Jamie Edkins

Jamie Edkins is the News Editor at Carwow, leading the editorial coverage of automotive news, market trends, consumer advice and new model launches. Jamie graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Brighton in 2020, before joining the Carwow editorial team as a news writer in 2021. Since then he has established himself as a core voice for breaking news and consumer advice, helping buyers navigate the complex journey of buying and selling a car. Born and raised in sunny (ish) Cornwall, Jamie enjoys nothing more than a good pasty by the coast. He’s also a big fan of fast Fords, and has a strange love for old Skodas.

What role do you play in shaping Carwow’s news coverage?

As News Editor, it’s my job to ensure we’re covering all the latest stories at the right time. Whether that be a new car reveal, a change in legislation which affects drivers or a development in technology, my team and I are on top of it.

How do you decide which automotive stories are worth covering?

The key consideration when deciding if a story is worth covering is figuring out how it affects our audience. Carwow’s editorial content is consumer-focussed, so a new spoiler design on a multi-million pound hypercar probably isn’t all that helpful to our readers. On the other hand, an electric car crossing over 500 miles of range is a huge step towards making EVs more accessible to different types of driver.

How do you verify information when reporting on automotive news? Or what sources do you rely on to stay up to date with the car industry?

Getting the facts right is crucial, so thorough research is key. We have good links directly to car manufacturers at Carwow, and they’re always the first port of call for verifying rumours heard on the grapevine. We’ll never take anything online at face value - verifying facts through multiple sources is a vital part of our process.

What are the biggest trends in the car industry you’re currently following?

The car industry is going through some exciting changes, and we’re paying close attention to the shift towards electric cars. With the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel models looming, there’s a lot of work to be done to make EVs more accessible in terms of affordability, as well as making the public charging easier for those of us who don’t have access to off-street parking.

What’s your process when reviewing or writing about a car?

The key to fairly reviewing a car is to get into the mindset of someone who may be looking at that particular model. Someone thinking of buying a family SUV is probably going to be less interested in handling and more interested in practicality and comfort, whereas someone reading a review of a hot hatch is going to want to know what it’s like through the bends. Context is key.