
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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Ford Focus: Just one thingLast time I mentioned how there wasn’t anything that annoyed me about the Focus. I positively raved about how well designed and thought out was. Predictably, the next time I got back...14 Oct 2011
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Ford Focus: It’s all in the detailsIt’s surprising how little failings can bring an otherwise good car down. Minor irritations like a seatbelt that doesn’t sit right can sometimes ruin the experience of an otherwise competent...20 Sept 2011
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Ford Focus: Facing the competitionAs you’ve no doubt noticed, two of the other cars on the Parkers long-term fleet are the Volkswagen Golf and the Vauxhall Astra – both main competitors to Ford’s Focus....5 Sept 2011
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Catalytic convertor thefts risingConcerns have been raised over the upsurge in catalytic converter thefts, caused by the continuing increase in the price of scrap metal. Recent figures show that the number of thefts has...25 Aug 2011
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Ford Focus: Ride and handling ratedFord’s marketing materials boldly claims that the newest Focus offers a “truly addictive driving experience”. That’s quite a statement for a conventional hatchback. In some respects, after having covered a few...24 Aug 2011
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Ford Focus: The Ford lends a handIf you live or work in a city then you’re no doubt familiar with parallel parking. It can be quite daunting if the gap is tight, or if you’re not the...29 Jul 2011
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Unease over used electric carsPreviously forecast residuals for Nissan’s all-electric Leaf have been revised downwards, indicating it will suffer from heavier depreciation than originally expected. Initially predicted to retain 46% of its original value after...28 Jul 2011
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Ford Focus: New kit impressesModern cars tend to come laden with vast amounts of standard equipment these days. It’s not uncommon to find your run-of-the-mill hatchback fitted with sat nav, cruise control, air-conditioning, a...8 Jul 2011
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Ford Focus: In the spotlightFord’s new Focus certainly cuts a dash from the older ones – it looks sleeker, sharper and more stylish. It’s also a lot better equipped than the old car and...28 Jun 2011
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Big saloons: money pit or bargain?If you wanted to buy an executive saloon but have been put off by the cost of fuel and servicing, maybe you’re considering something slightly smaller that’s newer and cheaper to...16 Jun 2011
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Toyota Auris HSD: FarewellAfter six months, 7,281 miles, 162 gallons of fuel and one service, it’s time for the Auris to hum its way quietly out of the car park, leaving me with...4 May 2011
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Toyota Auris HSD: diesel a better choice?Recently I had the opportunity to drive the eco version of Skoda’s Octavia, called the GreenLine II. It claimed to offer cheap running costs, low emissions and impressive economy –...4 May 2011