John Simister

John Simister
90 years of the road test: Interior
Car interiors have evolved dramatically over the decades:
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90 years of the Autocar road test: How interiors have changed

Today’s cars’ cabins are an extension of the modern home, but it wasn’t always so

90 years of the Autocar road test: How interiors have changed
First Drive

Volkswagen T-Roc 2017 first drive

The latest T-themed SUV from Volkswagen is compact, a touch coupé-like and unexpectedly entertaining to drive

Volkswagen T-Roc 2017 first drive
First Drive

Opel Ampera-e 2017 first drive

Opel's second-generation Ampera is smaller than the first, and now purely electric. It's also very capable with a remarkable range

Opel Ampera-e 2017 first drive
First Drive

Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 2017 first drive

Attractive, well equipped and roomy hatchback offers Volkswagen Group quality without the high price tag

Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 2017 first drive
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Revolutionary Flowcell EV could make production

A large 'non-german' car maker has its sights set on Nanoflowcell's revolutionary electric 2+2

Revolutionary Flowcell EV could make production
First Drive

2017 Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair first drive

Citroën's core small car is reinvented in the Cactus mould, with an emphasis on comfort and being different from the herd

2017 Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair first drive
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2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 MultiAir first drive

This 2.0-litre, petrol-fuelled Giulia comes closest to a modern interpretation of an archetypal Alfa Romeo saloon

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 MultiAir first drive
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2016 Toyota Prius Excel first drive

Fourth-generation Prius promises yet-better eco credentials and a new dose of driving appeal. We find out if it delivers

2016 Toyota Prius Excel first drive
The Rover 2000 was named European Car of the Year in 1964
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Rover 2000 versus European Car of the Year finalists

The first European Car of the Year was the Rover 2000. Today, 51 years on, can it still teach the current crop a thing or two?

Rover 2000 versus European Car of the Year finalists
Ian Callum’s Jaguar Mark 2 - picture special
With the help of the Classic Motor Company, Jaguar design boss Ian Callum has realised a boyhood dream
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Ian Callum’s Jaguar Mark 2 driven - picture special

Ian Callum’s pet project to reimagine the Jaguar Mark 2 is finally complete. He takes John Simister for a spin

Ian Callum’s Jaguar Mark 2 driven - picture special
Jeep Cherokee Limited
The new Cherokee features a mixture of traditional Jeep styling cues and modern design elements
First Drive

2014 Jeep Cherokee first drive

Re-conceived Cherokee is more civilised crossover than usual tough-guy Jeep, with a rise in quality which places it firmly alongside the Audi Q5 and BMW X3

2014 Jeep Cherokee first drive

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