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2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen will reveal the production ID. Polo EV this year, and the prototypes it's testing in the meantime are less disguised than ever.
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Podcast: Shark 6 and Vanquish driven, plus the cheapest manual cars!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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James and Sean are joined by marketplace journalist Josh Nevett, who recently returned from a trip driving the BYD Shark 6 pickup.
James tells us what it’s like to play James Bond for a day driving the new V12-powered Aston Martin Vanquish; Sean tells us why he likes the Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid; and the guys run you through the cheapest manual cars you can buy in Australia.
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James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.
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