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Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'

The ID. Buzz is unique by design and super-styling appeal.

David Linklater 29 Jun 2025
Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets
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Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets

A deal to free up Chinese shipments hasn’t sped up export approvals, companies say.

The Wall Street Journal 28 Jun 2025
All-new Nissan Leaf revealed as sleek electric SUV
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All-new Nissan Leaf revealed as sleek electric SUV

The Leaf has matured into a more powerful, roomier, and tech-laden electric contender.

Jet Sanchez 22 Jun 2025
Ford Ranger PHEV first drive: rough summary
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Ford Ranger PHEV first drive: rough summary

What’s this new ute all about then?

David Linklater 15 Jun 2025
BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast
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BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast

David Linklater 08 Jun 2025
GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review
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GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review

David Linklater 01 Jun 2025
Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review
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Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review

David Linklater 25 May 2025
Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth
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Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth

David Linklater 17 May 2025
Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
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Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV

Jet Sanchez 11 May 2025
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency

Damien O’Carroll 04 May 2025
Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority
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Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority

Damien O'Carroll 27 Apr 2025
BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
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BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

Jet Sanchez 20 Apr 2025
Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel
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Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel

David Linklater 13 Apr 2025
These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025
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These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025

Jet Sanchez 06 Apr 2025
Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
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Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid

David Linklater 30 Mar 2025
Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles
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Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles

The Wall Street Journal 27 Mar 2025
Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold
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Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold

David Linklater 23 Mar 2025
Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV
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Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV

David Linklater 16 Mar 2025
Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch
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Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch

Greg Hurrell 13 Mar 2025
This sleek hatchback will be Volkswagen's cheapest EV
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This sleek hatchback will be Volkswagen's cheapest EV

Jet Sanchez 09 Mar 2025
With no car industry to protect, Oz is awash with Chinese EVs
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With no car industry to protect, Oz is awash with Chinese EVs

The Washington Post 08 Mar 2025
Xiaomi unleashes 'world’s fastest production four-door sedan'
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Xiaomi unleashes 'world’s fastest production four-door sedan'

Jet Sanchez 02 Mar 2025
The most powerful Rolls-Royce is electric
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The most powerful Rolls-Royce is electric

Jet Sanchez 23 Feb 2025
Aston Martin knows many of its buyers still oppose EVs
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Aston Martin knows many of its buyers still oppose EVs

Jet Sanchez 16 Feb 2025
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