Mark G. Whitchurch
Motoring Editor
Mark G. Whitchurch is a veteran motoring journalist with more than 1,300 published articles to his name across national newspapers, specialist magazines and digital platforms. Between 1997 and 2018, he built a reputation for authoritative, engaging and technically fluent automotive journalism, contributing to The Telegraph, Autocar, Octane, Classic & Sports Car, and Porsche Post, among many others.
A former Tourism Malaysia Regional Travel Writer of the Year, Mark has reported from road trips, concours d’élégance, rally routes and manufacturer launches around the world. His work includes classic car features, supercar tests, restoration stories and interviews with legends such as Sir Stirling Moss and Andy Green. He has written extensively for Archant Life, Miniworld, GT Porsche and Classic Car Weekly, and served as a regular contributor to regional titles including the Bristol Evening Post and Western Daily Press.
As Motoring Editor for The European, Mark brings a deep passion for automotive history, design and engineering to his coverage of cars, culture and driving experiences.
The European Road Test: 2025 Volvo XC90 Ultra
We road test the Volvo XC90 2025 Ultra from Liverpool to Snowdonia, exploring comfort, performance, and real-world touring ability.
We took a classic Mini on a father–daughter road trip through Normandy: here’s what happened
A classic Mini, Normandy’s châteaux, empty beaches, and scenic backroads turned a father–daughter trip into unforgettable summer memories.
F1 at 75, Murray honoured and Dua Lipa steals the hill at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Formula 1, Gordon Murray and Dua Lipa lit up the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed in unforgettable style.
This peaceful English estate is about to be overrun by supercars — here’s why you should go now
Visit Beaulieu now to enjoy Britain’s premier motor museum before Supercar Weekend brings the high-octane crowds.
Ferrari clinches Le Mans 2025 hat-trick in closest finish for years
Ferrari claims a third straight Le Mans win as Kubica secures victory by just 13 seconds in dramatic finish.
London Concours returns to the HAC with rare cars and Champagne hospitality
London Concours dazzles with rare supercars, champagne hospitality, and curated displays on the lawns of the HAC.
China vs the world: can legacy carmakers survive the shockwave?
Europe’s legacy carmakers face a reckoning as China’s EV surge redraws the global motoring map.
Quirky British tradition draws thousands in hunt for classic cars and vintage treasures
Britain’s quirkiest car boot sale draws 20,000 treasure hunters to Beaulieu’s vintage motoring fair.
Bicester Motion 2025: The best UK car meet you’ve (probably) never heard of
From Spitfire flybys to silent electric Beetles, Bicester Motion’s 2025 Scramble blended British motoring charm with engineering flair.
Goodwood 2025 rewrites the rulebook on historic racing
Goodwood 2025 rewrote historic racing norms with vintage thrills, modern machines, Hollywood flair, and unforgettable on-track action.
24 hours, one wild weekend. Le Mans, 2025
Le Mans 2025 delivers raw, rain-soaked, 24-hour racing chaos—more festival than motorsport, and utterly unforgettable.
It’s almost Go, Go, Go! for the 2025 F1 season
The 2025 F1 season launches in Melbourne amid high drama—Hamilton joins Ferrari, McLaren leads testing, and Red Bull wobbles.
Is Europe’s transition to electric vehicles losing power?
Europe’s EV dream hits a speed bump as sales fall, values drop, and manufacturers revive combustion engine plans.
Icons, Hypercars, and Classiques – Rétromobile 2025 highlights
Rétromobile 2025 dazzled in Paris with iconic classics, rare hypercars, and historic gems—motoring nostalgia at its finest.
