
Neil Briscoe
Freelance contributor
Neil has been a motoring writer and car reviewer since 1997, and has written for the likes of Autocar, Classic & Sports Car, and The Sunday Telegraph. He’s also a regular podcast guest, and presents video reviews on YouTube. Based in Ireland, he writes regularly for The Irish Times newspaper and website, and has a history of working in broadcasting as well. At Carwow, he’s a new car reviewer and so carefully evaluates the latest models to try and work out if they’re any good or not. He lives in Belfast, is married with two kids, and has a very fast dog who’s called Whizz.
Latest car reviews by Neil Briscoe
Articles by Neil Briscoe
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10 cheapest cars to insure in 20253rd Jun 2025It feels like everything is getting more expensive, and car insurance is no different. Read on for Carwow’s guide through 10 of the...
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What is the driving mode in a car?28th May 2025If your car has driving modes and you’re wondering what they are, this guide will explain everything you need to know about the most...
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What is Lane Assist?26th May 2025Lane assist is a high-tech safety system designed to stop you drifting out of your lane on motorways and A-roads. Is it effective? And...
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What is a DSG Gearbox?26th May 2025A DSG is a type of automatic gearbox found in a variety of cars. But how do they work, and what are the benefits?
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What is a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) on a car?26th May 2025If you’re thinking of buying a diesel car, you may have heard the term ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ being bandied about. But what is a DPF...
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Honda S2000 Review & Buyers Guide (1999-2009)9th May 2025Adored by driving enthusiasts and boy racers alike, the Honda S2000 is one of the most desirable sports cars to ever come out of Japan....
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Aston Martin DB9 Review & Buyers Guide (2004-2016)4th May 2025The Aston Martin DB9 thrust the British brand into the mid-2000s with a bang. Drop-dead gorgeous with a V12 soundtrack to match, the DB9...
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Aston Martin DB5 Review & Buying Guide (1963-1966)11th Mar 2025The Aston Martin DB5 is one of the most iconic movie cars of all time, but there’s more to love about it than that. Want one? Here’s...
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Morris Minor Review & Buying Guide (1948-1971)3rd Mar 2025Considering a Morris Minor? Whether you’re looking for a fully restored example or fancy your own DIY project, read on for everything you...
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Tesla Cybertruck: our full verdict on Elon Musk’s standout supertruck with 8-bit styling1st Jan 2025The Tesla Cybertruck is a vehicle like no other. It’s dramatically styled with amazing capabilities, and yet still has some annoying niggles
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10 of the best unexpected snow cars31st Dec 2024With winter comes bad weather. It might be tempting to buy an obvious 4×4 to tackle a snowstorm, but where’s the fun in that?
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Winter driving tips: Everything you should have in your car in cold weather30th Dec 2024Winter can be a treacherous time on the roads, but with a little preparation and patience, you can stay just as safe as any other time of...
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Carwow’s 10 biggest social media posts of 202429th Dec 2024Carwow’s social media team have been hard at work in 2024 creating tonnes of content, and here’s 10 of our most popular posts.
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The 10 biggest car news stories of 202428th Dec 2024From a big Dacia to a small Tesla, here are the motoring news stories that captured the attention of Carwow’s readers this year.
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Carwow’s 10 biggest YouTube videos of 202427th Dec 2024From drag races to reviews – and even drifting a limo in between – here are the 10 most-viewed videos on Carwow’s YouTube channel in 2024