The Power to Surprise

[1/15] Conor can’t wait to show off the Kia Niro’s green credentials.

[2/15] Hitting the road, with only 680 miles to go to John o’ Groats.

[3/15] Flashy! Perfect lighting for a photographer like Conor.

[4/15] Have you seen Bond? Gorgeous Glen Etive, Skyfall’s spectacular backdrop.

[5/15] Mean and moody - the sky and the car.

[6/15] Traditional rock cairns used by hikers as markers overlooking Loch Loyne.

[7/15] Braving the winds at Eilean Donan Castle, the gateway to the Isle of Skye.

[8/15] Where’s Conor? He’s feeling small on the grand Old Man of Storr.

[9/15] Decisions, decisions, decisions – be sure to make the right one…

[10/15] Finally, the sun’s out and it's time for a stop-off at Ceannabeinne Beach at Durness.

[11/15] Arrived! It’s the end of the road at John o’ Groats.

[12/15] All packed and ready for the long journey home…

[13/15] Stowaway alert – Murphy the Tibetan terrier has hopped in for a ride.

[14/15] Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch – where better for a Welsh stopover?

[15/15] Watch out Conor – looks like Bond found you first and he’s got you in his sights!

Published 09 October 2016

By Sunday Times Driving

Conor McDonnell takes the snappy Kia Niro for a spin

In our latest Kia Instagram Challenge, photographer Conor McDonnell heads for the Highlands to spend a week with the All-New Kia Niro

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Published 09 October 2016

By Sunday Times Driving

When he’s not shooting Kim Kardashian’s wedding or touring with the likes of Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris, photographer Conor McDonnell loves chilling out in the Celtic countryside. So when Kia invited him to head north in the All-New Niro, he couldn’t wait to take up the challenge. He drove as far as Britain’s roads would take him, to John o’ Groats, and shared his favourite moments with his Instagram followers. Follow his journey here.