Adithya Gopal

Motoring Journalist/Content Editor

Adithya is the Content Editor at AA Cars and a Motoring Journalist, with over 1,000 published articles across numerous publications.

Adithya is a mechanical engineering graduate turned Motoring Journalist. His career began as a correspondent, and he later became the Content Editor for Microsoft Bing, editing and curating automotive content for over 40 countries. Adithya holds the coveted MA in Automotive Journalism degree from Coventry University and has been doing this for more than eight years, with over 1,000 published articles in 11+ titles. Adi (as he likes to be called), is the resident Content Editor here at AA Cars.

Outside of work, you’ll find him spending long hours on Facebook Marketplace searching for performance bargains, or combing through forums to diagnose issues with his cars – a 16-year-old W212 E350 and an equally old Honda S2000.

Awards and qualifications

More than 1000 published articles
Bylines in 11+ websites/magazines
MA Automotive Journalism degree
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Recent reviews

Cupra Formentor

4.3/5

Cupra burst into the picture as Seat’s performance brand in 2018. The Formentor, its first independent model, arrived in 2020 as a fresh take on the idea of compact SUVs. A low-slung crossover SUV, the Formentor has been a remarkable attempt, finding many buyers. We drove a 2026 Cupra Formentor in the desirable VZ1 trim to find out how it stands out from the crowd of SUVs by every other carmaker.

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Mazda CX5

3.9/5

Despite competition from established rivals such as the Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5 has traditionally stood out for its cabin quality, handling balance and competitive pricing. For 2026, Mazda has introduced an all-new CX-5 to sway more buyers away from the popular players. So, the obvious question is, should you buy it, and is the new CX-5 a better car than its predecessor?

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Audi Q3

4.2/5

Since its launch in 2011, the Q3 has become one of Audi’s most successful models, leaving the brand with little reason to change a winning formula. Instead, the 2026 model is an evolution with sharper styling, a more modern cabin and other refinements to make it more complete than ever. We spent time with the new Audi Q3 265 TFSI to find out whether those changes have produced a more accomplished luxury SUV.

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Honda CR-V

4.0/5

The Honda CR-V first arrived in 1995 as a soft-roader with car-like driving characteristics, appealing to buyers as it bridged the gap between a full-size SUV and a hatchback. In its sixth generation, the CR-V has grown into a bigger SUV with more cabin space and sophisticated hybrid powertrains. We drove a plug-in hybrid CR-V for a week to find out how it compares against its rivals today.

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MINI John Cooper Works

4.2/5

As endearing as affordable petrol hot hatchbacks are, they are slowly starting to fade away. With the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST long gone, Mini is still soldiering on with the JCW, which packs a 231hp turbo petrol engine. At least on paper, it’s got everything that suggests the making of a legitimate hot hatch. However, does it really come together on a spirited drive, and more crucially, is the 2026 Mini JCW the affordable petrol hot hatch to buy today?

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Toyota Prius

4.3/5

Think Toyota Prius, and what comes to mind are cabs. The Prius is also known for being too uninspiring for families. With the fifth-generation Prius, Toyota has taken an unconventional approach, transforming the hybrid commuter to a sleek car from the future. We spent some time with a 2026 Toyota Prius in Design trim to find out if it’s finally desirable enough as a private family car.

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