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MOKKA SHOKKA

DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The new Matrix film is out soon but you could be forgiven for thinking that you’re already living in a wibbly wobbly parallel world when TG decrees that a Vauxhall is design of the year. WTAF?

But no blue or red pills are involved here, just some inspiration, technique and a whole lot of hard work. The Mokka-e might just be 2021’s most satisfying looking new car in a field that includes a bunch of supercars and fresh work from some heavy hitters. The fact that it’s

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