Freelance motoring writer and member of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers with a love of cars, motorbikes and running.
I lied about the love of motorbikes. They scare me to death - although I would like to own a Ducati 996 in red which I would just look at but never ride. No, not ever.
Association of Scottish Motoring Writers President Jack McKeown with Scottish Car of the Year the Skoda Enyaq and Head of Marketing for Skoda UK Kirsten Stagg in South Queensferry.
Skoda’s Enyaq has got off to an electrifying start by being crowned Scottish Car of the Year.
The all-electric SUV lifted the top title in a fantastic night for Skoda that … Read the rest
POLESTAR is the car company you may not be too familiar with at the moment, but if you’re a fan of electric vehicles (EVs) then it’s one you really should get to know.
Once the “black-ops” department for Volvo, Polestar sexed-up and beefed-up the Swedish brand for a number of years before finally becoming a marque-unto-itself – although still owned by Volvo … Read the rest
BENTLEY is launching new winter wheel packages for the upcoming colder season. Customers who are interested in a fresh new look for their Bentley can choose to prepare their car for winter, with an elegant 21″ alloy wheel – bringing new visual appeal to match the enhanced winter performance offered by Bentley’s Pirelli winter tyres.
There are four 21” winter … Read the rest
IF, like many motorists, you’ve struggled to remove a wheel because the wheel nuts feel as though they’ve been welded to the hub, then you’ve probably been a victim of “rattle-gun fever” at your local tyre-fitter.
Well, those rattle-guns – or Impact Wrenches – are now available to the home mechanic at a price that won’t break the bank and … Read the rest
I WAS recently lucky enough to be invited to take a look at the all-new Lotus Emira at its Almada Street, Hamilton, showroom; and although there would be no opportunity for a drive, I was looking forward to seeing Lotus’s last-ever petrol-powered sports car in the flesh, so headed off in the direction of Glasgow.
It certainly didn’t disappoint. Glossy images of … Read the rest
The Meguiar’s Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 costs just £47.60 and includes seven of the most popular products from the detailing-specialist’s range. That’s a huge saving of almost 50% against buying the products individually – and … Read the rest
THE average car will see 30 day trips, 2,496 songs played – and 24 spillages in the typical year.
A study of 2,000 motorists revealed the average vehicle will cover off 62 miles per week – that’s 3,224 annually – and see three bouts of car sickness while doing so.
While a whopping 43 hours will be spent sitting … Read the rest
WHENEVER a Volvo arrives for review, I always have the same feeling of contentment; like an old friend is visiting and I know I can just be myself and relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be fine.
Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top; everything is not always “fine” – I haven’t driven a Volvo yet … Read the rest
I AM now in my third year as chairman of the Northern Group of Motoring Writers. It is the oldest regional group of automotive journalists in the UK, and I feel very honoured to be at the helm.
First founded in 1973, the group is open to professional motoring writers across the North of England. With a … Read the rest
THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.
This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just over 20 miles. However, since … Read the rest
