Sam Sheehan

Title: Senior staff writer

Articles by Sam Sheehan

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Volkswagen channels XL1 for EV hatchback capable of 9mpkWh

ID Polo-based Mission Efficiency concept has been designed to maximise range using existing tech

14 September 2026

Volkswagen channels XL1 for EV hatchback capable of 9mpkWh

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Geely goes after BYD with 1800kW electric car chargers

Volvo and Polestar owner's rival to Flash Chargers could fill an EV in five minutes - and come to UK

3 September 2026

Geely goes after BYD with 1800kW electric car chargers

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New Polestar 4 SUV is more practical and £2k cheaper than coupe

Oddball EV gains a rear window and more range, while undercutting key rivals on price

2 September 2026

New Polestar 4 SUV is more practical and £2k cheaper than coupe

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Car review

Vauxhall Corsa GSE

First performance Corsa in years arrives with 277bhp and limited-slip diff

1 September 2026

Vauxhall Corsa GSE

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Extreme new Lamborghini Revuelto SV storms in with 1051bhp

Super Veloce treatment turns V12 Lambo into a warp-speed track slayer with titanic power

14 August 2026

Extreme new Lamborghini Revuelto SV storms in with 1051bhp

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Car review

Vauxhall Mokka GSe

The return of a true fast Vauxhall sub-brand – on an electric compact crossover

22 July 2026

Vauxhall Mokka GSe

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Car review

Leapmotor B05

Stellantis presents a new Chinese take on the electric family hatchback

15 June 2026

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Car review

Volkswagen ID Polo: the electric supermini we've been waiting for

Electric supermini is intended as a practical, affordable and fun-to-drive alternative to the hot-cakes Renault 5

9 September 2026

Volkswagen ID Polo: the electric supermini we've been waiting for

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Future Porsche EVs in frame for Hyundai-like simulated gearboxes

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's simulated ICE and gearbox could inspire key feature for next-generation Porsches

23 April 2026

Future Porsche EVs in frame for Hyundai-like simulated gearboxes

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Porsche 911 GT3 gets £200k convertible option

GT division boss Andreas Preuninger told Autocar that Porsche has “wanted to do this GT3 cabriolet since the 997”

14 April 2026

Porsche 911 GT3 gets £200k convertible option

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MG S9 PHEV could be first to receive the upgraded 'Hybrid+' set-up

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New MG hybrids to get e-turbos and 'noise-cancelling' motors

MG confirms first semi-solid-state EV battery for 2026 and improved hybrids coming soon after

24 March 2026

New MG hybrids to get e-turbos and 'noise-cancelling' motors

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