Mark Smyth
@Motorscribe
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Freelance writer of words about cars, car stuff and car people. Also yachts, but mostly cars.
Bristol, UK
Joined March 2012
Any clever science people know what’s happened here? Was given this powerbank a few years ago and it sat in its box unopened. Went to take it out yesterday and the battery has swelled, splitting the case. How do I dispose of it safely? #sciencequestion
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Been writing a story on iconic car colours this week. Amazingly over 70% of cars bought globally in 2024 were still grayscale. Then this pulls into a local car park. All the colours. #Harlequin
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The greatest piece of craftsmanship I've seen in years, a genuine "masterpiece of bespoke coachbuilding". Details are incredible, from shooting brake bodywork to ornate extending bike rack and hidden rally clocks. A work of art @NielsvanRoij team 👏
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Spent day with the great team at #Audi Tradition and Audi engineers past and present for 25th Anniversary of the A2 in Neckarsulm. Other journos brought their own A2s to this media event too. Video now on Instagram including lots of history and insight.
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Day two of my roadtrip to Audi HQ in Germany in the Audi A2 3L is now on the ‘Gram. Or is it the Insta. Oh whatever, it’s here…..
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I’m on a European roadtrip! Celebrating 25 years since the Audi A2 was launched by driving to an event at the @AudiOfficial Forum in the @AudiUKPress A2 3L. Daily updates with more info on the A2 will be at Motorscribe on Instagram and TikTok.
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We went car shopping recently, an interesting experience that inspired me to write a piece on Why all Car Journalists should go Mystery Shopping https://t.co/I3mUO7iGU0 via @LinkedIn
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I’ve been a motoring journo for 25 years and in that time I’ve bought a car from a dealership once, a used Honda Civic. We bought a big tent last year and quickly discovered it doesn’t fit with all...
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Spending few days getting to know new @FarizonAuto SV electric van. Highlights for me are: - fantastic interior design - comfort - easy to use tech - massive load space Now in Newquay to drive it in first leg of the #EVrally which starts tomorrow. #explorer #collaboration
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Mass ascent is go at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Well worth the 4am wake-up.
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Bugatti delivers ultra-exclusivity with new Solitaire programme. First car out of the stable door will be the Brouillard, named after Ettore Bugatti's favourite horse.
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Bugatti is back to making even more exclusive models, starting with the Brouillard hypercar, at an estimated cost of $20m-plus.
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Great day yesterday hosting media at the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional. Such a good vibe and so many relatable unexceptional cars. Congrats to winners of the Concours de l’Ordinaire which were a Skoda Favorit, Ford Mondeo and a Citroen Visa.
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Big display of Sinclair C5 at #FOTU. It’s 40 years since it was launched and black one was original prototype that was found earlier this year after spending the past 30 years in the loft of a Lotus employee. There’s a want factor for the C5 but can’t imagine really using it.
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Here’s a door. It’s a very thick heavy door behind which used to be the immensely popular E-Werk techno rave club in Berlin. Today it is the design centre for @Bugatti Why I was beyond this door I can’t tell you yet, but the design centre is a very cool design space.
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Great news, the M5 has been found and returned to Chris. Bit of damage but at least it’s back.
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Chris Harris’ BMW M5 has been nicked from Clifton, Bristol. Reg - D234 DWP Finding stolen motors is something social media is actually quite good at, so let’s hope Monkey gets his motor back.
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Great day exploring wine estates of the Cotswolds and Somerset in the Aston. Fascinating chats with winery and vineyard owners about how UK wine and wine tourism are growing at an incredible rate. Sadly didn’t touch a drop, but my wife says there were some great wines.
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Big truck day and it’s brought something a bit special. Appropriately the Aston’s green because today I’ll be exploring green grape vineyards. Did you know there are 1,030 vineyards in the UK?! #AstonMartin #BeauMondeTraveller #WineGB
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Fantastic day @fosgoodwood. Hot and even hotter in the @ToyotaMotorCorp Gazoo Racing Dakar Hilux but what a ride, donuts included. Great insight into what’s happening @McLarenAuto and @renaultgroup Design and so many cool cars and great people. Here’s a snapshot ➡️
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Got a lift to Goodwood. Will deal with the Audi tomorrow. Here’s a very cool McLaren.
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