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
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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 -
Mazda2: Small hatch enters the frayMany people may be unfamiliar with the Mazda2. It’s an often overlooked alternative to the default choices such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad car,...22 Dec 2011 -
Cost of motoring: Focus vs GolfBuying a new car is, for most, never a simple decision. Besides finding a car you could live with for a few years, you’ve should also take into consideration how much...21 Dec 2011 -
Ford Focus: Company mathsWhen it comes to picking a company car, the monthly cost is usually the most important factor. Working out company car tax can be a bit of a chore, although not...17 Dec 2011 -
BMW unveils 6-Series Gran CoupeBMW, intent on filling every possible niche in its line-up, has released details of the new 6-Series Gran Coupe. It’s the third model in the 6-Series line-up, following the coupe and...13 Dec 2011 -
Ford Focus: Winter warmerWe’ve all been there. You’ve repeatedly ignored your alarm, and now it’s a frantic rush to get ready and out the door. You charge downstairs, grabbing your car keys off the...12 Dec 2011 -
Calculating the cost of downsizingWith the economy struggling, and fuel prices climbing, everyone is looking at how they can save some extra money. For many, driving is a necessity and they simply cannot give up...28 Nov 2011 -
Porsche reveals Panamera GTSPorsche, obviously thinking that there’s an unfilled gap in the range, has released another version of its four-door Panamera. Claiming that this is “the four door sports car for fast roads of...21 Nov 2011 -
Cost of motoring: Focus vs AstraWhen you’ve narrowed down your new car choice to two models it can be difficult to work out what’s best. Most people usually start out with the obvious questions. Which one costs more,...14 Nov 2011 -
Ford Focus: A dealer callsHaving booked two weeks off, I had a chance to get the Ford in for its first service. I put a call in to my local dealer and they offered...10 Nov 2011 -
Ford Focus: The first service loomsWith a sudden flurry of launches and events in October, my mileage climbed dramatically. The Focus turned out to be the ideal car for covering this distance, which mostly consisted of...31 Oct 2011 -
Ford Focus: Smaller engine, lower economy?At Parkers we’re in the position where we tend to have a variety of different vehicles available to test. This means that the opportunity for interesting, although sometimes completely irrelevant,...21 Oct 2011