So you ring them, they don't recognise the number and don't pick up. Old school journos trot out "pick up the phone" but it's not that simple any more.

Talking fuels and combustion with Cov Auto Journalism this morning. Plus, what beach ball has to do with exhaust emissions.

Will Grant Shapps return as Transport Secretary? automotivejournalism.uk/news/aa-presid… Edmund King OBE Grant Shapps

So sad to hear this. Ian was very supportive of Cov Auto Journalism and up-and-coming motoring writers in general, and a champion of the Midland Group's Phil Llewellin and John Connor awards for young motoring journos. Also, a thoroughly nice bloke.

Karfu’s all-encompassing guide is here, exploring everything you need to know about the latest vehicle access type: car subscription. At just under 14,000 words, we think it's the most comprehensive guide to car subscription in the UK written to date!

Sad to hear Sue Baker has died. I invited her to Coventry University a few years back to talk to students and she was very generous with her time. She had some great stories to tell of her pre-Top Gear days covering motorsport - and taking part, too, as a rally navigator.

The Cov Auto Journalism & GlobalJournalismCU Class of 2022 🎓

Think, is it really worth it

New year, new course module: looking forward to getting into magazine, web and video projects with Cov Auto Journalism and GlobalJournalismCU students between now and March, and the Autos will be finding out about road testing and car photography.

Looking at some of the science behind the way cars move in this morning's Cov Auto Journalism session. (That Evo was good fun, BTW).

Owl on test for Cov Auto Journalism magazine project. Claimed 28mph top speed, but I squeezed a mighty 33 out of it 😎. Also caused a real stir among the public! #citroen #journalism #toaster #owl

It's here! Our 2023 Automotive magazine is free to read online: automotivejournalism.uk/2023 #Citroen #Hyundai #BMW #PHEV #Lada and lots more - and you can read back issues too: automotivejournalism.uk/read

Pls RT! Coventry University @CoventryFAH

Great to see Cov Auto Journalism alumni in the shortlist for the Newspress awards: congrats James Taylor and George Barrow, plus an honorable mention for Graeme Lambert for the Polestar press office nomination.

I did a thing for Auto Express, go read! autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/94030/vo…

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Last night's The GoMW award winners included Cov Auto Journalism graduate James Taylor and student Trinity G Francis - congratulations to both!

Still a little bit in shock after last night at Royal Automobile Club for The GoMW awards 🤯 A big thank you to IVECO, Will Shiers and the whole Commercial Motor team, I couldn't have done it without you!

🚨 Sounding the job klaxon again! 🚨 We're looking for an ownership staff writer to work across Parkers and CAR magazine, helping motorists own, run, enjoy and get the most from their vehicles. Details at the link #Jobs #JournalismJobs 🚘👇 jobs.bauermedia.com/job/Peterborou…

🛣️ When a speed camera goes off on a motorway, how does it know which car was speeding? Our automotive journalism expert Andrew Noakes answers this question and more on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire - listen here from 1.18.47 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… 🚗