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John McIlroy

Lifelong car fan John McIlroy started work as a motorsport journalist in 1995 - and within 12 months he was reporting on Colin McRae and Richard Burns in the World Rally Championship. He followed the WRC until 2003, when he stepped up to become editor of weekly motorsport bible Autosport.

A switch to product followed in 2004, and John has focused on writing news and reviews on the latest cars ever since. In his spare time he still follows the WRC action - albeit via web streaming instead of in the service park - and when his young son allows him the time, he’s often to be found picking apart computers. And occasionally putting them back together again.

e-mail: john_mcilroy@autovia.co.uk

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Citroen C4

Citroen e-C4 Sense Plus: long term test review

Final report: The more time we spent with our Citroen e-C4, the more we appreciated the easy life it let us lead

22 Jan 2022

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Audi A4

Next-generation Audi A4 caught testing ahead of 2023 launch

Our spies have photographed the new Audi A4 Avant undergoing cold-weather testing before release next year

20 Jan 2022

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Ford Ranger

New Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition 2022 review

Ford's new Ranger Raptor Special Edition is expensive, but it offers plenty of character

17 Jan 2022

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Toyota GR Yaris

Extreme Toyota GRMN Yaris limited edition arrives with major performance upgrades

Toyota GR Yaris receives a host of upgrades to create new hardcore GRMN Yaris hot hatch

14 Jan 2022

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Audi e-tron SUV

New 2022 Audi e-tron SUV to introduce more range and Q8 e-tron badge

Significant mid-life facelift for Audi e-tron will see model renamed Q8 e-tron later this year

11 Jan 2022

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News

New Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 supercar to sit below T.50

Gordon Murray Automotive’s new T.33 will be unveiled on 27 January, and is likely to use the Cosworth-developed V12 engine from the T.50

6 Jan 2022

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Fiat

'Stellantis links will awaken sleeping giant Fiat'

John McIlroy thinks there's cause for optimism after talking to the Italian firm's CEO

5 Jan 2022

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CES

New Sony Vision S 02 EV concept confirms car building ambitions

Sony has underlined its desire to become a car maker by showing its second concept car at CES 2022 and announcing a new company, Sony Mobility Inc.

5 Jan 2022

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Lotus Emira

New Lotus Emira: video shows 2022 sports car in dynamic testing

Lotus releases film of its new Emira being put through its paces by chassis guru Gavan Kershaw

17 Dec 2021

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Lexus

New Lexus RZ 450e electric SUV teased ahead of 2022 launch

Fresh batch of teaser images for Lexus RZ electric car, which will share its platform with the Toyota bZ4X

15 Dec 2021

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Kia Sportage

New Kia Sportage 2022 review

The latest Kia Sportage has a lot to live up to - can it challenge the best family SUVs once again?

13 Dec 2021

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Ford

Ford RS200 reimagined as an electric car for new ‘secret projects’ book

Ford’s European design team redraws iconic RS200 as an electric car for inclusion in book on firm's ‘skunkworks’ projects

9 Dec 2021

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Toyota

"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"

Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off

9 Dec 2021

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Toyota Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross SUV confirmed for the UK in 2022

New Toyota Corolla Cross fills vacant space in the brand’s line-up between C-HR and RAV4

2 Dec 2021

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Toyota GR Yaris

New Toyota GR Yaris H2 is a hydrogen powered hot hatch

The hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Yaris H2 concept showcases future potential for hydrogen – but not as a fuel cell car

2 Dec 2021

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Toyota

Toyota to offer specialized electric car ‘hubs’ for bZ4X sales

Dealers will deliver series of specialized EV retail points to sell Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X SUV

2 Dec 2021

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Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris GR Sport adds sporty flavour to regular supermini

Racier looks for new Toyota Yaris GR Sport but same efficient hybrid powertrain and will hit the UK in 2022

2 Dec 2021

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Vauxhall Mokka

New Vauxhall Mokka-e 2021 review

The new all-electric Vauxhall Mokka-e boasts 134bhp and a 201-mile range

26 Nov 2021

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Renault Arkana

New Renault Arkana 2021 review

Does an eye-catching coupe-SUV body give the new Renault Arkana the edge over other mid-size SUVs? We find out...

26 Nov 2021

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Land Rover Defender

No Time To Die: chasing James Bond in a stunt Land Rover Defender

We find out how the new Land Rover Defender fared as a stunt car in the latest James Bond film

25 Nov 2021

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Volkswagen ID.3

New Volkswagen ID.3 Tour Pro S 2021 review

The new Volkswagen ID.3 Tour Pro S comes with a bigger 77kWh battery, but is it worth the extra cash?

25 Nov 2021

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Ferrari

“Ferrari’s Icona series could be the last chance for the technologies that have shaped the firm's legacy”

John McIlroy looks on in wonder at the stunning new Ferrari Daytona SP3 but sees the Icona series cars as the end of an era for the famous Italian bra…

20 Nov 2021

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Ferrari

New mid-engined Ferrari Daytona SP3 arrives with 829bhp V12

The new Ferrari Daytona SP3 is the latest model in the brand's Icona series, and is the first mid-engined V12 since the LaFerrari

20 Nov 2021

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Kia EV6

New Kia EV6 AWD 2021 review

The RWD version of the Kia EV6 impressed us, but can the AWD model do the same?

19 Nov 2021

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Toyota Aygo

New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795

Orders will open for new Toyota Aygo X on December 1st, with first deliveries due in Spring 2022

18 Nov 2021

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Opinion

'No single solution to reduce carbon will suit us all'

Deputy editor John McIlroy praises the variety of solutions that car firms are taking to lower emissions

17 Nov 2021

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Opinion

'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'

John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate cars like the Toyota Aygo X, while firms can still afford to make them

10 Nov 2021

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Skoda Enyaq SUV

New Skoda Enyaq 80x Sportline 2021 review

The new Skoda Enyaq 80x Sportline is the sportiest model in Skoda's electric SUV range to date - is it also the best?

5 Nov 2021

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Nissan Leaf

New Nissan Leaf to be reinvented as a crossover

The popular Nissan Leaf electric car will morph into a crossover and our exclusive images preview how it could look

29 Oct 2021

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Rolls-Royce Ghost

New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost 2021 review

While the new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost is just as great as the standard car, it also offers a level of customisation that will appeal to many buy…

28 Oct 2021

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Kia EV6

New Kia EV6 2021 review

With a sporty drive, 300-plus miles of range and plenty of tech - could the new Kia EV6 be one of the best electric cars on sale?

19 Oct 2021

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News

Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 makes public debut at Goodwood

Visitors to the 78th Goodwood Members’ Meeting were treated to the GMA T.50 supercar’s V12 soundtrack

18 Oct 2021

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Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra's future being considered as an all-electric supermini

Nissan is considering leveraging Alliance tech from Renault to keep supermini alive but could walk away from the segment

18 Oct 2021

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Renault Captur SUV

New Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid 2021 review

We find out if new hybrid technology is a winner in our favourite small SUV

15 Oct 2021