Dean Gibson
@deangbsn.bsky.social
“Mr Auto Express”. Not my words, Carol, the words of Auto Express magazine(’s art director). I drive cars, I write about them, then impostor syndrome kicks in.
The Ford Puma Gen-e sticks two fingers up at most ICE-converted EVs (and a few pure EVs) by having a frunk! It’s tiny, but still.
July 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Ford Puma Gen-e sticks two fingers up at most ICE-converted EVs (and a few pure EVs) by having a frunk! It’s tiny, but still.
I’ve been driving the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 for the past couple of days. It’s a vast thing with a comfortable cabin and plenty of tech, but it’s not without its issues, such as all the warning beeps and a bit of a fidgety ride on 21 inch wheels. 350 mile range isn’t to be sniffed at, though.
July 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I’ve been driving the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 for the past couple of days. It’s a vast thing with a comfortable cabin and plenty of tech, but it’s not without its issues, such as all the warning beeps and a bit of a fidgety ride on 21 inch wheels. 350 mile range isn’t to be sniffed at, though.
Well they do the JTCC Accord already, so it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to do some more.
July 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Well they do the JTCC Accord already, so it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to do some more.
More charging today, this time a Toyota Proace City Verso Electric. Clever lockout stops you opening the sliding door when the car is plugged in.
March 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
More charging today, this time a Toyota Proace City Verso Electric. Clever lockout stops you opening the sliding door when the car is plugged in.
Finally had a go in the new Renault 5 today. It’s very good, although the column stalks could be a point of frustration for owners. Having the drive selector, wipers and audio controls all so close together could cause errors, a couple of times I swept the screen when going for reverse…
March 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Finally had a go in the new Renault 5 today. It’s very good, although the column stalks could be a point of frustration for owners. Having the drive selector, wipers and audio controls all so close together could cause errors, a couple of times I swept the screen when going for reverse…
Topped up the mud content on the Grenadier today.
February 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Topped up the mud content on the Grenadier today.
It’s been 12 months since attending the best paradox I’ve ever been to: a corporate punk rock gig. Green Day were tight af though, and the buffet 20ft from the stage was unexpected.
January 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It’s been 12 months since attending the best paradox I’ve ever been to: a corporate punk rock gig. Green Day were tight af though, and the buffet 20ft from the stage was unexpected.
White van man goes to Wickes.
January 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
White van man goes to Wickes.
Probably the closest this’ll get to any action in the snow.
January 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Probably the closest this’ll get to any action in the snow.
Long Christmas break has been enlivened by the Ineos Grenadier I’ll be running for a few months. It’s been from Essex to Oban and back already, and while it has its quirks (less than 23mpg from a diesel for starters) it’s not dull like most SUVs. Gets lots of looks, too.
January 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Long Christmas break has been enlivened by the Ineos Grenadier I’ll be running for a few months. It’s been from Essex to Oban and back already, and while it has its quirks (less than 23mpg from a diesel for starters) it’s not dull like most SUVs. Gets lots of looks, too.
Grenadiers just suit the dirt in every way.
December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Grenadiers just suit the dirt in every way.
I’ve got an Ineos Grenadier for a bit. Just delivered today and it’s all shiny blackness for now, I wish it would stay that way, but the next best thing is to be coated in mud, so will see how that goes.
December 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM
I’ve got an Ineos Grenadier for a bit. Just delivered today and it’s all shiny blackness for now, I wish it would stay that way, but the next best thing is to be coated in mud, so will see how that goes.
Spent a week with the mega Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance. If you thought the name sounds like a handful, try using the full 820hp on slippery autumn roads. Nice clock though.
November 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Spent a week with the mega Mercedes-AMG SL63 E-Performance. If you thought the name sounds like a handful, try using the full 820hp on slippery autumn roads. Nice clock though.
Alfa Junior makes full use of the company logo. Looks better from some angles than others.
November 20, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Alfa Junior makes full use of the company logo. Looks better from some angles than others.