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James Fossdyke

Cheshire

Writer at Motor1.com

Freelance Motoring Writer at Freelance

Freelance motoring writer and part of the @CE_Editorial team. Lives in the countryside with @RachaelHogg. Expensive habits include old Jags and older planes.

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  • 6 days ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

    If you’re a petrolhead in the UK, you’re well catered for during the summer months. The weather might not always play ball but the country’s love of cars is such that there’s some kind of automotive event happening seemingly every weekend. Whether that’s a car club meet at a countryside pub, a minor car show at a village fete or a full-blown race meeting at one of the UK’s legendary circuits, there’s something for everyone.

  • 2 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

    Moderate competence spoilt by gimmicks Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Roomy interior Reasonably well made Largely decent to drive Gimmicky tech Inconsistent brakes Cramped boot Variant: DM-i (Chinese specification) Price: TBC Engine: 2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine plus three electric motors Power: 1,062bhp Torque: TBC Transmission: Automatic, all-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 3.6sec Top Speed: TBC Fuel: Electric range: 125 miles co2: TBC Road tax band: TBC...

  • 2 weeks ago | completecar.ie | James Fossdyke

    Chinese car manufacturer BYD has confirmed its premium Denza brand is coming to Europe at the end of this year. With a focus on style and technology, the brand is expected to compete with the likes of Audi, Lexus and possibly even Porsche, although the company's pricing strategy is currently unclear. It's largely expected that Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) - custodians of the BYD marque among others - will be responsible for Denza importation and distribution in Ireland.

  • 2 weeks ago | businesspost.ie | James Fossdyke

    Motoring The Skoda Enyaq vs the Elroq: Can a new nose and extra toys keep the SUV ahead of its competitors? The maker’s largest electric SUV has been updated with a fresh look and minor specification changes, but will that be enough to keep it at the top of the tree?

  • 3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

    Skoda has unveiled the new Elroq vRS performance model, which gets a significant boost in power and a sportier interior design. A go-faster version of Skoda’s practical-yet-compact electric SUV, the Elroq vRS is the Czech brand’s fastest-accelerating and fastest-charging production model to date. Under the skin, the car gets two electric motors — one on the front axle and one at the rear — to provide all-wheel drive and 335bhp.

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James Fossdyke
James Fossdyke @JFossdyke
9 May 24

Today I’m driving something about which I can’t say very much, but the back end looks a bit like this… https://t.co/D0gO6b333h

James Fossdyke
James Fossdyke @JFossdyke
18 Apr 24

Finally, it is now socially acceptable to tell a Fiat 500 to “get in the sea” https://t.co/W6UlGVel2y

James Fossdyke
James Fossdyke @JFossdyke
27 Mar 24

Been looking through this thread for a while now and still haven’t seen a mention of racing driver Scott Speed. Disappointing.

Susie Dent
Susie Dent @susie_dent

I’m writing something about the famous field of nominative determinism and would love your best examples. Mine (so far) is the consultant urologist Mr Burns-Cox.