jonathansmith9's profile picture. Automotive journalist, ex-Fleet Street news exec. Now specialising in car reviews, first drives and offbeat motoring articles

jonathan smith

@jonathansmith9

Automotive journalist, ex-Fleet Street news exec. Now specialising in car reviews, first drives and offbeat motoring articles

Congrats to Ecurie Hinxton on last weekend’s third place at Spa. Great result, great drivers and a great car (Lotus Elan).


The understated BYD Atto 3 was one of the brightest stars I drove yesterday at the SGMW dazzlingly good industry/members event.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. The understated BYD Atto 3 was one of the brightest stars I drove yesterday at the SGMW dazzlingly good industry/members event.

Saw the programme - sadly shallow and uninformative

I put my folks driving to the test on @ITVTonight last night as part of our investigation into older drivers!One parent loved going ‘hands off, eyes on’ during a drive on the M4. The other, not so much! If you missed it you can catch up on @ITVX 📺 #ITVTonight

GinnyBuckley's tweet image. I put my folks driving to the test on @ITVTonight last night as part of our investigation into older drivers!One parent loved going ‘hands off, eyes on’ during a drive on the M4. The other, not so much! 
If you missed it you can catch up on @ITVX 📺 #ITVTonight


It’s a sad farewell to my Boxster after seven happy years but a big welcome to its replacement, a BMW M240 xDrive!😀

jonathansmith9's tweet image. It’s a sad farewell to my Boxster after seven happy years but a big welcome to its replacement, a BMW M240 xDrive!😀
jonathansmith9's tweet image. It’s a sad farewell to my Boxster after seven happy years but a big welcome to its replacement, a BMW M240 xDrive!😀

Beauty is a Beast! Currently reviewing the amazing BMW iXM 60. So quick, so quiet. Electric Avenue par excellence.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Beauty is a Beast! Currently reviewing the amazing BMW iXM 60. So quick, so quiet. Electric Avenue par excellence.

Spotted yesterday in Funchal, Madeira - this immaculate Renault 4L, circa 1961. Push-pull gear change and 850cc!

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Spotted yesterday in Funchal, Madeira - this immaculate Renault 4L, circa 1961.  Push-pull gear change and 850cc!

The SUV sector just got a lot hotter...with Mazda’s sharp-shooting CX-60. Swift, silent and spacious the new plug-in hybrid has strong appeal and performed impressively over Wales’ twisty roads.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. The SUV sector just got a lot hotter...with Mazda’s sharp-shooting CX-60.  Swift, silent and spacious the new plug-in hybrid has strong appeal and performed impressively over Wales’ twisty roads.

Genesis GV80 in action - at home in the Sahara or Suffolk , this is the latter! A splendid all-purpose serious SUV with an accent on luxury.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Genesis GV80 in action - at home in the Sahara or Suffolk , this is the latter! A splendid all-purpose serious SUV with an accent on luxury.

Beauty is a beast! Best of every world with the BMW M240i - a coupe for all seasons. Sorry to see it go after this review.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Beauty is a beast! Best of every world with the BMW M240i  - a coupe for all seasons.  Sorry to see it go after this review.

Country Classic! The impressive Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge pauses in a Cambridgeshire village while being reviewed.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Country Classic! The impressive Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge pauses in a Cambridgeshire village while being reviewed.
jonathansmith9's tweet image. Country Classic! The impressive Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge pauses in a Cambridgeshire village while being reviewed.

Hey, is this the definition of speed drinking - maybe the closest I get to owning a Ferrari! Excellent sparkling wine though 😀

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Hey, is this the definition of speed drinking - maybe the closest I get to owning a Ferrari! Excellent sparkling wine though 😀

Beauty and the beach: BMW Gran Coupe on test at Southwold.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Beauty and the beach: BMW Gran Coupe on test at Southwold.

What a stunner! Genesis GV70 on test and it’s causing a real stir with its unusual dark green matt paintwork. Good to drive, too!

jonathansmith9's tweet image. What a stunner! Genesis GV70 on test and it’s causing a real stir with its unusual dark green matt paintwork.  Good to drive, too!

Classy backdrop, classy car...Genesis shooting brake at Cliveden.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. Classy backdrop, classy car...Genesis shooting brake at Cliveden.

Now the dust has settled somewhat over the F1 title controversy, spare a moment to reflect on the gracious behaviour of Lewis in defeat and some brilliant driving by both him and of course Max.


Worrying for potential customers that the Flitch of Bacon needs a sous chef, chef de partie, apprentice chef and more. Who’s doing all the prep in the meantime??


No, not the Caribbean...it’s a Cambridgeshire garden in full bloom.

jonathansmith9's tweet image. No, not the Caribbean...it’s a Cambridgeshire garden in full bloom.
jonathansmith9's tweet image. No, not the Caribbean...it’s a Cambridgeshire garden in full bloom.

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