»alistair charlton

Alistair leads The Next Drive, Ellis Media Group’s automotive platform exploring the future of driving, electric vehicles, and the technology shaping modern mobility.

A long-time automotive and technology journalist, Alistair has spent years covering the intersection of cars and consumer technology for some of the world’s most respected publications, including Wired, Forbes, TechRadar, T3, The Independent, and SlashGear. His work combines deep industry knowledge with a clear, accessible writing style that helps readers understand how new vehicles and technologies fit into the rapidly changing world of transportation.

Before focusing on automotive journalism, Alistair held senior editorial roles in the technology media industry, including Deputy Technology Editor at IBTimes UK and Reviews Editor at Mobile Choice magazine. These roles helped shape his editorial approach, combining detailed product analysis with practical insight into how technology performs in the real world.

Cars have been a lifelong passion. From early memories of racing Scalextric cars across the living room floor to driving some of the world’s most remarkable vehicles, Alistair has spent his career exploring the machines, people, and ideas that define the automotive world. His work has taken him across the globe, from testing vehicles in extreme environments to interviewing some of the most influential figures in the industry.

Through The Next Drive, Alistair now brings his experience and perspective to a new generation of automotive content. As the industry rapidly transitions toward electrification, software-defined vehicles, and new mobility technologies, his work focuses on helping audiences understand not just the latest cars, but the broader technological shift transforming how we drive.