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@deangbsn

“Mr Auto Express”. Not my words, Carol, the words of Auto Express magazine(’s art director). I drive cars, I write about them, then impostor syndrome kicks in.

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Toyota’s one we had for the 90s shoot was pretty sweet.

17.02.2026 22:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The brand crossovers resulted in the weirdest combos. Worst I saw was at IAA Hanover where a Mitsubishi L200 in Fiat Fullback cosplay was decked out in Mopar branding. Might as well put Ralliart stickers on a Subaru.

07.02.2026 19:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I’ll take the ‘55 Chevy please.

01.02.2026 13:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Looks like some sort of AI generated Nissan Cube.

09.12.2025 23:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Citroen XM

Citroen XM

Unicorn.

13.10.2025 21:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I barely made it thru the trailer to confirm it was Japan.

25.09.2025 19:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

To be fair I’ve been telling Gemini to fuck off when it tries to summarise an email that has the same information in the first paragraph.

08.08.2025 11:38 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It’s got a little side stand, so yes! Unfortunately I’m not near mine for the photographic evidence.

23.07.2025 18:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Ford Puma Gen-e sticks two fingers up at most ICE-converted EVs (and a few pure EVs) by having a frunk! It’s tiny, but still.

12.07.2025 10:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hyundai Ioniq 9 front three quarter.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 front three quarter.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 side profile

Hyundai Ioniq 9 side profile

Hyundai Ioniq 9 rear end.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 rear end.

I’ve been driving the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 for the past couple of days. It’s a vast thing with a comfortable cabin and plenty of tech, but it’s not without its issues, such as all the warning beeps and a bit of a fidgety ride on 21 inch wheels. 350 mile range isn’t to be sniffed at, though.

09.07.2025 20:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Hot Wheels of various description

Hot Wheels of various description

Well they do the JTCC Accord already, so it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to do some more.

01.07.2025 23:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

When I saw the headline on NP I thought it was going to be some sort of 1st April hemorrhoid edition with comfy seats.

01.04.2025 11:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

FIVE! Bah…

21.03.2025 11:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

There’s been one of those tooling around Essex for a while that also has those original Puma blade style give spokes.

21.03.2025 11:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Severance picture by HappyToast

Severance picture by HappyToast

Not done a giveaway in a while, so if anyone wants a 12x8 Severance print like/repost/follow and I'll pick a winner in a few days. If you don't want to risk not getting it you could simply buy a copy of course.

18.03.2025 14:47 👍 205 🔁 124 💬 12 📌 6
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More charging today, this time a Toyota Proace City Verso Electric. Clever lockout stops you opening the sliding door when the car is plugged in.

11.03.2025 15:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New Renault 5 front

New Renault 5 front

New Renault 5 side

New Renault 5 side

New Renault 5 rear

New Renault 5 rear

Finally had a go in the new Renault 5 today. It’s very good, although the column stalks could be a point of frustration for owners. Having the drive selector, wipers and audio controls all so close together could cause errors, a couple of times I swept the screen when going for reverse…

05.03.2025 20:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Topped up the mud content on the Grenadier today.

19.02.2025 10:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It’s been 12 months since attending the best paradox I’ve ever been to: a corporate punk rock gig. Green Day were tight af though, and the buffet 20ft from the stage was unexpected.

11.01.2025 13:33 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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White van man goes to Wickes.

10.01.2025 15:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Probably the closest this’ll get to any action in the snow.

05.01.2025 12:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ineos Grenadier at Oban holiday park in the rain

Ineos Grenadier at Oban holiday park in the rain

Black Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster in the Oban hills.

Black Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster in the Oban hills.

Ineos Grenadier parked by Loch Linnie in Scotland.

Ineos Grenadier parked by Loch Linnie in Scotland.

Long Christmas break has been enlivened by the Ineos Grenadier I’ll be running for a few months. It’s been from Essex to Oban and back already, and while it has its quirks (less than 23mpg from a diesel for starters) it’s not dull like most SUVs. Gets lots of looks, too.

04.01.2025 22:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car? | Auto Express Old-school cool tackles high-end luxury in this MPV clash

We like going a bit mad with the twin tests at Christmas, so we put the ID. Buzz LWB up against the Lexus LM. They’re MPVs so it’s not the maddest comparison ever, but still pretty daft. www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-group-te...

23.12.2024 22:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black Ineos Grenadier covered in dirt from off road driving. It looks good spotlessly clean or covered in dirt, not somewhere in between.

A black Ineos Grenadier covered in dirt from off road driving. It looks good spotlessly clean or covered in dirt, not somewhere in between.

Grenadiers just suit the dirt in every way.

06.12.2024 15:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon

I’ve got an Ineos Grenadier for a bit. Just delivered today and it’s all shiny blackness for now, I wish it would stay that way, but the next best thing is to be coated in mud, so will see how that goes.

04.12.2024 18:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance with blue sky and the roof down

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance with blue sky and the roof down

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance 21 inch wheel and carbon ceramic brake system

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance 21 inch wheel and carbon ceramic brake system

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance engine

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance engine

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance IWC wristwatch on main touch’s includes a stopwatch

Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance IWC wristwatch on main touch’s includes a stopwatch

Spent a week with the mega Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance. If you thought the name sounds like a handful, try using the full 820hp on slippery autumn roads. Nice clock though.

30.11.2024 15:09 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV | Auto Express Ford and Renault lead the way when using old names for new cars. How do the electric Explorer and Scenic SUVs compare?

Recent test for me, pitching the new Ford Explorer against the Renault Scenic. These two are pretty much the best electric SUVs on sale at the moment. And I’d take an Explorer over any other MEB model so far.

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22.11.2024 08:43 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alfa Romeo Junior front

Alfa Romeo Junior front

Alfa Romeo Junior rear

Alfa Romeo Junior rear

Alfa Romeo Junior grille

Alfa Romeo Junior grille

Alfa Romeo Junior rear pillar

Alfa Romeo Junior rear pillar

Alfa Junior makes full use of the company logo. Looks better from some angles than others.

20.11.2024 10:39 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Isn’t Reynold the older McGann brother who turned his back on acting and became a solicitor?

16.11.2024 09:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ranchero, more slab sided than an El Camino.

15.11.2024 17:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0