Eleanor Cooper has been an editorial apprentice at What Car? since September 2024, through which she is building knowledge and experience in the world of motoring journalism. She is currently studying for an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in journalism with Bauer Academy.
Eleanor graduated with a degree in English and French from the University of Leeds in July 2024, where she entered into the world of magazine journalism by volunteering for the student-run ‘zine ‘The Scribe’. She is also passionate about motorsports and volunteers her social media skills for the news platform FormulaNerds.
In her current role Eleanor produces content for both What Car?’s website and the magazine, in addition to supporting production of the daily newsletter and updating existing content.
What’s the best piece of advice you could offer a car buyer?
Shop around and do your research. It’s easy to see a car and immediately think ‘this is the one for me’, but it’s worth putting time and effort into looking for a car that suits your lifestyle and is value for money.
What’s the best car you’ve ever driven?
For many, your first car is often your favourite – and my Volkswagen Up is no exception. It’s compact, affordable, great to drive, and has huge sentimental value. However, I do have my sights set on a Mazda MX-5 for my next car – small, sporty and lots of fun to drive.
What will the car market look like in 20 years?
One word – electric. Right now, it seems as though EVs will be our only option if you’re looking to buy new, and hopefully this will come with some drastic infrastructure and environmental changes too!
