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THIS WEEK

SCOOP NEW BIGGER CUPRA SUV • EXCLUSIVE Volkswagen Group’s youngest brand will launch in the US market with a range of cars, headlined by its biggest model yet

Cupra boss tests one-off 450bhp Formentor VZ5 • EXCLUSIVE ABT-tuned crossover is CEO’s current daily driver

New DS SM Tribute is 2 1st Century Citroen SM • REVEALED Sleek concept celebrates a decade of the French premium car maker

Saloon backs into view as Jag moves upmarket

Drivers warned to watch out for school kids using smartphones • Safety campaign launched as figures show 1,200 children are injured near schools each month and 84 per cent admit to using devices while walking

Skoda Editions to offer more kit and better value

Lotus shocks with 199mph EV concept

New Audi Q3 being readied for 2025 launch • SCOOPED Next generation of big-selling compact SUV is expected to be unveiled early next year

Is your job title adding £££s to your insurance price?

£336,500 Ferrari 12Cilindri has Vanquish in crosshairs

Hennessey offers 1,817bhp Roadster with manual ’box

SHOULD YOU USE SALARY SACRIFICE TO BAG A NEW EV? • WE EXAMINE THE PROSAND CONS, PLUS EXPLAIN WHY SOME PREFER THIS FORM OF LEASING TO FINANCE DEALS

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX • FIRST DRIVE German firm’s first electric hot hatch aims to be a spiritual successor to the Golf GTI. We see if it succeeds

Audi RS e-tron GT • FIRST DRIVE Audi has given the RS e-tron GT a comprehensive update with more power and a longer range, and we’ve driven it

Kia Sorento • FIRST DRIVE Despite some limitations, this diesel-powered seven-seater is a sensible choice, especially for towing

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 PHEV • FIRST DRIVE Mercedes has done a remarkable job of fitting its PHEV powertrain into the SL, while retaining a polished drive

BRICK WORK? LEGO’S 1:1 McLAREN P1 TRACK TEST • An amazing full-size driveable Lego version of McLaren’s P1 shows what it’s capable of at Silvertsone

CAT FIGHT • Ford has just refreshed its best-selling Puma, while Renault facelifted the Captur earlier this year. We put them to the test

RENAULT CAPTUR vs FORD PUMA • Ford and Renault freshen up offerings in key new-car segment

FORD PUMA • Refreshed compact SUV is still the best-handling car in its class by far

RENAULT CAPTUR • Our two-time Small SUV of the Year champion gets a nip and tuck for 2024

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NISSAN ARIYA • Our time with the big Nissan EV was good, but not great

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POSITION 6th Peugeot 208 Mk2 • USED PRICES FROM: £10,000 YEARS: 2020 to date CO2: 109-130g/km FUEL ECONOMY: 48-56mpg (PureTech 100) BEST OPTIONS: Adaptive cruise, panoramic glass roof

10 BEST CITY CARS TO BUY • FROM £7,700 If you want to buy a new city car, there are good options at a range of price...