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Ep 104: Are Car Icons Making a Comeback — or Is China Rewriting the Rules?
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- The Kilowatt Half Hour
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- May 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3072
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Summary
Ginny and Steve are back from China with a proper debrief after the Beijing Auto Show – less jet lag, more perspective. They chat about the sheer scale of the show, the standout cars, and what it’s really like on a first visit. There’s plenty of EV news to get into, including the VW ID. Polo reveal, Renault 5 updates (and even a Lego version), plus a Freelander comeback. Barnard’s Bargain returns, and the team tackles your questions—from the best family EVs to buy, to road-tripping across Europe, financing options, and whether to go used or take a punt on new Chinese brands. As always, there are your comments, some strong opinions on self-driving tech, and a warm welcome to this week’s “electric virgins” making the switch. Message us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.