Jamie Edkins
News Editor
Jamie graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Brighton back in 2020, where he also spent three years as the editor of the student newspaper.
In 2021, he made the leap into the world of motoring journalism by joining the Carwow team as a content writer for the news desk. A typical day is spent breaking the latest automotive stories, writing consumer advice guides and researching videos for the Carwow YouTube channel.
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.
In 2021, he made the leap into the world of motoring journalism by joining the Carwow team as a content writer for the news desk. A typical day is spent breaking the latest automotive stories, writing consumer advice guides and researching videos for the Carwow YouTube channel.
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.
Latest car reviews by Jamie Edkins
Citroen C3 Origin
6/10
Suzuki Swift
7/10
Citroen Berlingo
6/10
GWM Ora 03
6/10
Skoda Superb
9/10
Lexus UX 300e
7/10
Cupra Tavascan
7/10
Articles by Jamie Edkins
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Why doesn’t Skoda build a van? I reckon it’d be really good18th Feb 2026Skoda has long been known for making practical, affordable and well-made family cars which are packed with clever features, and news... -
I had a look around the Volkswagen Golf which was too terrifying to build, and I love it17th Feb 2026Back in the late 2000s, Volkswagen decided that it would be a great idea to stick a massive W12 engine in the middle of a Golf and create... -
Our Omoda 9 is astounding value for money, and here’s how you can get it even cheaper14th Feb 2026We’re a month into life with our Omoda 9, and the amount of space, kit and performance this car offers for the price is seriously... -
I wish I’d bought this car while they were still cheap – driving the best Golf GTI12th Feb 2026News editor Jamie Edkins has always had a soft spot for the Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but soaring second hand prices are putting him off... -
Driving the new Mazda 6e: why i’d buy this over a Tesla Model 311th Feb 2026The new Mazda 6e is on sale now, and news editor Jamie Edkins has driven this stylish electric car to see if it’s a match for... -
This is the Dacia pickup we desperately want to see11th Feb 2026Finding a pickup truck which is compact, robust, and affordable is a tall order in today’s market. That is exactly why we have been... -
Which electric Skoda should you buy? I’m going to help you decide9th Feb 2026Skoda’s lineup of electric cars is growing, with a couple of new and exciting models coming over the coming months. News editor Jamie... -
The Volkswagen Golf GTI 50 is fantastic, but £50k is crazy – here’s how else you could spend that money6th Feb 2026News editor Jamie Edkins recently drove the Volkswagen Golf GTI 50, and he loved this hardcore hot hatch. It faces a lot of stiff... -
I drove the least-loved Volkswagen Golf GTI and it turned out to be one of my favourites5th Feb 2026News editor Jamie Edkins has been driving the third-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI to find out if it’s deserving of all the hate, or if... -
The lease is up on my old Skoda Kodiaq – should I get a Chery Tiggo 9 next?4th Feb 2026A reader came to us and asked if they should consider a Chery Tiggo 9 when the lease is up on their Skoda Kodiaq, and it’s a very good... -
Lepas is the latest new Chinese brand to come to the UK, and it’s another Chery spin-off4th Feb 2026Chinese car maker Chery is about to launch its fourth new brand in the UK. Called Lepas, the first models to go on sale here will be... -
Renault vs Dacia: does India get a better Duster than we do?2nd Feb 2026Same name, different car: The new Renault Duster has just gone on sale in India, and it looks like it might be better than the Dacia we... -
Jaguar’s controversial new electric car is one step closer to production: new details revealed2nd Feb 2026This is Jaguar’s new electric luxury GT car, the roadgoing version of the controversial Type 00 concept from late 2024. Jaguar has been... -
The Tesla Model S is dead, but should you buy a used one?30th Jan 2026Tesla recently announced that the Model S is being killed off, but you can still buy a used one in the UK for less than the price of a... -
The Volkswagen Golf GTI 50 left me speechless, and not because of the price tag30th Jan 2026The new Volkswagen Golf GTI 50 celebrates half a century of this iconic hot hatch, but it costs more than £50,000. News editor Jamie...