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dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, May 26, 2025 I know we’re tough on Volkswagen, but… damn it, they annoy us. I mean, we’ve had two long-termers, and neither lived up to the effusive praise lavished on them by motoring journalists—journalists often steered by senior editors and company directors to swoon over brands like Volkswagen.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, May 21, 2025 BMW’s public stance on EVs suggests the company is forging ahead with next-generation, battery-powered electric vehicles. However, behind the scenes, BMW is lobbying the EU to relax or halt the EV mandate that would ban gasoline-powered cars. This kind of cold, calculated corporate behaviour—often lacking genuine environmental commitment—is not uncommon among legacy automakers.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, May 19, 2025 Volkswagen is patiently waiting to replace the T-Roc — by which we mean they’re quietly building its successor while pretending it’s business as usual. In the meantime, the Marketing Department, likely fueled by cold coffee and existential dread, has joined forces with Sales to answer a critical question: How do you convince people to buy more of a car that’s basically on its farewell tour?
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3 weeks ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, May 13, 2025 Skoda has proudly unveiled the new all-electric, range-topping performance versions of the boring but bland Enyaq VRS and Enyaq Coupe VRS. Apparently, someone at Skoda thought what the world really needed was more performance in a car already designed to emotionally flatline.
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3 weeks ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, May 12, 2025 We missed this one last week — the new Mercedes CLA. Personally, I’d avoid it. Yes, it has four doors, but rear space is so limited it might as well be called a four-door coupé, with back seats that are better suited for storage than passengers. Still, people want the badge, and the CLA offers a relatively affordable entry point into the brand — albeit in a car that’s significantly compromised.
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1 month ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, April 30, 2025 This What Car? review was doomed from the start the moment presenter Doug proudly declared the Ford Capri to be “legendary.” No, Doug. The Porsche 911 is legendary. The so-called “legendary” Ford Capri was utterly forgettable. But of course, he has to say that—just in case Ford is watching. It’s all too easy to hurt Ford’s feelings.
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1 month ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, April 30, 2025 When I read the press release for the new Aston Martin DBX S, I was astounded. Aston Martin proudly touted the carbon fibre roof, claiming it lowers the centre of gravity. But let’s be honest—a high-riding SUV will always have a high centre of gravity, and a carbon fibre roof isn’t going to change that in any meaningful way. It’s just a roof made of carbon fibre—a talking point.
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1 month ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, April 25, 2025 I’m not a Marxist, nor am I into communism—I love capitalism. Capitalism was meant to lift the world together as a unified force, promoting prosperity for all, a free market of ideas, and a pathway to a better life. To a certain extent, it has done that. Life today is undeniably better than it was 50 years ago: we have better technology, a deeper understanding of science, and improved living conditions. But not everyone has prospered.
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1 month ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, April 22, 2025 It’s a slow news day, and we usually ignore the latest updates from Mercedes. However, it seems the company is forging ahead with a new generation of vans and MPVs, having just unveiled a concept van that looks like it was designed in the mid-1990s as part of a student project. If you’re a fan of gaudy glitz, the Mercedes Vision V might just be your thing.
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1 month ago | 
dailycarblog.com | Chris Ward
By Chris Ward, April 18, 2025 An Australian YouTube channel, ReDriven, is out here doing the lord’s work—saving people from wasting their money on used car disasters. This time, the spotlight (or firing squad?) is on the Land Rover Defender. Now, is it a design icon? Absolutely. Park it anywhere and people will assume you’re adventurous, wealthy, and possibly lost. But as far as engineering goes? Let’s just say the bar is underground.
