Alisdair started writing about cars in 1993 while studying for a journalism degree and has never stopped. He's worked as road test editor for What Car and continues to write new car reviews, news, features and opinion columns. He’s driven virtually every new car over the past 25 years and enjoys historic hillclimbing in his Sylva.
What’s the fastest car in the world? A hire car. It’s an oldie goldie, but also one that rings true when it comes to company vehicles. Many company car drivers simply don’t give two hoots for the ...
So, Nissan is to re-enter the small hatch sector with its Pulsar, revealed today and set to arrive in the autumn of this year. This is a significant event as it marks the end of the Qashqai’s run ...
There are lies, damned lies and there are statistics, yet we still love a good percentage that shows we are the best, worst or just plain right. Of course, 78% of stats are complete nonsense, but ...
It’s one year till the next general election and just before we all head to the ballot box, the current government will have introduced one of the most important pieces of legislation since it came...
What’s the greatest car in the world? That’s as easy a question as it is tough. For some, it’s a simple matter of naming their preferred dream car should all six numbers come up on the Lottery. ...
Twelve months ago, the French car industry appeared to be fini. Its three main players were all struggling to maintain market share across Europe, never mind grow it and compete with the best of th...
You didn’t have to traipse all the way to New York for the unveiling of the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept to know the British SUV firm has a tough time on its hands to replacement this family...
What do you think is the must-have in-car accessory this year? Apps, wifi or voice control? Not if you believe the drastic increase in sales of dash cams, which are being used to protect drivers fr...
We all know the best way to stop emissions and pollution coming from cars is to have them parked up and not in use. It’s a fine idea and simple in theory, but trying to find a parking space in many...
It’s 100 years since Maserati came into being and as the company celebrates its centenary, it is launching arguably the most important car in its history. The new Ghibli is not a fire-spitting supe...