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Buzzing motor show attracts key global launches and impressive Chinese products

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PORSCHE CAYENNE Facelift of Porsche’s most popular model

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Tavascan takes Cupra into Model Y, Q4 E-tron territory

CUPRA’S BREAKAWAY success from Seat looks set to

750S is ‘new supercar benchmark’

McLaren says it’s more powerful, lighter, more usable and greater fun than the 720S

Skoda estate stars in EV blitz

Alternative to the Octavia wagon is one of four new EVs by 2026

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The man at the Sytner Group helm credits the automotive industry’s equal-opportunit y ethos with his success. Mark Tisshaw meets him

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F oronce,theclueis in the name.‘Multi’ for multi-purpose;

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