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UNBELIEVABLE: Sean ogrady - The Untold Story

CAR REVIEW: Into a crowded pickup market comes a mid-range choice that blends affordability, image and capability, writes Sean O’Grady

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Volkswagen T-Roc: Class action

CAR REVIEW: VW’s newest compact SUV is a winner for all the right reasons, says Sean O’Grady – especially its penchant for nicely weighted, old-fashioned controls

The Independent UK

Porsche 911: A true thoroughbred

Despite its reputation, Sean O’Grady found himself won over by the latest iteration of this longtime classic. Could it be the start of a beautiful friendship?

The Independent UK

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Lamborghini Temerario review: better the daredevil you know

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Chery Tiggo 8 Summit: Sincerest form of flattery, without the fun

CAR REVIEW: The Chinese marque’s new hybrid SUV may have a name reminiscent of a playful cartoon character, but in the real world, its charms are more prosaic, writes Sean O’Grady

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Hyundai Bayon 1.0T Tech Line: An old-school crossover SUV gets a slick update

CAR REVIEW: It may not be electric, or even hybrid, yet this compact but nippy character can still keep up with the pack, discovers Sean O’Grady

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Cupra Formentor: Look who’s torqueing

CAR REVIEW: With punchy electric-assisted torque and sharp styling, the Cupra Formentor plug-in hybrid delivers thrilling performance, everyday usability and surprising economy (if you can tame its acceleration), finds Sean O’Grady

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power: a hybrid that lives up to EV-like billing – almost

CAR REVIEW: The Japanese marque’s ‘e-Power’ system promises to imbue this new hybrid with ‘EV-like smoothness’, and does a respectable job of it, writes Sean O’Grady

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Lexus LM350h: a seriously fun ride for the chauffeur-driven market

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady tests the Lexus LM350h, finding a wildly luxurious, first-class-on-wheels limo that pampers its VIP passengers – even if its purpose and styling defy easy definition

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Facing facts on property tax: Rachel Reeves’s Budget options as she hunts for billions

BUDGET 2025: With Labour’s Budget imminent, the chancellor faces a £22bn hole and a narrowing set of promises on tax. Property, long the quiet corner of the system, may finally be in her sights. Here Sean O’Grady and Albert Toth analyse the options available to Reeves

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BYD Seal U DM-i: Great value, few surprises

CAR REVIEW: BYD’s hybrid SUV is a market leader, and while there are few trade-offs for its attractive price, thrills are also thin on the ground, writes Sean O’Grady

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Who is Robbie Gibb, the man at the heart of the BBC scandal with links to Boris Johnson?

INSIDE STORY: BBC staff and leading political figures are calling for Robbie Gibb to step down from the BBC board. So, who is the Tory ‘agent’ at the centre of a tangled web of politics and media interests, asks Katie Rosseinsky

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Volkswagen Passat: Practical perfection

CAR REVIEW: The Passat estate returns as a plug-in hybrid that’s spacious, steady and reassuringly understated – a car for grown-ups, finds Sean O’Grady

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Omoda 9 SHS: Making a name for itself

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady finds much to like in this plug-in hybrid from a relatively new Chinese marque

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Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid 136: a stylish, relaxing place to be

CAR REVIEW: Peugeot’s latest 3008, pitched a little upmarket, combines tidy handling with a premium feel and a truly standout interior, writes Sean O’Grady

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Mazda CX-30 Homura: A lot more fun than it looks

CAR REVIEW: Mazda’s new compact SUV boasts a new powertrain that helps it outstrip expectations on the road, while offering excellent fuel economy and low emissions, writes Sean O’Grady

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ITV viewers praise return of ‘refreshing’ detective series Karen Pirie

One person said it was great that the ITV drama’s lead character is ‘not traumatised and grumpy’

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Leapmotor T03: Flop, skip and a jump

CAR REVIEW: Adequate for its suited purpose of urban journeys and not much else, its flimsy feel and lack of safety rating leave one requiring a leap of faith, writes Sean O’Grady

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Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani: Suited, but a little subtle

CAR REVIEW: Two Italian behemoths come together to try to tailor an economy car with style, and achieve it for the most part, though the collaboration is a light touch, writes Sean O’Grady

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Dacia Bigster: Standard stuff – but at a stretch

CAR REVIEW: It’s a typically adequate showing from the new budget SUV, though the ‘longster’ might have been a more apt name for this economical but somewhat noisy entry, writes Sean O’Grady

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High five: Slip into some classic couture with the Renault 5 E-Tech

CAR REVIEW: Replaced almost three decades ago by the Clio, the hatchback supermini has been reimagined and thrust back onto the catwalk with no little style and success, writes Sean O’Grady

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XPeng G6 Standard: The nicest car you’ve never heard of

CAR REVIEW: With the looks of a Cayenne and Tesla tech at a bargain price, Sean O’Grady reckons this whisper-quiet SUV could make some real noise

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Mazda MX-5 2.0 Homura: A piece of motoring history

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady reacquaints himself with the mildly updated roadster and finds it a life-affirming experience

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Pirelli P Zero: Feels like heaven

MOTORING REVIEW: Sean O’Grady gets to drive some extremely fast cars as he tries out the latest smart tyres from Pirelli

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Ford Explorer: More of a driver’s car than its VW siblings

CAR REVIEW: With Ford now collaborating with Volkswagen on electric models, what should be a growing market is actually offering European consumers less choice, writes Sean O’Grady – unless, that is, you fancy a Chinese...

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