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Antony Ingram

Antony is a freelance motoring writer with more than 15 years of experience in everything from the latest wave of hybrid and electric vehicles, to sports cars, supercars and classics. His career kicked off covering the burgeoning electric car industry for the US-based Green Car Reports, during which time he also wrote a book on the world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, for Crowood Press

Antony then spent six years as a staff writer at evo writing about the world’s most exciting cars. From there he moved onto a stint as Assistant Editor at Hagerty promoting the joy of classic cars, before going freelance – and covering just about everything with a steering wheel.

Antony says…

“The car industry might have a reputation for moving slowly compared to say, the world of consumer tech, but that couldn’t be more wrong. It’s one of the most dynamic industries on the planet and employs thousands of hugely talented people, who all play a role in the cars we drive. I enjoy nothing more than getting behind the wheel and articulating what makes a car good or bad, but at Auto Express it’s just as important – and just as interesting – to cover the industry, the engineers, the designers, the technology, the legislation, and every other factor related to that humble device with four wheels sitting in front of your house.” 

Antony Ingram’s main areas of expertise

  • Sports cars
  • Hot hatchbacks
  • Classic cars
  • Industry and car culture

Antony Ingram Q&A… 

Q: What was your first car?

I started driving in 2003 and picked up a 1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3 Finesse shortly after passing my test. It was pretty back-to-basics by today’s supermini standards but drove as well as I’d been led to believe by all the reviews, didn’t break down, and was only modestly rusty by the time I sold it six years later.

Q: What is your dream car? 

I’m fortunate enough to own one of them: a third-generation Mazda RX-7, though I can’t say I dreamt about the hefty bills when I was racing them on Gran Turismo as a teenager. My perfect everyday car though would be the modern Alpine A110.

Q: If you could change one thing about cars, driving or the car industry today what would it be?

The size and weight of modern vehicles is getting out of hand, and it’s only been accelerated by the move towards electrification. It’s detrimental in so many areas: the sheer volume of raw materials used to create them, the space they occupy on the road, the way weight affects ride and handling, and the extra mass involved in any accident. If the environmental impact of cars is to go down in future, they cannot weigh as much as they do today, whatever powers them.

Antony Ingram on the web…

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Fastest electric cars in the world

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Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

What brands hold onto their value the best, and which are the worst? With data from experts CDL, we reveal all.
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Best value cars: where the smart car buyers are spending their cash
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Best value cars: where the smart car buyers are spending their cash

Not necessarily the cheapest cars, the UK's biggest motoring bargains are where the smart money goes
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Best fast estate cars on sale 2025
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Best fast estate cars on sale 2025

With blistering pace and excellent space, these are the best fast estate cars in the world
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6 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Put a coupe-crossover Volkswagen Taigo on the drive for £187 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Put a coupe-crossover Volkswagen Taigo on the drive for £187 per month

This well-judged little SUV won’t cost you a fortune
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Car Deal of the Day: This Audi RS 3 is a howling hot hatch for only £542 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: This Audi RS 3 is a howling hot hatch for only £542 a month

The final five-cylinder hot hatch could be more affordable than you’d expect with this deal
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Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
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Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2025
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BMW M4 review

The latest M4’s performance is well into the supercar league, but you’ll pay handsomely for the privilege
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Porsche’s 904 mid-60s GT racer reborn as Aerfal Automotive Æ94

The Dutch firm plans to bring back the mid-engined 904 in 400bhp flat-eight form
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Lotus Esprit remastered in carbon fibre? That’s the Encor Series 1

British brand Encor aims to perfect the Series 1 recipe with a carbon body and later Esprit V8 power
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Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance arrives with race and rally inspiration
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Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance arrives with race and rally inspiration

Experience both on and off road has influenced the new £49k version of the brilliant GR Yaris
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Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025
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Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025

We pick the best seven-seater cars for family life across a wide range of price points
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Get one before it’s gone: BMW Z4 orders end this year
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Get one before it’s gone: BMW Z4 orders end this year

The Z4 has disappeared from BMW’s UK website, but dealers may still be able to put in an order until the end of 2025
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Honda to show off next-gen EVs and motorsport icons at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show
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Honda to show off next-gen EVs and motorsport icons at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show

Honda’s 0 Series saloon and SUV will be joined by race-winning motorsport machines and the cabin of the latest Honda jet…
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New Mercedes GLA spotted: 2026 SUV to bring cutting-edge hybrid and EV powertrains
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New Mercedes GLA spotted: 2026 SUV to bring cutting-edge hybrid and EV powertrains

New spy shots show Mercedes’ upcoming small SUV in the closest detail yet
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New Skoda 110R concept revives 1970s classic with face like a wet day in Rhyl
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New Skoda 110R concept revives 1970s classic with face like a wet day in Rhyl

Skoda lets its designers off the leash with a reimagining of a classic Czech coupé
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‘Ready To Rock’ Ford Mustang goes crazy horses with tyre smokin’ 870bhp
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‘Ready To Rock’ Ford Mustang goes crazy horses with tyre smokin’ 870bhp

Drifting champion Vaughn Gittin Jr’s company creates a tyre-smoking supercharged version of the Ford Mustang
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30 Sep 2025
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Peugeot 2008 alternatives: seven other cars to consider instead of this compact crossover

Considering a Peugeot 2008? These rivals all offer similar space and economy, but other virtues besides
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How does mileage affect car value?
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How does mileage affect car value?

Mileage is a big factor in car depreciation so let’s explain the effect that the miles on the clock have on the value of a car
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HP vs PCP: which car finance format is best for you?

Personal Contract Purchase and Hire Purchase are two of the most common ways of paying for a car. But which is best?
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We take a deep dive into the history and future of Nissan’s high-performance tuning division, famous for the likes of the 370Z and GT-R sports cars
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Extraordinarily fast and exceedingly rare, these are the best hypercars of all-time
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Car running costs guide: how to save £££s on buying and running a car

Tips and advice on how to save money on car insurance, fuel, tyres, accessories and servicing
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Car warranty advice: manufacturer warranty cover and extended warranties explained
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Car warranty advice: manufacturer warranty cover and extended warranties explained

Whether you’re buying a new or used car, a warranty provides great peace of mind. Here’s what they cover, what they don't, and how long they last…
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Do you need good fuel economy, but don’t want a large PHEV? Here’s our list of the best small hybrids on sale in the UK
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No matter what size, shape or price of car you’re after, one of these commuter car recommendations will be right for you.
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If you want a sports car but need the practicality of four seats, there are some great four-seat sports car options out there right now
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Diesel power strikes a balance between performance and fuel economy, and these are the best diesel cars you can buy
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