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.Read more
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Mercedes expands Citan line-upMercedes-Benz has announced a new seven-seater version of its Citan van, set to go on sale in spring 2014. There are also two new engines on sale for the rest...22 Oct 2013 -
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Company car choice: Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCiFor 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 -
BMW 535d M Sport Touring road testIf 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 -
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Citroen comparison: C4 and DS4Citroen’s DS line is an interesting proposition. It’s a range of models closely related to the more ordinary C-series of Citroens, but with more avant-garde styling and a premium outlook...12 Jun 2013 -
Road test: Subaru Forester 2.0 XT 5d Lineartronic 2013MYTo read up on the updated 2016MY Subaru Forester, our full road test can be found here The original Subaru Forester Turbo was something of a game-changer when it first arrived,...7 May 2013 -
Renault Kangoo facelifted for 2013Renault has announced a range of updates to its popular Kangoo small van. The changes apply to the whole range, which includes the Kangoo, the larger Kangoo Maxi and the...4 Feb 2013 -
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Green choice: Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi Hybrid4 road testThe Citroen DS5 is a curious car. It’s the top model in Citroen’s DS range, which is a collection of models with a more upmarket feel and more exciting styling...17 Jan 2013 -
Value choice: 1.4i 16V ExpressionWith an ultra-low starting price, we’d recommend that the best Vauxhall Astra for value is the Expression 1.4i 16v. At £12,995, it really is properly cheap – the next derivative up...20 Sept 2012