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THIS WEEK

VW READIES NEWID.CROSS • Volkswagen’s all-new “urban electric” family SUV breaks cover ahead of its UK arrival early next year

MG is ready to GO! with Renault 5 rival • Racy small-car concept has finally been shown to the public, previewing a new electric supermini due to go on sale next year

Future flagship set for Ferrari-like style

New PHEV+tech to give MG ZS SUV hot-hatch pace

Merc’s hot CLA can keep pace with supercars • REVEALED AMG-fettled small saloon is capable of 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds thanks to hi-tech EV powertrain

McLaren special is last hurrah for 700 series

Oxford Edition marks 25 years of modern MINI • REVEALED Just 125 examples for the UK, each priced from £30,120

New BYD Dolphin G is UK’s cheapest PHEV

Rhino charges in to join KGM Musso pick-up range

Expert claims UK EV target is helping Chinese car makers crush Euro rivals • While European makers struggle to meet ZEV targets, newer brands benefit from friendlier rules around emissions, researchers claim

Kia EV2 gets the full £3,750 Govt. ECG discount

Look out 911, the 1,583bhp Denza Z is coming! • Public debut for 217mph electric hypercar that can crack 0-62mph in 1.96 seconds in Racing form

PLUS More showstoppers from the Goodwood Festival of Speed • Five other models that wowed the crowds at the showcase event

THE HIDDEN PRICE OF CHINESE CARS: CHEAPER TO BUY–BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER RUNNING COSTS? • Five big-selling Chinese cars go head-to-head with western rivals on fuel, servicing, insurance and depreciation costs, to find out if the disruptors really are as cheap as their lead-in price suggests

Nissan X-Trail • FIRST DRIVE Facelifted seven-seat SUV will have to satisfy family-car buyers until all-new fifth-generation X-Trail arrives in UK showrooms

Jeep Avenger • FIRST DRIVE Iconic brand celebrates its 85th anniversary with small but significant updates for its biggest seller in Europe

Toyota Land Cruiser 48V • FIRST DRIVE Diesel-powered 4x4 gets mild-hybrid tech to support the engine – but don’t expect better fuel economy

Porsche Taycan • FIRST DRIVE Second update of Porsche EV brings a car that is significantly more combustion-like and enjoyable to drive

ON TEST VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI • VW’s iconic hot hatch is 50 and to celebrate, we’re running the rule over the 321bhp Edition 50, the most powerful Golf GTI to date

BMW iX3 • Award-winning first Neue Klasse BMW gets off to a strong start on our fleet

MG4 URBAN • Tyre-supply problems result in a trying time for our man

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PRODUCTS

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TESTED Ceramic snow foams • Can you add ceramic protection to your car’s paintwork at the same time as cleaning it? We test three rivals to find out

TOWBAR-MOUNTED BIKE RACKS • We put nine options to the test for anyone planning to saddle up after driving to their destination

CHECK OUT ALL THE CHEAT CODES

Toyota Aygo X • There’s no middle ground with this high-rise hatch – its owners’ ratings are good or bad

USED BUYER’S GUIDE Aston Martin DB7 • FROM £18,000 You need to be...