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The next-generation Volkswagen Caddy has been spotted undergoing cold weather testing in northern Europe. Unlike the prototype cargo van spotted back in April, this vehicle is a people mover variant – as evidenced by the functional glass windows for the rear sliding doors and rear quarter panels. It also features a lift-up tailgate, as opposed to the load-lugging model's barn doors.

On this week's podcast are Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Scott Collie. We share our memories of the Holden Commodore, and listen to a commercial compilation of each Commodore model over its 41-year life. According to a study, Australian interest in electric vehicles is well below the global average, and we speak to Natasha Santha, principal at L.E.K. Consulting about why. We chat with Jez Spinks about his review of the 2020 BMW M135i.

Louis Camilleri, the Ferrari CEO, has poured cold water on the idea of an electric Ferrari, at least in the short term. Speaking to media outlets, including Reuters, Camilleri said, "My sense is the electric [model] will come out after 2025". The key factor holding back an electric prancing horse is the fact "battery technology is not where it should be yet", which means there are "significant issues in terms of autonomy, [and] in terms of speed of recharging".

Porsche has commenced the rollout of destination electric vehicle chargers in Australia, cementing its commitment to electric vehicle technology. Speaking to CarAdvice about the brand's plans, head of Porsche Australia public relations, Chris Jordan, said the company is covering five pillars of EV readiness for the arrival of its first fully-electric car, the Taycan, in Australia.

Upstart Chinese brand Lynk & Co has unveiled its fourth model, the 05. It’s an SUV that measures 4592mm long and 1879mm wide with a 2734mm wheelbase, so roughly the size of a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. Where it differs from those established SUVs is in its styling. Featuring a rakish coupe SUV silhouette, it’s reminiscent of the much more expensive Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4.