit of a Saab-ish tone to it. That’s a good thing, by the way….
“There's something of the Nissan's cleverness - its aerodynamic bodyshape, retro-ish rear styling and tech-stuffed interior - that makes me think of Saab.” says @VickyParrott 🗣️
Discover her thoughts in the latest CarGurusUK column 👉 bit.ly/4k2SOPG
Fun day today. Can you think which critical performance metric links these two? #MorganSupersport #HyundaiIoniq5N
The SL has been out of hibernation for a few weeks. Gorgeous drives in it over the weekend, and a bit of camping in between. It’s very grubby, and the ‘must sort that for the Merc’ to-do list is only getting longer, but it’s running beautifully and it makes me very happy.
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'The new Ford Puma Gen-E is a poster child for efficiency,' says @VickyParrott.
Find out why in her new CarGurusUK column 👉 cargurus.co.uk/Cars/articles…
On that there #Ford Puma Gen-E launch. Battery intrigue over the NMC battery’s unusually huge gross/net disparity… I shall report back when I’ve spoken to someone who knows the answer. Love a bit of battery geekery.
Simply Clever, and all that!
Check out these clever details with the Skoda Elroq!
Watch the full review on our YouTube channel now.
#skodaelroq #skoda
In truth, I thought it was about time to stop calling everything an SUV many years ago.
"I do sometimes wonder where the ‘utility’ bit of the average Sports Utility Vehicle has gone." @VickyParrott thinks the time has come to stop calling every other car an SUV. bit.ly/4kV7Qc1
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Do synthesised EV engine sounds enhance the driving experience, or ruin in? @VickyParrott decides: bit.ly/4kYJoGA
Big yellow bus meets big silver bus. #vw #volkswagenidbuzz #idbuzz #kia #kiaev9 #sevenseater #electricvehicles #electriccars
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EVs don’t get much cheaper than the Leapmotor T03!
Watch the full review on our YouTube channel now!
#LeapmotorT03 #Leapmotor
Impressed at the efficiency in the #Audi A6 e-tron RWD big battery. For a big estate, I’d say 3.7m/kWh and a real range of 300 miles (at motorway speeds and spring temps) isn’t bad. Not sure about the illuminated rear badge. Cool or tacky? (‘Scuse the rubbish photos…)
Lots of fun driving Maseratis yesterday. Blimey, that GranCabrio Folgore looks good, doesn’t it? 751bhp, electric four-seat convertible. 0-62mph in 2.8sec. Wowzers. It is rather fun! Not cheap, at £185k. Nor light, at over 2.3 tonnes. But it is utterly gorgeous.
An unpopular opinion, but touchscreens may not be the dread terror that they’re often made out to be…
"If you stop and think about all the stuff that was distracting us while driving in the pre-touchscreen age, the latest systems might suddenly seem like less of a scourge and more of a saviour," says @VickyParrott. bit.ly/3QAdNgr
As if we didn’t know this already, but here’s a column inspired by the many people I’ve spoken to who are keen on electric but won’t make the transition until towing becomes easier…
In her latest CarGurus column, @VickyParrott argues that diesel engines still have an important role to play, particularly for those who need to tow. bit.ly/3EF3CVh
Went and did a little vid on the new Tesla Model Y for the excellent @ElectrifyingCom. Unlike the Model 3, it’s got an indicator stalk! And yes, it does indicate left. Not just right… #tesla #ModelY youtu.be/Dxu8e95Bx4A?si=_H2p…