Hugo Griffiths

A quick dive into history

A quick dive into history

I recently unearthed some documents and might as well share what I learnt

A black Jaguar XJR parked on a driveway in the 1990s; the number plate reads MI5 XJR

What We Talk About When We Talk About Cars

With apologies to Raymond Carver

A silver Volvo V90 estate car parked in a mews

Another car maker walks back its EV/petrol strategy

Volvo brings back V60 and V90: estate cars with petrol engines

EVs from MG, Polestar, BYD and other Chinese firms to be hit with EU tariffs of up to 38%

EVs from MG, Polestar, BYD and other Chinese firms to be hit with EU tariffs of up to 38%

Tariffs follow concerns around state subsidisation; UK doesn’t have to follow rules, ‘mirrors’ most EU automotive regulations

The Fiat 500 is a wake-up call for politicians

The Fiat 500 is a wake-up call for politicians

Retro 500 points to the future

Disabled parking bay, yellow wheelchair sign on tarmac; tyre treads on tarmac visible over the sign

EVs must not leave older drivers, and those with disabilities, behind

Let us imagine all else is well and focus our attention on those with less mobility than the majority

A white BYD Dolphin electric car

Chinese cars in perspective

Impressions from five quick test drives, and considerations around surveillance