Vicky Parrott

Freelance motoring writer and European CoTY juror. Find me on Electrifying, CarGurus UK, Autocar, Telegraph Cars, Boundless and more.

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Haven’t been on here for a while but I am alive - just not on X all that much! Anyway, here’s a column for you on the whole Renault/Ford EV thing. Maybe the whole platform sharing thing has gone too far? Starting to feel like it, to me.

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“Would the return of the Ford Fiesta be a good thing?” asks @VickyParrott 🗣️

In her latest column, Vicky wonders if parts-sharing is ruining the car industry 👉 https://t.co/zbtHg91VLz

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Few of my thoughts on the new EV grant, for you.

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“Why is the electric car grant so light on detail?” asks @VickyParrott 🗣️

Our motoring expert analyses the government’s announcement of a grant on sales of new electric cars. Read Vicky’s latest CarGurusUK column 👉 https://t.co/B0nH3irEcL

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@MDocCars Oh, I know. Don’t worry, I’ve been wondering what I need to sell to get one, already. Want one!!! 👌

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@ouchidental Ha! I know what you mean. Optional ejector seat would be amusing. Don’t know what Euro NCAP would make of it, though.

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That button did annoy me. Quite a lot.

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@petersharding I really hope not!

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Bit of nostalgic musing on whether the new Leaf might have a bit of a Saab-ish tone to it. That’s a good thing, by the way….

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“There's something of the Nissan's cleverness - its aerodynamic bodyshape, retro-ish rear styling and tech-stuffed interior - that makes me think of Saab.” says @VickyParrott 🗣️

Discover her thoughts in the latest CarGurusUK column 👉 https://t.co/ECw41wyzkI

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@au_tom_otive That’s subjective, but I’d certainly say so.

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Fun day today. Can you think which critical performance metric links these two? #MorganSupersport #HyundaiIoniq5N

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@oakieone Bingo. Well - not identical, but both have 290bhp per tonne give or take a few horses. Cool, eh?!

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@davegantly Not that, either. Good guesses, though.

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@davegantly Nope!

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@L_EVestbelle @KateFantom @ecocars1 @BjornNyland @QuentinWillson @philippaforrest I’m afraid I haven’t driven the Skywell yet, so can’t really offer much help. Sorry!

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@pipsmagic1 Ah, that’s great to hear. Glad you’re enjoying it! They’re incredible cars. Never fails to make a journey feel like an event.

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The SL has been out of hibernation for a few weeks. Gorgeous drives in it over the weekend, and a bit of camping in between. It’s very grubby, and the ‘must sort that for the Merc’ to-do list is only getting longer, but it’s running beautifully and it makes me very happy.

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@pacteaug Smaller. It’s under 4.2m long. 600e/Avenger/Puma rival. And a very good one, at that!

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Have some Renault 4, for your Friday. #Renault4 #Renault4etech

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@bm88 I don’t have any confirmation, but I’d be surprised if the paddles don’t arrive, too - albeit probably only on higher spec trims.

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@XirVicin You’re being deliberately belligerent about modern cars. Renault offers one of the cheapest EVs on sale with the Dacia Spring. The R4 is cheaper than many rivals. It isn’t the basic, agricultural transport like the original. But it’s not 1961. And £30k isn’t close to a Model Y.

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@bm88 Yes. The 4 has got one pedal mode, and three other levels. Paddle controlled, too. It’s great! Also coming to the Renault 5 in the (probably quite near) future.

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@XirVicin Why would it be £10k?