Ralph Hosier

Ralph has been a senior engineer in the car industry for the last two decades, working for the likes of Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford.

He is a chartered engineer and member of the Institute of the Motor Industry, which means he can put the initials 'Mimi' after his name and get free drinks at bars.

He loves all things automotive and has had a go at competing in
everything from a trials bike to a Sherman tank.

Most Recent Stories

Automotive

May 14, 2010

Is it really the end of the road for big engines?

Have we reached the end of the road for performance cars, or are we just at the beginning?

Automotive

March 15, 2010

Safety Recalls – what else could possibly go wrong…?

Are safety recalls inevitable or are manufacturers really cutting corners? Ralph Hosier looks behind the headlines.

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