Alan Taylor-Jones
New cars editor for @CARmagazine & @Parkerscars, motoring anorak, chod lover & beard wearer. Ex-@whatcar & @autocar, owned by @morrismagpie.
Articles
-
2 weeks ago |
carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones
► The 5’s more practical sibling► 52kWh battery, 148bhp, 247 mile range► Around £2k more than equivalent 5Resurrecting names from the past seems to be going rather well for Renault, especially when mixed with some retro styling and electric drive. After all the buzz surrounding the reborn 5, it’s now time to reanimate the Renault 4 for the 21st century. Based on the impressive 5, the 4 is a bit longer, taller and family friendly.
-
2 months ago |
carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones |Curtis Moldrich
► Volvo’s biggest wagon returns► Now plug-in hybrid only► The last of its kind? You might remember in summer 2023 Volvo briefly killed the estate car in the UK. Ever increasing sales of its SUVs were to blame, leaving no space for saloons or wagons. Interest in the brand’s estates surged, persuading Volvo to bring them back. Hooray!But the story doesn’t necessarily end with me driving off into the sunset in a Volvo V90, happy in the knowledge that estates are safe.
-
2 months ago |
carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones |Ted Welford
► Retro design dramatically boosts desirability► Seven seats and five doors only► Improved on-road and offIf you want a 4×4 that’ll take you to the middle of nowhere and back again, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been your most dependable option for over 70 years.
-
2 months ago |
parkers.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones
Look at it! The range and boot size make it more usable than you’d expect, and it’s surprisingly comfy if you avoid the nastiest of bumps and ruts. It’s also just fast enough to not be a mobile chicane during rush hour. The Microlino hasn’t been crash tested, but it just won’t offer as much protection as a ‘proper’ car, even one as basic as the Dacia Spring. It’s also pricier than some real cars, the Spring included, and the braking and handling are a bit worrisome in extreme manoeuvres.
-
2 months ago |
carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones
► Sub-£20k quadricycle► Up to 142 miles of range, 56mph► Unbeatable smiles per mileWhen’s the last time you saw a brand new car that made you stop, stare and either burst out laughing or grin like a village idiot? No, I couldn’t think of anything either, at least until I experienced the ridiculously charming Micro Microlino. As you may have twigged, this isn’t technically a car. Instead, it’s a quadricycle that doesn’t have to adhere to the same stringent safety regulations as the best superminis.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →X (formerly Twitter)
- Followers
- 6K
- Tweets
- 19K
- DMs Open
- No
It's not often I give out five stars...
Renault's retro renaissance continues with the fabulous 4. Find out why it's even better than the 5 below. https://t.co/O1WVOAAuXP https://t.co/WbU5ghHdtJ
This is gloriously silly. https://t.co/c6y3TKMaGJ
If you're interested, make sure you stick your hat in the ring. I put off becoming a motoring journalist for years because I didn't have the qualifications. How you write, assess a car, and your body of work are what really matter.
We're looking for a brilliant staff writer to join our automotive hub, creating expert articles, advice and reviews for our @bauermedia two flagship modern motoring titles in the UK @ParkersCars and @CARmagazine. Full details in the link below 👇🔥💪🧠 https://t.co/S8SC1bOZpC https://t.co/JwaUPlcHYk