Paul Barker
Former Managing Editor
Paul has been working in motoring journalism since 2000 across consumer and business titles as well as freelancing for national newspapers, industry magazines and host of major publications.
He joined Carwow in 2022 as Managing Editor, applying those two decades-plus of experience to help push Carwow’s content to even greater heights. When not playing with words about cars, Paul pines for the Mk1 Mazda MX-5 that went to a new home (buy-back agreement is in place in case there’s ever anywhere to put it) in order to transform the garage into an office full of model cars (not toys - models).
Away from cars, two children and a season ticket at Brighton and Hove Albion dominate spare moments, along with cycling up and down big hills for fun when time and energy allows.
He joined Carwow in 2022 as Managing Editor, applying those two decades-plus of experience to help push Carwow’s content to even greater heights. When not playing with words about cars, Paul pines for the Mk1 Mazda MX-5 that went to a new home (buy-back agreement is in place in case there’s ever anywhere to put it) in order to transform the garage into an office full of model cars (not toys - models).
Away from cars, two children and a season ticket at Brighton and Hove Albion dominate spare moments, along with cycling up and down big hills for fun when time and energy allows.
Latest car reviews by Paul Barker
BYD Dolphin
8/10
Audi A4 Avant
7/10
Peugeot e-308
7/10
Genesis GV70
7/10
Skoda Enyaq Coupe
8/10
BYD Seal
8/10
BMW iX1
8/10
Genesis GV60
8/10
Maserati Grecale
7/10
Articles by Paul Barker
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10 best cars for taxi drivers17th Jan 2024Wondering what cars make good choices for private hire or taxi work? We’ve got 10 great options
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10 best company cars in 202516th Jan 2024The best company cars should be well-equipped as standard, be good to drive, economical and have a low Benefit-in-Kind rate to keep your...
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I took an EV on a European road trip: here’s what I learnt13th Nov 2023Ever wondered what it’s like to do a European road trip in an EV? Well carwow’s Managing Editor Paul Barker has taken the plunge to find...
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New report sets out Government steps to make self-driving cars a reality15th Sep 2023The Transport Committee has published a report which sets out the pathway to getting self-driving vehicles onto UK roads. Read on to find...
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carwow reacts to Wales’ new default speed limit of 20 mph13th Sep 2023Wales has introduced a default 20mph speed limit, read on for carwow’s reaction.
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Paul Barker, Managing Editor UK carwow, comments on the Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations26th Jul 2023Paul Barker, Managing Editor UK carwow, comments on the Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 which set out the future of...
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Tesla drops right-hand-drive Model S and Model X production12th May 2023Tesla has announced it won’t be building Model S or Model X in right-hand drive, but UK buyers can buy left-hand drive cars… if they want to