Alex Grant
@alexgrantuk.bsky.social
Freelance motoring/tech journalist, car geek and dad of three. Enthusiast of boxy old performance cars. Owner of a Polo G40 and e-Rifter.
I’ve seen people reporting EV registrations were higher than petrol in October. Those figures are counting mild hybrids as full hybrids, which is a stretch.
Petrol (inc MHEV) has a 44% share, vs BEV @ 26%. Counting MHEVs as HEVs is disingenuous, especially when HEV/PHEV/BEV has a 52% share now.
Petrol (inc MHEV) has a 44% share, vs BEV @ 26%. Counting MHEVs as HEVs is disingenuous, especially when HEV/PHEV/BEV has a 52% share now.
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I’ve seen people reporting EV registrations were higher than petrol in October. Those figures are counting mild hybrids as full hybrids, which is a stretch.
Petrol (inc MHEV) has a 44% share, vs BEV @ 26%. Counting MHEVs as HEVs is disingenuous, especially when HEV/PHEV/BEV has a 52% share now.
Petrol (inc MHEV) has a 44% share, vs BEV @ 26%. Counting MHEVs as HEVs is disingenuous, especially when HEV/PHEV/BEV has a 52% share now.
A real privilege for the G40 to get a spot on Pall Mall with Volkswagen UK marking 50 years of the Polo at the St James Motoring Spectacular. It’s a huge event, too. Something like 10,000 visitors.
November 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A real privilege for the G40 to get a spot on Pall Mall with Volkswagen UK marking 50 years of the Polo at the St James Motoring Spectacular. It’s a huge event, too. Something like 10,000 visitors.
Fresh MoT, and a photo opportunity.
September 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Fresh MoT, and a photo opportunity.
Gave the car its first fitment test today - 330 miles from Cardiff to Swansea to Bicester for Radwood and then home again. The wheels suit it perfectly and, despite concerns about scrubbing, they don’t rub. Happy!
August 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Gave the car its first fitment test today - 330 miles from Cardiff to Swansea to Bicester for Radwood and then home again. The wheels suit it perfectly and, despite concerns about scrubbing, they don’t rub. Happy!
Sometimes the obvious choice is the right one.
Treated myself to some 15in BBS RAs from a late Mk2 16V - 2in larger versions of the G40’s factory wheels.
Huge thanks to MK2 Spares UK for the wheels, now with Falken tyres and centre caps from OEM Car Stickers. All the details in a future PVW mag.
Treated myself to some 15in BBS RAs from a late Mk2 16V - 2in larger versions of the G40’s factory wheels.
Huge thanks to MK2 Spares UK for the wheels, now with Falken tyres and centre caps from OEM Car Stickers. All the details in a future PVW mag.
August 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sometimes the obvious choice is the right one.
Treated myself to some 15in BBS RAs from a late Mk2 16V - 2in larger versions of the G40’s factory wheels.
Huge thanks to MK2 Spares UK for the wheels, now with Falken tyres and centre caps from OEM Car Stickers. All the details in a future PVW mag.
Treated myself to some 15in BBS RAs from a late Mk2 16V - 2in larger versions of the G40’s factory wheels.
Huge thanks to MK2 Spares UK for the wheels, now with Falken tyres and centre caps from OEM Car Stickers. All the details in a future PVW mag.
Feeling very lucky to have had a great music week. I saw Phil Hartnoll of Orbital DJing in Bedford (in a small venue, and met him afterwards) then Pixies as one of 5,000 in Cardiff a few days later. Very different experiences, both amazing.
May 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Feeling very lucky to have had a great music week. I saw Phil Hartnoll of Orbital DJing in Bedford (in a small venue, and met him afterwards) then Pixies as one of 5,000 in Cardiff a few days later. Very different experiences, both amazing.
Renault took the wraps off the updated Austral #hybrid SUV this week. I’ve driven the outgoing model and I reckon it’s worth a look.
motoring.wales/news/review-...
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Renault Austral E-Tech Iconic Esprit Alpine — Welsh Motoring Writers
An efficient hybrid family SUV, the Austral feels like an unsung hero in a Renault line-up that’s getting plenty of attention, says Alex Grant.
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April 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Renault took the wraps off the updated Austral #hybrid SUV this week. I’ve driven the outgoing model and I reckon it’s worth a look.
motoring.wales/news/review-...
motoring.wales/news/review-...
Bought myself another EV on GTA Online. On trend here I think.
March 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Bought myself another EV on GTA Online. On trend here I think.
A very, very cool newcomer in GTA Online. 10/10 to Rockstar on this one.
February 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A very, very cool newcomer in GTA Online. 10/10 to Rockstar on this one.
What a surprise.
BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
What a surprise.
Hmm. I can see a familiar “gaze” on the new ID.One concept.
February 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hmm. I can see a familiar “gaze” on the new ID.One concept.
I caught up on the refreshed Kia EV6 last week. A car that’s just about to be immortalised in Hot Wheels form.
With a hint of 4dr coupe in silhouette, it’s a more polarising design than the IONIQ 5 (with which it shares a platform) but I love how it looks. Dare I say Citroenesque from some angles?
With a hint of 4dr coupe in silhouette, it’s a more polarising design than the IONIQ 5 (with which it shares a platform) but I love how it looks. Dare I say Citroenesque from some angles?
December 17, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I caught up on the refreshed Kia EV6 last week. A car that’s just about to be immortalised in Hot Wheels form.
With a hint of 4dr coupe in silhouette, it’s a more polarising design than the IONIQ 5 (with which it shares a platform) but I love how it looks. Dare I say Citroenesque from some angles?
With a hint of 4dr coupe in silhouette, it’s a more polarising design than the IONIQ 5 (with which it shares a platform) but I love how it looks. Dare I say Citroenesque from some angles?
On the most recent ChargeheadsUK YEV podcast, we did some gazing into the EV crystal ball and discussed what we reckon is on the horizon in 2025.
Safe to say, it’s going to be a busy year. Electric Vehicles
www.youtube.com/live/TF_H8xV...
Safe to say, it’s going to be a busy year. Electric Vehicles
www.youtube.com/live/TF_H8xV...
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December 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM
On the most recent ChargeheadsUK YEV podcast, we did some gazing into the EV crystal ball and discussed what we reckon is on the horizon in 2025.
Safe to say, it’s going to be a busy year. Electric Vehicles
www.youtube.com/live/TF_H8xV...
Safe to say, it’s going to be a busy year. Electric Vehicles
www.youtube.com/live/TF_H8xV...
Sometimes it’s obvious when a brand is onto a winner. And I think the EV3 is one of those cars.
I was really impressed with the EV9 - a luxurious seven-seater with only one major drawback. It’s huge.
The EV3 loses two seats, but packages its siblings best bits into something more UK-appropriate…
I was really impressed with the EV9 - a luxurious seven-seater with only one major drawback. It’s huge.
The EV3 loses two seats, but packages its siblings best bits into something more UK-appropriate…
December 13, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Sometimes it’s obvious when a brand is onto a winner. And I think the EV3 is one of those cars.
I was really impressed with the EV9 - a luxurious seven-seater with only one major drawback. It’s huge.
The EV3 loses two seats, but packages its siblings best bits into something more UK-appropriate…
I was really impressed with the EV9 - a luxurious seven-seater with only one major drawback. It’s huge.
The EV3 loses two seats, but packages its siblings best bits into something more UK-appropriate…
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This time of year can be tough, there’s a lot of pressure and it can pile up quickly.
If things are getting a bit too much, take a pit stop, and have a chat. Be it with a friend, someone in your family, or a professional, it’s okay to talk.
#onthepitboard #mentalhealth #itsoktotlk
If things are getting a bit too much, take a pit stop, and have a chat. Be it with a friend, someone in your family, or a professional, it’s okay to talk.
#onthepitboard #mentalhealth #itsoktotlk
November 26, 2024 at 11:31 AM
This time of year can be tough, there’s a lot of pressure and it can pile up quickly.
If things are getting a bit too much, take a pit stop, and have a chat. Be it with a friend, someone in your family, or a professional, it’s okay to talk.
#onthepitboard #mentalhealth #itsoktotlk
If things are getting a bit too much, take a pit stop, and have a chat. Be it with a friend, someone in your family, or a professional, it’s okay to talk.
#onthepitboard #mentalhealth #itsoktotlk
#gtaonline touring car hoarding going well.
November 17, 2024 at 12:38 AM
#gtaonline touring car hoarding going well.
Teamed up with Jenson last night and added this one to my #GTAonline garage.
Is it me or is there a strong hint of Corrado in those headlights and the grille?
Is it me or is there a strong hint of Corrado in those headlights and the grille?
November 12, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Teamed up with Jenson last night and added this one to my #GTAonline garage.
Is it me or is there a strong hint of Corrado in those headlights and the grille?
Is it me or is there a strong hint of Corrado in those headlights and the grille?
I don’t normally go for race liveries on #GTAOnline, but this one was worth the exception.
November 9, 2024 at 11:12 AM
I don’t normally go for race liveries on #GTAOnline, but this one was worth the exception.
I’m a bit late to the party with GTA Online, but I’m hooked on the modifying stuff.
September 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM
I’m a bit late to the party with GTA Online, but I’m hooked on the modifying stuff.
Electric Vehicles: why the hate?
YEV is LIVE at 8pm, unpicking one of the most (needlessly) divisive conversations in the automotive world.
Why not join the debate?
www.youtube.com/live/KjiIw27...
YEV is LIVE at 8pm, unpicking one of the most (needlessly) divisive conversations in the automotive world.
Why not join the debate?
www.youtube.com/live/KjiIw27...
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September 15, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Electric Vehicles: why the hate?
YEV is LIVE at 8pm, unpicking one of the most (needlessly) divisive conversations in the automotive world.
Why not join the debate?
www.youtube.com/live/KjiIw27...
YEV is LIVE at 8pm, unpicking one of the most (needlessly) divisive conversations in the automotive world.
Why not join the debate?
www.youtube.com/live/KjiIw27...
Fulfilled a long-held ambition to see Orbital live yesterday. What a blinding set. Green album, then Brown, then an explosive encore exploring their later work. Bristol Beacon is a great venue, too.
May 3, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Fulfilled a long-held ambition to see Orbital live yesterday. What a blinding set. Green album, then Brown, then an explosive encore exploring their later work. Bristol Beacon is a great venue, too.
@ajpbradley.bsky.social the Heston tweaked Little Chef on the A14 - I assume that’s the one near Kettering? We made a point of visiting all of the places we’d enjoyed in Kettering before moving back. That Little Chef was the last - we ate there at the start of the drive to Cardiff.
April 20, 2024 at 7:28 PM
@ajpbradley.bsky.social the Heston tweaked Little Chef on the A14 - I assume that’s the one near Kettering? We made a point of visiting all of the places we’d enjoyed in Kettering before moving back. That Little Chef was the last - we ate there at the start of the drive to Cardiff.