Tom Morgan-Freelander

Title: Deputy digital editor

Tom started his career writing about smartphones, TVs and all things electronic, while gradually adding motoring to his repertoire and making the switch to full-time automotive in 2018. A background in tech naturally makes electric and autonomous cars big areas of interest, but he's equally at home with a naturally aspirated petrol V8.

Articles by Tom Morgan-Freelander

History of the Peugeot 205 GTi - picture special

The Peugeot 205 GTi first appeared, in 1.6-litre form, in 1984

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History of the Peugeot 205 GTi – picture special

As Peugeot confirms the GTI badge remains important to the brand, we take a look back at the history of the best light-footed French hatchback to carry it

24 February 2023

History of the Peugeot 205 GTi – picture special

Renaultsport history picture special - lead

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History of Renault Sport – picture special

What started as a division dedicated to motorsport has become Renault’s performance wing. We chart its progression

19 July 2022

History of Renault Sport – picture special

1 Fiat 500 EV 2022 long term review lead

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Fiat 500 electric 2022 long-term test

Can the electric 500 impress in ways other EV city cars don’t? We’re finding out

17 May 2022

Fiat 500 electric 2022 long-term test

Autocar's prediction for the new BMW i7 M60

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New 2022 BMW i7: 600bhp EV luxury saloon coming today

New i7 will arrive alongside new BMW 7 Series to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQS with iX-based powertrain

20 April 2022

New 2022 BMW i7: 600bhp EV luxury saloon coming today

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First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk

EV maker's CEO was in Germany to see the first models produced at the €5 billion Gruenheide plant

22 March 2022

First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk

E46 BMW M3 CSL vs BMW M2 Competition vs BMW E30 M3

Storied M3 is perhaps the best-known M car, but it's not the only jewel in the division's crown

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History of the BMW M division - picture special

BMW's M division launched its first production car almost 50 years ago, and has recently revealed the new Concept XM. We take a look back at the firm's most iconic models

23 February 2022

History of the BMW M division - picture special

BMW 7 Series US configurator

BMW 7 Series US configurator - The Final V12 model not pictured

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BMW V12 to bow out with limited-edition 7 Series

US-only M760i The Final V12 will mark the end of 12-cylinder production later this year

18 January 2022

BMW V12 to bow out with limited-edition 7 Series

99 Jannarelly automotive Torino partnership lead

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Jannarelly confirms Design-2 GT coupe restomod

Italian specialist MAT will take over manufacturing of existing Design-1 as part of new partnership

13 January 2022

Jannarelly confirms Design-2 GT coupe restomod

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport gets Dakar-inspired makeover for £37,551

Firm confirms performance-inspired pick up will be available to order in the UK this month

4 January 2022

Toyota Hilux GR Sport gets Dakar-inspired makeover for £37,551

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Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

Geely joint venture set to replace four-door supermini, which has been removed from UK sales lists

3 January 2022

Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

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Albert Biermann retires, will continue to advise Hyundai

The former BMW M Division lead is leaving the industry after more than three decades

17 December 2021

Albert Biermann retires, will continue to advise Hyundai

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