James Taylor

James Taylor

James Taylor studied Automotive Journalism and Automotive Design at Coventry University before joining us at Parkers, road testing, reviewing, and writing features on a variety of cars. After moving on to writer and editor roles at our sister magazine CAR, they now work with Evo.

It’s certain that James loves motoring, and we’ve heard that he even raced a homebuilt kart when he was younger and has even ridden in Ginettas, Radicals, and McLarens since.

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Company car choice: Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi

For the typical company car driver, we believe the best Ford Focus derivative is the Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi 105ps. The primary reason for this choice is the low running costs....

21 Oct 2013
Top safety kit must-haves

Automotive technology never stands still, and that’s especially true in the field of safety. Every year more and more safety technology reaches the market, often starting life in expensive luxury...

11 Oct 2013
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR: Southbound

The Leon has had yet more miles piled on it recently after a trip down to Cornwall for a wedding. There’s an excellent stable of long-termers to choose from in the...

4 Oct 2013
Mercedes A200: Drive Kit Plus uncovered

Such is the extent of the world’s love affair with the smartphone that research by a major mobile network suggests the average owner spends more than two hours a day...

3 Oct 2013
BMW 535d M Sport Touring road test

If you’re after a diesel BMW 5 Series estate and only the best will do, the 535d is the one for you. It’s the fastest and most expensive of the...

2 Oct 2013
Three doors or five – which should you go for?

Many of the small and medium-sized hatchbacks out there at the moment are offered with the choice of two body styles, with either three or five doors. The odd number of...

27 Sept 2013
The best premium off-roaders

If you like your 4x4s with a bit of luxury, what are the top picks on the market today? We’ve put together our list of top off-roaders that combine prestige,...

12 Sept 2013
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR: a trip to Wales

A weekend trip to the Welsh coast meant I needed a car that would be comfortable and economical over a long journey but engaging enough to keep me awake on...

9 Sept 2013
Quick guide to hybrids

The term ‘hybrid car’ gets bandied about a lot but what does it actually mean? This short guide aims to clear up exactly what a hybrid car is, the different...

21 Aug 2013
Ford B-MAX: Festival trip

I’ve been away from the world of cars for the last week, choosing instead to temporarily live in a field in Somerset at Glastonbury Festival. Since I was there as a...

7 Aug 2013
Ford B-MAX: What’s so special about EcoBoost?

The Ford B-Max is currently offered with six engine options, but under the bonnet of our long-termer is nothing less than the best engine in the world. Don’t just take our...

10 Jul 2013
Ford B-MAX: First impressions

I borrowed the keys to the B-MAX over the weekend to get to know our new long-termer a little better. It’s now been subjected to a mix of motorway drudgery, bumpy...

10 Jul 2013

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