James Fossdyke

Freelance motoring writer and part of the @CE_Editorial team. Lives in the countryside with @RachaelHogg. Expensive habits include old Jags and older planes.

[James Fossdyke @JFossdyke]

Today I’m driving something about which I can’t say very much, but the back end looks a bit like this…

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Finally, it is now socially acceptable to tell a Fiat 500 to “get in the sea” https://t.co/W6UlGVel2y

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Been looking through this thread for a while now and still haven’t seen a mention of racing driver Scott Speed. Disappointing.

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

I’m writing something about the famous field of nominative determinism and would love your best examples. Mine (so far) is the consultant urologist Mr Burns-Cox.

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In London today to see the new Omoda E5. Chery has some big plans for this brand in the UK, including outselling Lexus in just a few years. And yes, that’s a Jaecoo in the background.

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Familiar territory today as I turn up at a vineyard in the new Suzuki Swift. More refined than before, but also uglier…

[Shane O' Donoghue @Shane_O_D]

Latest first drive review to go live on @completecar today is that of the plug-in hybrid BMW 530e, potentially the pick of the new 5 Series range? Words by @JFossdyke:

https://t.co/w9xsY6CUmX

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Spent much of today in the new Mini Countryman, which I liked much more than I expected to. A promising sign of things to come…

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Out in Portugal this morning with the new Range Rover Sport SV. There’s a 635hp BMW-derived V8 under the bonnet and weight-saving carbon wheels on the hubs.

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Ideal conditions for testing the new @VW ID.7 electric saloon in Milton Keynes today. The glamour… Still, at least it’s probably pretty representative of the environment this car will usually face.

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@neilmbriscoe @completecar Driven with fists of ham etc, etc…

[Dan Furr @DanFurr]

Live scenes from the newsroom. Yep, the new issue of 911 & Porsche World magazine is on sale today. Head to the shops! 🏁 #porsche

[Dan Furr @DanFurr]

Wishing all 911 & Porsche World and Classic Porsche readers, followers, contributors, subscribers and advertisers every happiness for the holidays. Thanks for your support in 2023. Here's to a mega 2024. Pic: a sneak peek of the new 911PW, due to land Dec 29th. 🏎️🎄 #porsche911

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@iandeeley @PeugeotUK No, sadly not.

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Driving the new @PeugeotUK E-208 this morning. Updated lights and grille are present and correct, but there’s also a new battery under the skin

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Nothing could possibly go wrong here. No sir. As long as I avoid tunnels…

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I know internal combustion is no longer in vogue, but this makes a very good - or at least loud - argument for its continued existence. Awesome 5.2-litre engine hiding in there.

[Shane O' Donoghue @Shane_O_D]

Latest first drive review to go live on @completecar is that of the Nio EL6 electric SUV. Words by @JFossdyke:

https://t.co/fuSq1gVtFn

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Out and about again today, kicking off two weeks of madness with the remarkably calm and relaxing Nio EL6. Imperfect, yes, but a good car nonetheless.

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@elan_nick *opens the Amazon app*