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DON’T OVERLOOK THE UNDERRATED
NEW MERCEDES SUPERCAR HOLDS KEY TO FUTURE OF AMG • Retro concept-inspired supercar will fly the EV flag for Mercedes’ performance arm as a rival to competitors’ forthcoming battery-powered halo models
TOYOTA GR COROLLA LOOKS ON TRACK FOR UK DEBUT • Hot hatch is sold in Japan and US but now appears Europe-bound too
RENAULT GOES RETRO FOR EV CITY VAN
AUDI READIES MYSTERY HARDCORE OFF-ROADER
HOW CAR MAKERS SEE THEIR EV FUTURE • Who’s rowing back on EV-only pledges and who’s not
A DISPLAY THAT ACTUALLY MAKES CARS SAFER TO DRIVE
MG SIBLING BRAND GIVES UK FIRST 4WD EV PICK-UP • New Maxus eTerron 9 is 435bhp dual-motor truck that can tow 3500kg
JOHN COOPER WORKS ELECTRIC MINIS GET 255BHP
RENAULT 5 LANDS IN BRITAIN TO KICK OFF RETRO EV BLITZ
Grapevine
MAJOR DISCOUNTS ON EVs CREATE EX-DEMO BARGAINS • Dealers drop prices as car makers chase ZEV mandate compliance
MY WEEK IN CARS
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RACING LINES
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BMW X3 • New-generation SUV is replacing the firm’s current best-selling model. No pressure, then
BMW 1 SERIES • Latest version of the family hatch goes big on the details you can’t see
MG ZS • Mk2 is bigger, plusher, punchier and more efficient yet barely any dearer
AUDI RS6 AVANT GT • Exuberant send-off for fast combustion Audis looks and acts the part
POLESTAR 3 DUAL MOTOR • Swedish premium performance brand enters the large electric SUV fray
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 • For an intelligent way to make an already good car even better, read on
BYD SEAL U DM-I • Chinese EV purveyor expands into PHEV market with large family SUV
PEUGEOT 5008 • New seven-seater turns hybrid
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI • Stalwart performance variant of Mk8.5 hatch is subjected to scrutiny
VERDICT • Slick and effective but not a big enough step forward
MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS • Geländewagen receives a round of updates and a six-pot petrol engine
VERDICT • Anachronistic and expensive but quite polished and easy to love
Testing, testing
A matter of Corsa • The Vauxhall Corsa is a consistent top seller but ignored by enthusiasts. MATT PRIOR redresses the balance with a road trip to some other overlooked attractions
That’s totally rad, dude • The Radwood car show celebrates the memorable cars and culture of the ’80s and ’90s. Alex Wolstenholme joins in
SKODA KAMIQ • Right-sized SUV joins the fleet without an electric motor in sight
CUPRA BORN • Range anxiety isn’t an issue – as long as the chargers are working
ABARTH 500E • How does our hot electric hatch compare with its petrol equivalent?
POLESTAR 2 • Slick EV proves its mettle on yet another long trip
WHEN LAND ROVER ADDED SOME GLITZ TO THE DISCO • The 4 is a slick and desirable SUV with a serious off-road edge
How to get one in your garage
Hot Clio is just a phase he’s going through
Yes, it’s true: only a Cayman can better a Z4
Head to head • Brief: Find a fun, ULEZ-friendly...