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Chatting Dodge with Jonny Smith
Dodge Garage - I wasn't Born Dodge, but fans of the great American brand might be familiar with the website, Dodge Garage, a massive community of Dodge and Mopar owners and enthusiasts in the US and Europe. It's the official Dodge community site and as the contributor for UK and Europe there are lots of stories to tell.
Who better to talk Dodge than the owner of a "preserved" '68 Charger, host of The Late Brake Show and one half of Smith and Sniff, Jonny Smith.
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Kia EV5 Review
Motorscribe on YouTube - Kia continues to impress with its modern design, great interior ergonomics and tech and its approach to EVs. Its latest is the EV5, an SUV that ticks more boxes than you might expect. Check out my review on the channel.
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Interview with founder of Singer, Rob Dickinson
Wanted - Rob Dickinson has been obsessed with the Porsche 911 since he was a child and created his passion into the global business that is Singer Vehicle Design. I chatted to him about his dislike of the term 'restomod' and why Singer has become the poster for the reimagined scene.
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When yacht and car design converge
Asia Pacific Boating - Car and yacht designers often draw inspiration from each other. In this piece for Asia Pacific Boating I spoke with some of the top names in both worlds, including Frank Stephenson, Felix Kilbertus and Mitja Borkert about how car and yacht design converge.
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Jay Leno on collecting cars and watches
Oracle Time - Jay Leno is a big character with a big collection of cars and watches, but he's also very down to earth and a cool guy. For the Oracle Time Collectors Issue, his insight into the famous collection that is Jay Leno's Garage combined with his passion for watches made for a fascinating interview.
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Xpeng P7+ heading to UK in 2026
Electrifying.com - A recent visit to Xpeng HQ in Guangzhou, China revealed a tech company that is incredibly passionate about cars. And robots. And flying cars. As it expands into Europe, the young automaker will launch its new P7+ in the UK in 2026 and you can read all about it in this piece for the Electrifying.com team.
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Luxurious Xpeng X9 MPV planned for UK
Auto Express - The Xpeng X9 is the latest model to herald the return of the MPV. It is also the first range extender from Xpeng, with 267 miles of pure electric range and an overall driving range of an amazing 995 miles. I had a look around it at Xpeng XQ in China and ahead of its possible introduction in the UK, wrote about it in my first piece for Auto Express.
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What's new at Guangzhou
Car Design News - Attending a Chinese auto show for the first time in over a decade was eye-opening. The vast array of brands, the new passion for design and the tech on offer was amazing. Toby Clarke and I reported for Car Design News on the highllights of the show.
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Wining in the latest Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Beau Monde Traveller - Did you know there are 230 wineries and over 1000 vineyards in the UK? I certainly didn't and so I got my hands on an Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and went exploring a few for the luxury magazine Beau Monde Traveller. Sadly I was driving and couldn't touch a drop, but the Aston made it worth it. Jump to page 174 for the full story or browse the great reads on the way.
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Changan powering ahead on powertrains
Automotive Powertrain Technology International - Changan kindly tacked on a visit to its R&D Centre in the UK after a drive it its new Deepal S07. There i spoke to some of the brand's top engineers about its existing powertrains and plans for the future.
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Mercedes' designer controversy and IAA Munich
All Things Motoring International - In the October issue of this magazine, my monthly auto industry column looks at the big debuts at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich, including the controversy around Mercedes' design boss, Gorden Wagener's very unexpected critique of designs from rival carmakers.
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Bugatti launches Solitaire programme
Magneto - Bugatti is appealing to those who want ultimate exclusivity with its new Solitaire programme. I was at the reveal of the first creation, the Brouillard, at the Bugatti Design Studio in Berlin where head of design, Frank Heyl explained their approach to coachbuilding.



