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Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott,

New cars editor, Motor1.com UK
vicky.parrott@motor1.com
  • Has previously worked at What Car?, Autocar and Drivetribe.
  • Knows everything there is to know about cars, ever (probably).

Articles by Vicky Parrott

Feature Budget racing with a Le Mans legend

Budget racing with a Le Mans legend

The Citroen C1 Racing Club offers almost comically affordable, yet seriously competitive endurance racing.
By Vicky Parrott 25 May 2018
First Drives 2018 Ford Fiesta ST first drive: Still the best

2018 Ford Fiesta ST first drive: Still the best

The last Ford Fiesta ST was king of the small hot hatch hill, so can the all-new car stay on top?
By Vicky Parrott 10 May 2018
First Drives 2018 Ford Fiesta Active first drive: Compact high-rise

2018 Ford Fiesta Active first drive: Compact high-rise

"I need a small car. Or maybe an SUV. Yeah - a small car kinda SUV thing." Bingo. The Fiesta Active is for you.
By Vicky Parrott 09 May 2018
Living With It Suzuki Ignis 1.2 SZ5 AllGrip: Living with it

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 SZ5 AllGrip: Living with it

Iggy's real world fuel economy is impressing us, regardless of how the car is being driven.
By Vicky Parrott 08 May 2018
Head to Head 2018 VW Up GTi vs Renault Twingo GT: Big fun, tiny cars

2018 VW Up GTi vs Renault Twingo GT: Big fun, tiny cars

Motor1 Group Test: The fizzy little Volkswagen Up GTi has caused quite the stir amongst enthusiasts, so how does it fare against the chic Renault Twingo GT?
By Vicky Parrott 08 May 2018
New Car Reviews 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf review: Great hatch, great electric car

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf review: Great hatch, great electric car

The e-Golf has a maximum range - on a good day - of 186 miles, and is even easier to drive than a normal Golf. And it looks reassuringly normal in every way.
By Vicky Parrott 06 May 2018
First Drives 2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive: Military SUV with supercar swagger

2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive: Military SUV with supercar swagger

The Mercedes-AMG G63 blends supercar desirability with military grade off-road ability and wickedly fun on-road skills.
By Vicky Parrott 05 May 2018
First Drives 2017 Ford Fiesta ST-Line first drive: Halfway hot hatch

2017 Ford Fiesta ST-Line first drive: Halfway hot hatch

The ST-Line trim brings sports styling and handling without the higher costs of a 'proper' hot hatch, so what's it like to drive?
By Vicky Parrott 03 May 2018
Top Trumps McLaren Senna vs McLaren P1: The numbers

McLaren Senna vs McLaren P1: The numbers

The McLaren Senna is the most track-focussed road car ever produced by McLaren, but how does it stack up against the company's hybrid hypercar?
By Vicky Parrott 02 May 2018
First Drives 2018 McLaren Senna prototype first drive: Le Mans car for the road

2018 McLaren Senna prototype first drive: Le Mans car for the road

Ever wondered what it'd be like to drive a Le Mans prototype car? Well McLaren has just built one and it comes with a number plate.
By Vicky Parrott 02 May 2018
New Car Reviews 2017 Vauxhall Crossland X: Mediocre compact SUV

2017 Vauxhall Crossland X: Mediocre compact SUV

The Vauxhall Crossland X is Vauxhall's answer to the Nissan Juke, Hyundai Kona, Seat Arona, and the rest of the burgeoning small SUV class.
By Vicky Parrott 26 April 2018
Top Trumps Ferrari 488 Pista vs Lamborghini Huracan Performante: The numbers

Ferrari 488 Pista vs Lamborghini Huracan Performante: The numbers

Lighter, faster, cooler versions of already cool, already quick supercars. So which one wins the Top Trumps numbers game?
By Vicky Parrott 18 April 2018
Head to Head 2017 Peugeot 5008 vs 2017 Skoda Kodiaq

2017 Peugeot 5008 vs 2017 Skoda Kodiaq

Got £36k for a top-spec, seven-seat, automatic diesel SUV? We find out whether you should be buying the Peugeot 5008 or the Skoda Kodiaq.
By Vicky Parrott 06 April 2018
Top Trumps Alpine A110 vs Porsche 718 Cayman S: The numbers

Alpine A110 vs Porsche 718 Cayman S: The numbers

The Alpine A110 and Porsche 718 Cayman S are closely matched on so many fronts, so which one wins the numbers game?
By Vicky Parrott 04 April 2018
Living With It Suzuki Ignis 1.2 SZ5 AllGrip: Living with it

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 SZ5 AllGrip: Living with it

Report 4: Making light work of heavy snow, and some good and bad bits about the sat-nav system.
By Vicky Parrott 04 April 2018
New Car Reviews 2018 Ford Mustang review: We love it, you'll love it, everyone will love it

2018 Ford Mustang review: We love it, you'll love it, everyone will love it

One of the most lovable cars on the road today, warts and all.
By Vicky Parrott 04 April 2018
Living With It Skoda Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 DSG 7st: Living with it

Skoda Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 DSG 7st: Living with it

Final report: We've said goodbye to our Skoda Kodiaq, so what were our niggles, would we spec it any differently, and should you buy one?
By Vicky Parrott 21 March 2018
New Car Reviews 2018 BMW M5 review: Fast, fun, not furious

2018 BMW M5 review: Fast, fun, not furious

Supercar performance in a refined, executive saloon. Welcome to the BMW M5.
By Vicky Parrott 21 March 2018
New Car Reviews 2018 Volvo XC40 review: All-round excellent

2018 Volvo XC40 review: All-round excellent

How good is Volvo’s first foray into the small SUV segment?
By Vicky Parrott 18 March 2018
New Car Reviews 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus review: Quirky comfort

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus review: Quirky comfort

A distinctive hatchback that can compete with the best of crossovers.
By Vicky Parrott 13 March 2018
Top Trumps Aston Martin DB11 Volante vs Ferrari Portofino: The numbers

Aston Martin DB11 Volante vs Ferrari Portofino: The numbers

The Aston Martin DB11 Volante and Ferrari Portofino are two of the most overindulgent drop-top sports GTs imaginable. So which one wins at Top Trumps?
By Vicky Parrott 09 March 2018
First Drives 2018 Audi R8 RWS first drive: Fire up the not-a-quattro

2018 Audi R8 RWS first drive: Fire up the not-a-quattro

Here it is. The car that Audi said it'd never do; a rear-wheel drive performance car, the Audi R8 RWS. So can it possibly live up to expectations?
By Vicky Parrott 09 March 2018
New Car Reviews 2018 BMW X2 review: Practical and posh but pricey

2018 BMW X2 review: Practical and posh but pricey

The BMW X2 is a sportier, posher version of the more utilitarian BMW X1, but can it justify its hefty monthly finance costs.
By Vicky Parrott 02 March 2018
First Drives 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante first drive: Two-faced, gentrified bruiser

2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante first drive: Two-faced, gentrified bruiser

The V8-engined Aston Martin DB11 Volante is a joy to behold and a joy to drive, whether you're cruising to Monaco or terrorising rural Britain.
By Vicky Parrott 01 March 2018
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