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Volkswagen and BYD get cosy

VW and BYD have signed an agreement to work together on developing battery technology (BYD F3DM plug-in Hybrid pictured). Volkswagen has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese car maker and EV specialist BYD to work together “in the area of electric mobility”. Seems sensible.

Superb wins Tow Car of the Year

THE SKODA SUPERB Estate has been crowned Tow Car of the Year by the Caravan Club, beating off competition from 40 other entrants including Range Rover and Jaguar. Commenting on the Superb’s ability, the judges remarked: ‘With a loading limit of 100kg on the roof, 80kg on the towball and a boot that scored maximum marks, it’s a very tough act to follow. You wouldn’t know you were towing a caravan.’ Skoda also won the £16,000-£20,000 category with the new Octavia 1.2 TSI, which was praised for its pulling power with such a small engine.

Video: Classic Car TV goes to the Monterey Motorsports Reunion, rides in a classic T-Bird

Our friends at Hagerty are back with the fourth episode of Hagerty Classic Car TV. This time, host Matt Richmond takes us to California for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at and takes a spin in a classic Ford Thunderbird. News coverage includes the Fall Auburn Auction, where some rare vehicles sold for less than expected; Texas speed limits, and the Freddie Mercury Edition Lotus Evora.