Derek Fung

    Journalist

    About Derek

    As a kid I spent way too many hours at the newsagent flicking through (okay, who am I kidding, reading) all the car and computer magazines I could find.

    While tales of fanging of a Ferrari around Modena were certainly enticing, I truly lusted after the rarer mags: Car South Africa to read about Mazdas being built alongside Mercedes-Benzes, and the British rags to ogle over Rovers engineered out of Honda parts or wonder when I would ever see a Lancia Phedra in real life.

    Not all too much has changed in the intervening years, except that I can now tell my son that I’m paid to look at cars all day. In addition to cranking out some news, I love doing in-depth interviews, historical reflections and, morbidly, obituaries.

    Prior to moving to the moderately-sized apple, I worked at CNET for many moons writing about technology and cars. There may also have been a stint at a big blue company where claim codes were a thing.

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    Kia K4 hatch revealed, petrol engine details announced

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     Kia K4 hatch revealed, petrol engine details announced

    The new Kia K4 five-door, a possible replacement for the Kia Cerato hatch, was revealed briefly in New York City overnight.

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    Aston Martin poaches Bentley's CEO

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     Aston Martin poaches Bentley's CEO

    Four years into Lawrence Stroll's time at Aston Martin, the luxury sports car manufacturer has appointed its fourth CEO.

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    Fisker teeters on the brink after Nissan talks collapse

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     Fisker teeters on the brink after Nissan talks collapse

    Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.

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    Nissan Kicks: Global alternative to Juke and Qashqai unveiled

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     Nissan Kicks: Global alternative to Juke and Qashqai unveiled

    The second-generation Nissan Kicks is not only bigger than before, but also has a much more attractive exterior.

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    Fiat 500e may be re-engineered to run on petrol - report

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     Fiat 500e may be re-engineered to run on petrol - report

    Fiat is considering whether to drop a three-cylinder petrol engine into the 500e, but work could take a year or two to complete.

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    2024 Volkswagen Crafter revealed with new interior, more safety tech

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     2024 Volkswagen Crafter revealed with new interior, more safety tech

    Externally the Volkswagen Crafter looks much like it did before, but the interior has been upgraded with new screens and controls.

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    Bentley delays electric vehicle rollout

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     Bentley delays electric vehicle rollout

    Bentley is blaming development issues encountered by Porsche and Audi for pushing back its electric car plans.

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    Audi Q6 e-tron: Porsche Macan sibling unveiled

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     Audi Q6 e-tron: Porsche Macan sibling unveiled

    Audi has finally revealed its Q6 e-tron, the middle child of its electric SUV range and a twin under the skin to the new Porsche Macan.

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    Marcello Gandini, 'probably the greatest car designer ever', dies age 85

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     Marcello Gandini, 'probably the greatest car designer ever', dies age 85

    Automotive designer Marcello Gandini passed away last week, and his influence is still felt in everything from the Polo through to supercars.

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    Honda and Nissan confirm they may team up on electric cars, safety tech

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     Honda and Nissan confirm they may team up on electric cars, safety tech

    The shift to electric vehicles continues to throw up interesting combinations of companies that are now willing to partner up.

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    Skoda Epiq concept previews affordable electric SUV

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     Skoda Epiq concept previews affordable electric SUV

    The €25,000 ($41,500) electric car segment is about to get crowded, with the new Skoda Epiq set to join the fray from next year.

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    Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer is a hot Passat-sized electric wagon

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     Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer is a hot Passat-sized electric wagon

    The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer takes the brand's flagship electric wagon and adds a 250kW dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.