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Motoring journalist Richard Porter blasts Volkswagen in two-star review of ID.5 EV

Published 04 June 2023
By Shane O' Donoghue
Spending big on EVs means VW has cut costs elsewhere, and in the case of the ID.5 coupe-SUV, the numbers don't add up, says Porter.
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Best Father’s Day gifts 2022

It can be difficult finding ideal presents for Father's Day but if your dad, partner or husband loves his cars, check out our gift guide.
Published 16 May 2022
I can't think of any reason to buy the new Toyota GR Supra, says Richard Porter

Richard Porter wouldn't buy the Toyota Supra

Richard Porter has said that he can't think of a single reason to buy the new entry-level Toyota GR Supra over the equivalent Alpine or Porsche.
Published 13 June 2021
Richard Porter reviews the Audi e-Tron Sportback

Audi e-tron Sportback is 'spoilt' by tech

The Audi e-tron Sportback is a handsome, refined electric car spoilt by its technology, reckons motoring writer Richard Porter.
Published 18 January 2021
Richard Porter reviews the Jaguar I-Pace

Richard Porter reviews the Jaguar I-Pace

Thanks to an error at the dealership, Richard Porter managed to get a Jaguar I-Pace for two years at a good price. A year in, what does he think?
Published 12 July 2020
Two new motoring journalist memoirs are perfectly hilarious

Motoring writer memoirs are perfectly hilarious

If you’re wondering how to get your foot on the motoring journalism ladder, you could learn a lot from two new books written by seasoned...
Published 17 April 2018
Where in the world: the locations of The Grand Tour season 2

Where in the world: The Grand Tour locations

The new Grand Tour finds the presenters on another globetrotting mission to deliver thrills, spills and, crucially, challenges...
Published 29 November 2017
Laughs, insight and nonsense: The Grand Tour Guide to the World book review

The Grand Tour Guide to the World book review

You know you're not going to be disappointed with The Grand Tour Guide to the World as soon as you read the disclaimer, inside the cover.
Published 06 October 2017
The world at their wheels: The Grand Tour episode guide

The Grand Tour episode guide

Get ready for expensive cars in exotic places and loud explosions, says script editor Richard Porter
Published 31 October 2016
Sunday Times Magazine lands The Grand Tour world exclusive

The Grand Tour world exclusive

They're back... and they've got a tank. This weekend's Sunday Times Magazine has been hijacked by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May
Published 28 October 2016
2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition review by Richard Porter

2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition review

You may have seen the recent Sunday Times story about the chemicals billionaire who wants to put the Land Rover Defender back into production.
Published 03 August 2016
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Top Gear: behind the scenes with script editor Richard...

As his new book takes readers behind the scenes of Top Gear, the show’s former script editor Richard Porter confesses that the show’s best moments...
Published 26 October 2015