
Lewis Kingston
Lewis Kingston is an experienced motoring journalist and road tester with over a decade of industry expertise. He has written for some of the UK’s most respected automotive publications, including Autocar, What Car? and CAR magazine, and brings a keen technical understanding to everything he drives.Read more
Lewis’s background in hands-on mechanical work — he’s rebuilt everything from classic cars to modern performance models — gives him a unique perspective when it comes to assessing vehicles. Whether it’s a family hatchback or a high-performance supercar, he knows exactly what makes a car good, great, or one to avoid.
At Parkers, Lewis focuses on delivering clear, honest and informed car reviews, buyers’ guides and technical deep-dives, helping readers make the best possible decision when choosing their next vehicle. His writing is trusted for its sharp insights, real-world experience, and a no-nonsense approach to separating marketing hype from genuine engineering excellence.
When he’s not testing cars, Lewis can usually be found working on his own automotive projects, driving across Europe, or chasing down his next great motoring story.
Latest from this author
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Mazda2: Green considerationsFor many the cost of road tax is becoming a more significant factor. In the grand scheme of things it’s a relatively minor outlay, particularly when compared to depreciation and fuel...22 Mar 2012
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Mazda2: Cool runningsWhen you’re using a car regularly, the smallest issues can quickly become major annoyances. One thing that can prove difficult to get right, and can frequently be a royal pain, is...9 Mar 2012
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Buying guideThe Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a comfortable ‘compact sports tourer’ with premium appeal and a high degree of practicality. Taking the plunge to buy a new car, especially something like a Mercedes-Benz, is...29 Feb 2012
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Audi A6 Avant: Buying guideThe Audi A6 Avant is a formidable estate car. It’s comfortable, refined, available with a wide range of options, and it’s faster and more efficient than previous generations. As a result, it’s...29 Feb 2012
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Enjoyable used cars for less than £8,000When you’re thinking about buying a used car there are many aspects to consider. Besides choosing a car that’s appropriate for your use, you’ll need to look long and hard at...24 Feb 2012
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Mazda2: Slip, sliding awayIf there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to bring trouble to our roads, it’s snow. As I live down an ungritted and hilly country road, winter conditions can occasionally cause a few...16 Feb 2012
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Audi A1 Sportback: Buying guideThe Audi A1 has proven to be a very popular car because many have been tempted by its blend of stylish looks, excellent build quality and rewarding ownership experience. For some, however,...13 Feb 2012
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Ford Ranger 2.2-litre TDCi XLT road testThe pick-up truck market is becoming increasingly competitive. It’s packed with long-standing and successful models like the Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux. So, the new Ford Ranger has its work...9 Feb 2012
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Ford Focus: The long hard goodbyeThe Ford Focus has certainly covered some ground in its short time at Parkers. In six months it’s clocked an impressive 13,597 miles with us, in weather ranging from blazing sun...31 Jan 2012
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Mazda2: Initial impressionsChoosing to use a small car for motorway commuting can be a bit of a gamble. After all, small cars are typically designed for inner-city and town use. They’re usually sparsely...31 Jan 2012
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BMW 6 Series: Buying guideBuying a brand-new car can be a daunting proposition. Once you’ve narrowed your options down to a car that you want to purchase, and have seemingly crossed the biggest hurdle, you’re then...24 Jan 2012
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Mazda2: Compact car, limited rangeWhen you’re looking at buying a new car there are lots of things to consider. There are the obvious factors like the price, its suitability for your use and its economy....17 Jan 2012