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David Gebbie

David joined Blackcircles in 2020, amassing tyre knowledge from across the business before stepping into his current role as Content Writer in 2024. A Business Management graduate, specialising in Marketing, David uses his skills to devise creative content to engage the wider Blackcircles audience.

As well as whipping up articles for Blackcircles’ media hubs, David also enjoys putting down the pen to get behind the wheel himself, participating in automotive events and putting tyres through their paces.

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’Renault
09/07/2025

5 reasons why the Renault Rafale could be the future of SUVs

Is it time to forget everything you thought you knew about SUVs? Here are five reasons why the Renault Rafale could be vehicle of tomorrow.

’Developing
07/07/2025

‘Best product ever’? Philipp Mendelski tells all about developing the SportContact 7

What exactly goes into the development of an ultra-high performance tyre? Continental’s expert has the answers.

’Best
27/06/2025

Park and pedal: The top 3 best campervans for cyclists

Looking for the perfect base camp for hitting the trails? Here are our top three campervans for cyclists.

’Campervan
23/06/2025

Campervan cinema quiz: guess the film or TV show

Seven pictures clues, seven films or tv shows. Can you work out where each campervan, caravan, or RV is from?

’Forster
19/06/2025

The Forster Livin’ Up: could van life be this simple?

The Forster Livin’ Up: a stress-free campervan experience, and a slice of the easy life.

’Renault
19/06/2025

Is the Renault Trafic going all-electric?

Does new Renault Trafic E-Tech spell the end of the traditionally powered variant?

’VW
09/06/2025

Is the £71,295 electrified VW California the future of campervans?

Is Volkswagen’s first plug-in hybrid campervan, the California eHybrid 4MOTION, a sign of things to come?

’Campervanner
06/06/2025

Which kind of campervanner are you really? Take our personality quiz

Answer these seven questions to reveal your true campervan personality.

’Rocket
05/06/2025

The ultimate watersports camper? Rocket Surf ‘n’ Sail

Ready to hit the waves? The Rocket Surf ‘n’ Sail campervan could have everything you need.

’Farizon
28/05/2025

Meeting a £45,000 Chinese van for the UK market: the Farizon SV

We get up close with the Farizon SV ahead of its entry into the UK market.

’Camper
16/05/2025

Exclusive Q&A: Everything you need to know about campervan tyres

We catch up with Steve Howat, Continental’s ‘born and bred’ technical specialist for a campervan and motorhome tyre 101.

’Premium
09/05/2025

Bang for your buck: Are premium tyres worth it?

Are premium tyres worth the investment? And could they actually save you money?

’Long
05/05/2025

Long drives: Yay or nay?

‘How do you feel about long drives?’ We asked, you answered, but can they be improved?

’Nissan
25/04/2025

What happened to the Nissan Townstar?

Award-winning, well-reviewed, but not a best-seller. Are we overlooking the Nissan Townstar?

’Mercedes
23/04/2025

Mercedes vans’ new era begins with the slightly mad Vision V

Mercedes' first new era van has been revealed. But is the Vision V really the future?

’Kumho
23/04/2025

Can you improve any car with the right tyres?

The car market is changing, but does every different powertrain need a tyre to match?

’Audi
18/04/2025

Audi A3 to Audi S3: Do you need to make the step up?

Do you need different tyres to safely make the step up from Audi A3 to S3?

’Renault
03/04/2025

Renault Crusader camper: a new VW California competitor?

At £52,995, can the Renault Crusader challenge Volkswagen's California and Ford's Nugget?

’A
01/04/2025

World records and new beginnings: A history of VW’s off-road vans, Part 2

Celebrating 40 years of off-road Volkswagen vans, where will these unorthodox explorers head next?

’All-season
31/03/2025

Should you be using all-season tyres? We find out what all the hype’s about

What’s behind the rise in popularity of all-season tyres? There’s only one way to find out.

’Top
27/03/2025

Top 3 performance estates: keeping your inner racer alive

Feeling young at heart? Keep your inner racer alive with our top three performance estates.

’Toyota
19/03/2025

What is the Toyota C-HR+ if it isn’t a C-HR?

The new Toyota C-HR+ isn’t a C-HR at all, it’s a plus. But what does that actually mean?

’Audi
13/03/2025

Audi Q8 and Hankook tyres: the perfect pairing of performance and luxury?

Blurring the lines between a sports car and an SUV, has the Audi Q8 found the perfect tyre to match its capabilities?

’Volkswagen
07/03/2025

Does a £35,960 price tag solve the Volkswagen ID. Buzz conundrum?

Want to see what the buzz is about, but don’t fancy the price? Meet the new entry level Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo.

’Kia
04/03/2025

Kia PV5 finally revealed with 248-mile range and more

The Kia PV5’s full details have been revealed: three models, powertrain options, and much modularity.

’Volvo
27/02/2025

The new Volvo XC60: improving a best-seller?

Fresh designs, improved ergonomics, and superior comfort: Volvo’s top-selling XC60 gets a refresh.

’A
25/02/2025

From tarmac to trail: A history of VW’s off-road vans, Part 1

Volkswagen celebrates 40 years since the T3 Syncro broke free from the tarmac. But was it really its first all-wheel driver?

’Pilot
21/02/2025

Does an EV need an EV tyre? Find out with Michelin and the Tesla Model Y

Want to take your EV readiness a step further? Michelin has a few tricks up its sleeves.

’Ford
18/02/2025

Ford Transit Custom Nugget: can a camper be too bite-sized?

The Ford Transit Custom Nugget: iconically compact. But at what cost?

’Valentine’s
13/02/2025

Loves me, loves me not: true or false Valentine’s Day quiz

Can you tell fact from fiction this Valentine’s Day? Take the quiz to find out.

’Renault
12/02/2025

Renault Flexis: the new Trafic, Estafette and Goelette revealed

A first look at the new Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette.

’Vauxhall
06/02/2025

Who needs a sports car? The Vauxhall Vivaro GS is back from £39,990

Vauxhall brings back its sporty trim for the Vivaro GS and Vivaro GS Electric.

’VW
04/02/2025

The Grand California: the forgotten VW campervan?

Spotting the Volkswagen Grand California at the CMT Stuttgart was a surprise, but also a welcome reminder.

’City
28/01/2025

Your city driving pet peeves conquered with Bridgestone

Conquer your city driving pet peeves with the Bridgestone Turanza 6, driven by ENLITEN technology.

’World
28/01/2025

World Automobile Day quiz: test your car knowledge

How’s your car knowledge? Put it to the test this World Automobile Day with our latest trivia quiz.

’Bridgestone
20/01/2025

February family fun on the road with Bridgestone

Check out our top three family getaways to enjoy this February — made stress free by Bridgestone tyres.

’Hyundai
15/01/2025

Hyundai Inster Cross ready for UK adventure from £28,745

Looking for a ‘small EV SUV’ to adventure beyond low emission zones? The Hyundai Inster Cross could be the answer.

’2025
08/01/2025

Formula 1 teammate battles: choose your winners for 2025

Who do you think will defeat their F1 teammate? It’s time to cast your vote.

’The
07/01/2025

New year, new van: the top upcoming van releases 2025

New year, new you… New van? Here’s our top upcoming vans of 2025.

’Mercedes
02/01/2025

What’s next for Mercedes‑Benz Vans?

Will the long-awaited Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) signal the ‘dawn of a new era’ for Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2025?

’2024
20/12/2024

News that shook the motoring world in 2024

Join us as we take a look through our top 5 biggest motoring stories of 2024.

’Vauxhall
19/12/2024

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen arriving in 2025 from £66,450

Zero-emissions tech is about to get a fresh chance to prove itself, and the Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen looks set to lead the way.

’Farizon
13/12/2024

New Chinese electric Supervan to enter UK market in 2025

A fresh partnership is bringing the Farizon SV to the UK in 2025. An electric van with some eye-catching capabilities, can it perform in the competitive e-LCV market?

’Guess
12/12/2024

Can you guess the van from the picture? Take our quiz

Eight pictures, eight vans. How many can you identify from a single snapshot?

’2025
05/12/2024

2025 Volkswagen Transporter: no more sneak peeks, UK pricing revealed from £30,995

Following the new Volkswagen Transporter’s big reveal we finally have the UK pricing and specifications ahead of its 2025 return.

New Renault Master
04/12/2024

The new Renault Master E-Tech: ‘van of the year’?

The new Renault Master is now available from £37,500. Already picking up an impressive trophy haul — is it a worthy ‘van of the year’?

’
03/12/2024

Which iconic British car are you? Take our quiz

Are you more akin to a slick vintage sports car, a hardy off-road icon, or something else entirely? Answer these six questions to find out which iconic British car you are.

Autonomous Ford Transit
27/11/2024

Autonomous Ford E-Transit ready for UK roads

Autonomous vehicle software company Oxa has unveiled its self-driving E-Transits. They're ready for integration into commercial fleets, but is the UK ready for them?

’Winterise
21/11/2024

Snowy camping or van hibernation? Here's your winter campervan prep guide

Whether you’re after a year-round van life or looking to give your camper a rest throughout the colder months, our winter campervan tips have got you covered.

’Dacia
19/11/2024

New Dacia Spring Cargo: the UK’s cheapest electric van

Claiming the title as the ‘the UK’s most affordable compact electric van’, the new Dacia Spring Cargo has arrived from just £14,995.

’
14/11/2024

£63,000 for a VW California: we ask, is it worth it?

VW has given the T7 Multivan a makeover worthy of its golden state namesake — but is it worth the price?

’Nissan
15/11/2024

New Nissan Interstar: fresh looks, increased efficiency, and a powertrain debut

The new Nissan Interstar brings refinement, innovation, and a big powertrain shift to the Japanese brand’s large LCV.

’Ligier
13/11/2024

Has the Ligier Pulse 4 kept up with the competition?

Competition in the last-mile delivery market is heating up. With lots of futuristic EVs looking to revolutionise urban mobility, has the Ligier Pulse 4 kept up with the competition?

’BEDEO
08/11/2024

New electrified campervans: BEDEO helps campers tackle range anxiety

Looking for an eco-friendly campervan, but don’t fancy getting stranded off-grid? BEDEO and TRIGANO have teamed up to create a handful of electrified campers to answer your call.

’Iveco
07/11/2024

Iveco eMoovy: high volume, fast charging, and something a little familiar?

Iveco has officially expanded its LCV range beyond the Daily. The all-new eMoovy is a European market first, but could it succeed in the UK?

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