Motor Torque with David Berthon
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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.
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Touch screens in cars - a backwards step
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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What brands will benefit from the axing of the luxury car tax
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Mitsubishi ASX Aspire SUV - so appealing apart from the price.
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Subaru Solterra AWD Touring SUV - a huge improvement over the first
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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New taxes and the dropping of EV incentives slows China's car market
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Luxury car tax at last gets the boot
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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AudI's Q5 TFSI SUV - a perennial favourite now even better
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Audi's Q5 TFSI SUV - entry model offers much in a premium SUV segment
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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MG re-introduces Australia's most affordable SUV
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Touchscreens in cars- a backward step
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Geely's EX5 Inspire SUV - soft suspension tune but still a very nimble SUV
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Geely's EX5 Inspire SUV - incredible value in a mid-size electric SUV
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Large discounts in February the order of the day
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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New vehicle sales winners in January
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Alfa Romeo's Junior Ibrida SUV - small hybrid Italian SUV with real flair
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida SUV - a sporty small hybrid SUV newcomer
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Four out of five new vehicle sales now an SUV or a ute
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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New vehicle market heading into stormy waters
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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BYD's Sealion 7 electric SUV - incredible value but rather heavy in all wheel drive
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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BYD's Sealion 7 electric SUV - second best-selling medium SUV in December
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Overseas driver licensing rules change from February 1
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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The changing face of our car market
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Kia K4 GT-Line sedan - in the flagship GT-Line a distinctly sporty drive
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Kia K4 GT-line sedan - bigger, bolder and more expensive to the Cerato it replaced
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Pedestrian deaths on the increase
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Chinese product starting to dominate sales
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid AWD SUV - practical but diesel model more practical
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid AWD SUV - not sure if it's the answer
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Tolls rate increases outranks inflation
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Petrol just continues to get cleaner
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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European Commission has a re-think on ending petrol and diesel vehicles
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Ford has a re-think on an all-electric future
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV - impresses in a highly competitive hybrid SUV market
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV - SHS standing for super hybrid system
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Road toll continues to rise - AAA calls for more action
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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BYD launches its luxury Denza brand for 2026
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Toyota slashes the price of its all-electric SUV
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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2025 - an interesting year for the car industry
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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BYD introduces the most affordable plug-in hybrid SUV
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Strange goings on at Jaguar ahead of an all-electric future
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Kia EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV - 2
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Kia EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV - 1
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Porsche Macan to remain all electric but a new hybrid on the horizon.
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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BYD releases ultra-fast electric car charging - as fast as filling up with petrol.
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV - a great driving experience with exceptional comfort
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV - impressive but at a price
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Kia updates its small K4 sedan for 2026, adding a five-door hatchback
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Speedway in Sydney gets a boost from Dennis Newlyn's latest Speedway Classics Magazine
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Honda Civic hybrid e:HEV-LX – hybrid power smooth and polished
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Honda Civic hybrid e:HEV-LX – not inexpensive but just so impressive
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Ford President and CEO, Jim Farley, on the U.S. Company’s fortunes
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Ford Motor Company CEO, Jim Farley, on the shortage of skilled workers
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid SUV – nice Gallic flair but rather expensive
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid SUV – well equipped French seven-seater
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Some car price rises seem never ending but are they sustainable
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Another new Chinese brand about to hit the market
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Hyundai Inster – this light and compact SUV just so impressive except for the price
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Hyundai Inster - diminutive electric SUV with loads of character but expensive
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Audi refreshes its A3 and S3 for 2026 and adds 2.0-litre turbo AWD variant
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Subaru cuts $7.000 off its upgraded 2026 electric Solterra SUV models
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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GWM Haval Vanta Hybrid – driver attention monitor a total turnoff
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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GWM Haval Vanta Hybrid – much to like apart from the driver attention monitor
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Honda to sell funky small micro-car next year
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Driving Hyundai’s mini car – the electric Inster wagon
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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MG QS SUV – a very roomy seven-seat SUV but engine lacks a little polish
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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MG QS SUV – a large family seven-seater that offers great value
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Alfa Romeo hangs on to its ageing Giulia and Stelvio for a few more years
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Once popular Renault Scenic to return here as electric SUV
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – impressive hybrid at a premium price
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – freshened styling and a new hybrid flagship
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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The days of low-cost cars under the $20,000 barrier has all but ended
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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China to enforce tougher standards on its export electric vehicles
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Renault Megane E-Tech – charming French SUV with a difference
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Renault Megane E-Tech – stylish small French SUV with premium feel
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Most affordable electric SUV due here next month
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Bentley the latest car company to back pedal on plans to go electric
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Lexus GX550 4WD - a dressed up Toyota Prado not suited around town
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Lexus GX550 4WD – luxury qualities can’t hide its 4WD underpinnings
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Mitsubishi’s new generation small ASX SUV around the corner
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Hyundai’s new hybrid family Palisade SUV due shortly with large price lift
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Subaru’s sixth generation Forester SUV – now with a new strong hybrid option
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Subaru’s new Forester SUV – vastly improved range including new hybrid
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Popular small Volkswagen Polo hatch to get new mid-spec model
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Performance skewed Skoda Kodiaq RS around the corner
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD, nothing else comes close in a luxury 4WD
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD – simply as good as it gets in a 4WD
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Two of our popular small cars get much needed safety updates
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Cupra slashes the price of its Formentor plug-in hybrid SUV by more than $20,000
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Skoda Octavia Wagon - one of a few wagons now available and excellent value
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Skoda Octavia Wagon – one of the few wagons available and a fine choice
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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China set to ban retractable door handles due to safety concerns
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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BMW makes huge investment in new technology
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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MG Cyberster Sports Roadster – a striking two door with superb fit and finish
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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MG Cyberster Sports Roadster - hero model for the 100-year-old brand
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Strong August sales see four Chinese brands in the top ten list for the first time
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Young Aussie speedway rider chasing World Championship title in his rookie year
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Leapmotor C10 REEV Design SUV – much promise but a disappointing drive
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Leapmotor C10 REEV Design SUV – much to like but also much to dislike
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Aug 31, 2025 |