Adam Binnie
Affiliate Operations Editor
One-time New Cars Editor for Parkers and Car Magazine, Adam now heads up the content commerce team, which tests and reviews products for brands across Bauer Media's digital portfolio.
He joined Parkers in 2015, having started working life as a newspaper reporter (who wrote about cars for the features team while his editor wasn't looking) and blogging about car news and journalism.
Since then he’s contributed road tests and reviews to both Parkers and CAR magazine, as well as other titles in the Bauer family, The Telegraph, and on-screen via our YouTube channel.
He's particularly interested in cars that make family life easier, offer plenty of bike transportation space, and manage to be entertaining to drive too.
In fact Adam has been banned from mentioning mountain bikes in the Parkers office – luckily you can find out more about this by reading literally any of his long termer reports, where you’ll have no trouble finding at least two mounted to the towbar.
Some and Adam's top tips for Parkers readers are:
- Take anything you use regularly with you on your test drive - child seats, pushchairs, etc - and make sure they fit
- Test the back seats from the perspective of your passengers - are there enough USB sockets and places to store books or gadgets?
- Get someone else to drive while you sit in the rear - the ride in some cars can vary hugely front to back
Latest from this author
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Volvo S90 promises classier cabin and low tax billsThere’s more choice in the executive saloon market than ever thanks to the established Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and of course the relatively new Jaguar XF. From summer 2016 drivers...6 Dec 2015
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Renault launches "Iconic" Twingo, Clio and CapturA long list of standard equipment and low CO2-emitting engines should make these new Renault Iconic special editions a tempting company car choice. Available on the Twingo, Clio and Captur, the...1 Dec 2015
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Hatchback or coupe: which is best?It can be a hard task deciding whether a coupe is right for you. Most people can’t agree on how to pronounce it, let alone explain to you exactly what...19 Nov 2015
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Fast hatchbacks for less than £80 a month in BIKThere was a time the only thing faster than a performance car’s acceleration was the rate at which it burned through fuel. Improvements in engine technology now mean you can have...11 Nov 2015
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Renault Clio and Captur upgraded with free DAB radioGood news for long commutes – Renault has added a free digital radio upgrade to all but the cheapest Clio and Captur models. Previously a cost option, the inclusion of DAB...9 Nov 2015
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Essential Range Rover Evoque buyer’s guideThe Range Rover Evoque is certainly not the first stylish Land Rover car but it was still a bit of game changer when it came along in 2011. Combining the deeply...5 Nov 2015
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MINI Clubman's fleet appeal is as broad as a barn doorThe old MINI Clubman was a more practical version of the standard hatchback but was hamstrung by hard-to-access back seats (only one rear door) and not particularly big boot. This new...4 Nov 2015
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Peugeot 308: which one should you choose?If you’re looking for a new hatchback then the Peugeot 308 is a must on your list of cars to test-drive thanks to its low running-costs, practical interior and stylish looks. It...29 Oct 2015
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Smaller turbo petrol engines for 2017 Honda CivicThe next-generation Honda Civic range will feature a new pair of turbocharged petrol engines which promise fleet drivers excellent performance and fuel economy. If you’ve been put off diesel by the...27 Oct 2015
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BMW 5 Series vs Jaguar XFLarge executive saloons like the BMW 5 Series and Jaguar XF offer plenty of interior space, a big boot and the kind of luxury that you don’t get in a...21 Oct 2015
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Lucky for some: BMW's ultra-luxurious 7 SeriesThe BMW 7 Series is back and promises more of everything which made the last car so good, while shedding weight and improving its emissions. This sixth-generation limo borrows technology from the...14 Oct 2015
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Top safety options to considerThe amount of safety equipment available on cars nowadays is quite staggering – from sensors that monitor blind spots to systems that can basically drive the car automatically. If you haven’t...14 Oct 2015