JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We preview all-electric Skoda Enyaq Coupe and put the spotlight on budget brand Dacia

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John previews the attractive all-electric Skoda Enyaq Coupe and discovers how budget brand Dacia is producing cars that can go the distance.

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe offers all the qualities of the regular award-winning all-electric SUV model in a more visually exciting package.

It still has all the qualities of its sibling - space, comfort, good range and practicality - but also has real style.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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