Alan Taylor-Jones

Feb 28, 2025 | carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones

► The Reliant that became a Volvo that became a Citroen► Why we love the Citroen BX ► Gandini’s hatchback drivenSupercars don’t come any more iconic than the Lamborghini Countach, but when’s the last time you actually saw one in person? Possibly never, not something you could have said of another wedge of Gandini design, the Citroen BX. Those who lived in Europe during the 80s and 90s will be very familiar with this angular, hydropneumatically-sprung five-door hatchback and estate.

Feb 25, 2025 | parkers.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones

A slimmed-down DS 3 range has chopped the trim and power choice down to two apiece. That means this dinky SUV with premium aspirations is no longer available with a manual gearbox or a pure petrol engine. The new hybrid system is shared, along with the DS 3’s underpinnings, with a selection of other small SUVs from Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Is it one of the best SUVs? No, but it is a comfortable and potentially very plush option that’s a bit different to the norm.

Feb 5, 2025 | parkers.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones |Graham King

The DS 4 is the company’s premium hatchback with a distinctly Gallic flavour. It’s positioned between the 3 and the 7, and is aimed to appeal to buyers looking for something a little taller than more traditional rivals, such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series or Mercedes A-Class, but don’t want to go the whole hog with an SUV. The DS 4 is available in regular form and as the DS 4 Cross – an SUV-themed version with a few design tricks to make it look like it’s beefier and taller – even though it isn’t.

Feb 5, 2025 | parkers.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones

Costs not much more than top-spec Ariya E-4orcePunchy accelerationGood passenger space Overly stiff rideSignificantly reduced rangeDull to drive It would seem that no family electric SUV lineup is complete without some sort of performance version, and the Nissan Ariya Nismo has just been introduced to prove my point.

Jan 31, 2025 | carmagazine.co.uk | Alan Taylor-Jones

► 1/10th scale Tamiya Wild One build and drive review ► Oozes retro charm and desirability► More fun than most of my brushless buggiesNostalgia is big business these days – whether it’s the tenth Batman reboot or the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, you don’t need an MBA to see that taking something once-loved and updating it with modern tech is an oft-trodden path towards profit. The other thing about nostalgia though, as the saying goes, it that it’s not what it used to be.