Matthew Macconnell
Journalist at Freelance
Writes for Forbes, CountryLife, Autocar, HeyCar, Fleet World, Commercial Motor, EV Powered, Practical Classics, Classic Car Weekly, and The Drive.
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5 days ago |
countrylife.co.uk | Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell
‘Your first car, your trip to the seaside, your first taste of independence — and the ability to choose for yourself where the next adventure will take you,’ says Volkswagen’s Thomas Schäfer. ‘The Volkswagen Polo has been at the heart of so many unforgettable moments and stories.’He’s not wrong. The Polo might be one of the nation’s most loved cars. Most of us have either owned one or known someone who has.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell
I believe in the saying: “Life’s too short to drive boring cars”. After passing my driving test, I made a beeline for a Daihatsu Copen, a tiny two-seater that looks like a Croc sandal. I didn’t care that people laughed as I tootled past with the roof down, my head poking out like a protruding toe through a worn-out sock. I was driving something special. A few years ago, I bought a Mini Paceman Cooper S, also known as the Countryman’s ugly sister.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com.au | Jim Gorzelany |Bill Springer |Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell |Josh Max
Looking at virtually any parking lot in the nation these days is something akin to seeing at a black-and-white photo of cars, trucks and SUVs. That's because a whopping 81% of the top selling vehicle colours are not the least bit colorful, according to Edmunds.com, but are rather variations of white (25%), black (22%), gray (20%) and silver (14%).
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell
Mazda CX-30: Many cars have flaws and it’s my job, alongside other journalists, to find and report them to you, the reader. I’m yet to test a car that has no negative attributes, whether that’s limited space, questionable build quality, or so-so performance, but Mazda got almost everything right with the CX-30. However, here are five things you should know before parting with hard-earned cash. 1.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell
When sitting at traffic lights in a BMW iX in 2021, a van driver rolled down his window to shout “Not the prettiest, is it?" Five minutes later, a gentleman asked me where he could buy one. It’s continued to divide opinion since its release, but BMW has recently introduced some desirable changes to what could be their best car yet. BMW iX What’s New? There’s no escaping the large kidney grille, but a new mesh pattern enhances things, and buyers can now specify an illuminated grille surround.
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I should really post more here. I spent some time the bodacious McLaren 750S recently. It was tough letting it go. My review will soon be live on Forbes. #McLaren #750s #mclaren750 #mclaren750s #Supercars #supercarsunday #supercar #cars https://t.co/VOa2h5hQFe
Driving the @CitroenUK Ami around Edinburgh on Monday was excellent. Here are my thoughts over at the Edinburgh Reporter. #Citroen #citroenami #EDINBURGH https://t.co/MdpmkrfZ66 https://t.co/90mMSkefea
Was incredible to be given the keys for a day to an Aston Martin DBX 707 yesterday. What an excellent machine. #AstonMartin #carscene #astonmartindbx #dbx707 #supercars📷 https://t.co/W9N8uGuMwX