Matt Allan Writer
  • Edinburgh
  • National World

Motoring writer for JPIMedia group. Covers all aspects of motoring-related content included industry and consumer news, features, new car road tests and product reviews

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National World, The Scotsman

Focus Areas

  • Motoring

613 Articles
about 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Car lease scam: how to spot fake leasing deals as criminals target drivers with bad credit

Experts offer tips on how to spot an online con and what to do if you’ve been targeted by scammers offering cheap lea...

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about 1 year ago
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Motoring expert warns against ‘incredibly dangerous’ TikTok ‘tailgating’ fuel-saving hack

Drivers urged not to put lives in danger with tailgating technique that risks collisions

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about 1 year ago
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Bentley W12 engine production to end with most powerful version ever

Limited edition 739bhp Batur model signals the end of the road for iconic engine as luxury brand sets sights on all-e...

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about 1 year ago
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Sat nav algorithms to stop directing cars down residential ‘rat run’ streets, TomTom announces

Major navigation firms are to rewrite routing algorithms to stop traffic being diverted through small residential str...

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about 1 year ago
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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review: sharper looks hide new tech and spec and upgraded comfort

Midlife update brings even better comfort plus new specification levels and improved hybrid performance for this flex...

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about 1 year ago
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Calls for urgent ban on remote control of driverless cars from overseas

Law Commission calls for change in legislation to restrict remote vehicle operation on public roads and outlaw contro...

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over 1 year ago
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Kia Xceed review: space and spec make this crossover a family favourite

New sporty GT-Line S trim add styling and tech upgrades to this popular crossover’s winning formula

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over 1 year ago
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Volkswagen T-Roc review: updates unlock new qualities in family SUV

Midlife refresh brings interior improvements and smart new technology for VW’s sharply styled SUV

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over 1 year ago
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Nissan Juke hybrid review: good things come in small packages

Nissan’s compact crossover is stylish and fun to drive but the hybrid’s higher price is hard to justify

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over 1 year ago
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Driving test myths debunked: the truth about passing and fails, from examiner’s quotas to crossin...

Separating truth from fiction as DVSA reveals mistakes including forgetting licence cost learners £673,000 in missed ...

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over 1 year ago
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Skoda sets two new world records with drifting Enyaq vRS electric car

Performance version of electric SUV dances its way to two ice-based records on frozen Swedish lake

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over 1 year ago
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Energy price decoupling: linked electricity and gas fees are ‘stopping people buying electric cars’

EV advocates demand ‘urgent’ action to change how wholesale electricity prices are calculated to avoid stalling UK’s ...

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