Greg Kable

Title: European editor

Autocar's German motor industry expert lives 10 minutes from Mercedes' HQ in Stuttgart. Says the autobahns are reason enough for him not head back to his native Australia just yet.

Articles by Greg Kable

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News

Volkswagen to retire Touareg after 24 years on sale

SUV is one of VW's oldest current nameplates and will have no direct replacement

6 August 2025

Volkswagen to retire Touareg after 24 years on sale

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News

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

Entry-level hatchback faced the axe at the end of 2025 but has now been given three-year extension

21 July 2025

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

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Car review

BMW iX

Zero-emissions luxury SUV strikes out in bold, sophisticated style and with improved dynamics and range

18 July 2025

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Car review

Volkswagen Golf GTI

The iconic hot hatch took on a harder edge with its eighth generation, at the expense of its intoxicating blend of everyday performance. Can this facelift make it a better GTI?

5 July 2025

Volkswagen Golf GTI

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News

Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8

Firm acknowledges C63's four-pot PHEV "failed to resonate" with customers and shifts to larger new-gen motors

26 June 2025

Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8

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Car review

Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed

Mercedes-AMG makes its roadster even more special not by adding but by taking away – notably, the windscreen.

26 June 2025

Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed

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News

Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG

Radical saloon packs huge power, dramatic cockpit and can charge at up to 850kW

25 June 2025

Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG

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News

VW ID 4 overhaul to usher in new face and physical controls

Second major update for electric SUV will bring it into line with upcoming ID 2 in brand's EV reboot

24 June 2025

VW ID 4 overhaul to usher in new face and physical controls

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News

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model

Hardcore version of first electric GTI set to bring mechanical limited-slip differential and big power boost

23 June 2025

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model

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News

New 321bhp Edition 50 is the most powerful VW Golf GTI yet

Most powerful Golf GTI yet marks model's golden jubilee – and becomes fastest VW at the Nürburgring

20 June 2025

New 321bhp Edition 50 is the most powerful VW Golf GTI yet

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News

Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

Four-wheel drive hot hatch will use groundbreaking tech to pave the way for future R cars

19 June 2025

Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

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