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

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  • Motoring

613 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Volkswagen ID.5 review: price and specification set electric SUV coupe apart from mainstream rivals

Volkswagen’s flagship EV is packed with style and technology but faces some tough competition

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over 1 year ago
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UK couple plan world-first Pole to Pole drive in Nissan electric car

Scots duo aim to be the first people to ever drive between North and South Poles in epic 10-month, 17,000-mile trek u...

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over 1 year ago
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Older driver fitness tests: 75% back health checks for over-70s to keep their licence - what is c...

Currently drivers aged 70 and over must apply to renew their licence every three years, however, unless they are diag...

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over 1 year ago
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UK fuel prices 2023: why petrol and diesel costs could be on the rise after three months of reduc...

Prices bottomed out in January as surge in oil demand looks set push costs upwards

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over 1 year ago
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Highway Code 2023: latest rules explained as millions still confused about changes

Study finds drivers still confused over updates to the rules o

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over 1 year ago
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Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid review: miracle machine balances performance and comfort with hybrid dri...

Porsche’s first five-door is still going strong after two decades thanks to its broad range of abilities

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over 1 year ago
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Driving test waiting times: backlog leading to booking delays at 9 in 10 test centres

Driving school calls for booking system overhaul as DVSA data reveals huge differences between centres just a few mil...

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over 1 year ago
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MG4 review: price, performance and specification make this family hatchback the affordable EV to ...

MG’s rival to the VW ID.3, Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe offers range, performance and value that’s hard to beat

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over 1 year ago
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Polestar 2 update brings more power and 395-mile range plus rear-wheel drive

New motors and batteries bring up to 469bhp and as much as 65 extra miles of driving for long-range models

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over 1 year ago
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EV charging points UK: government ‘will miss EV charger target by 20 years’, Labour says

Latest figures reveal country needs 263,000 more devices and annual installations need to quadruple to meet 2030 goal

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over 1 year ago
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2023 Volvo recall: what models are affected, what is the fault and how to check if you car is aff...

Concern over software flaw in driver assistance system prompts worldwide recall of entire Volvo line-up

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over 1 year ago
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DS 3 E-Tense review: Premium but pricey EV keeps moving upmarket

Updated crossover gets more power and better range but is held back by lack of space and steep list price

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