Murray Scullion

Murray Scullion
Title: Digital editor

Murray has been a journalist for more than a decade. During that time he’s written for magazines, newspapers and websites, but he now finds himself as Autocar’s digital editor. 

He leads the output of the website and contributes to all other digital aspects, including the social media channels, podcasts and videos. During his time he has reviewed cars ranging from £50 - £500,000, including Austin Allegros and Ferrari 812 Superfasts. He has also interviewed F1 megastars, knows his PCPs from his HPs and has written, researched and experimented with behavioural surplus and driverless technology.

Previously he's written for Classic Car Weekly, Modern Classics Magazine, buyacar.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and CAR Magazine, as well as carmagazine.co.uk.

Murray graduated from the University of Derby with a BA in Journalism in 2014.

Murray is an expert in:

  • News
  • Car reviews
  • Classic cars
  • Finance
  • Autonomy

Murray Scullion Q&A

What was your biggest news story?

Classic cars becoming MOT-exempt was a biggie. Never have I written something that’s divided so much opinion.

What’s the best car you’ve ever driven?

Best is a difficult word isn’t it? For a car - a mode of transport - something to get from A to B in, it’s hard to look past something modern such as a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. My favourite, the most special to me, was my old NA MX-5 that I bought with my student overdraft. Objectively, the most special was a Jaguar XJ220. I love the story behind it, the fact that it sounds a bit like a washing machine and despite it being more than 30 years old it’s still massive by today’s standards.

What will the car industry look like in 20 years?

I think it will have changed significantly, but it’ll still be recognisable. Brits after a new car will continue to have an unquenchable thirst for premium German manufacturers, but the South Koreans will have a much larger share of the market. Tesla will still be kicking around, and reasonably priced Chinese manufacturers will feature heavily in the bestselling cars lists.

News

The best small SUVs – driven, tested and ranked

The UK car market is awash with high-riding small SUVs. These are our picks

The best small SUVs – driven, tested and ranked
Opinion

How cutaway diagrams make the complex more simple

Cutaway diagrams don't just explain how a car works - they also demonstrate

How cutaway diagrams make the complex more simple
News

Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times

Sail down the River Styx and straight to our guide of the fastest cars around the Green Hell

Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times
Car review

Volvo XC90

Spacious seven-seat SUV has been facelifted again. Is it still a must-have accessory for the well-heeled?

Volvo XC90
News

Listed: The cheapest electric cars available in the UK

Cost-effective EVs are rare but growing in number. Here are the 10 cheapest on sale in the UK today

Listed: The cheapest electric cars available in the UK
News

Everything you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Are hydrogen cars viable? We run through all you need to know about this alternative fuel

Everything you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Long-Term Review

Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV

How far have Nissan electric cars come after a decade?

Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
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The original Leaf in today’s money would cost from around £33,000...
News

Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?

Nissan took 11 years to give us a second EV. Was it worth the wait?

Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?
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Audi RS3 Sportback
Car review

Audi RS3

Audi's newly updated mega hatch is outlandish and offers stonking performance for the price

Audi RS3
Car review

Nissan Ariya

Where does Nissan's second bespoke EV rank in the electric crossover class?

Nissan Ariya
Car review

BYD Seal U PHEV review

Chinese EV purveyor expands into PHEV market with large family SUV

BYD Seal U PHEV review

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