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THIS WEEK

UNVEILED HYUNDAI IONIQ9 • REVEALED Hyundai is moving upmarket with its first all-electric premium SUV, which has the Volvo EX90 firmly in its sights

All-new Ioniq 3 to boost Hyundai’s EV expansion • New line-up of cheaper Ioniq EVs to be developed on smaller platforms

Kia EV9 GT sparkles among LA show stars • REVEALED Kia’s brand-new 501bhp EV9 GT range-topper adds some bite to stylish seven-seater

Sensible Sportage set to strengthen UK sales

Stellantis small cars think big • Next-generation superminis will offer hybrid and full-electric power

Jeep in frame for new platform

DRIVEN New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

Pothole compensation claims rocket, but councils won’t pay • REPORT Authorities rely on ‘loophole’ to shirk liability and refuse payouts

Why reporting potholes will save us all cash

Pure joy as VW cuts prices across ID range

Extra hybrid options and trim changes for Golf

Petrol-powered Bentayga to go out with a bang • Bentley is working on a high-performance variant of its Bentayga SUV packing a punchier turbo V8

New electric SUV on track for 2026 debut

New DS ‘750’ set to offer 466 miles of electric range

Nissan warns ZEV targets may affect UK manufacturing

Teaser gives first sight of new Jag de sign language

ARE YOU READY FOR STEER-BY-WIRE? • ADVANCED ELECTRONIC STEERING TECH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. WE ASK WHETHER CONSUMERS ARE PREPARED TO EMBRACE IT

THE STEER-BY-WIRE REVOLUTION–IT’S COMING TO A ROAD NEAR YOU SOON

Volvo XC90 • FIRST DRIVE Flagship’s facelift brings styling tweaks inside and out, tuned suspension and fresh tech

Vauxhall Grandland • FIRST DRIVE Latest version of brand’s flagship has grown in terms of size and status. But is bigger necessarily better?

MINI Convertible • FIRST DRIVE We’re big fans of the latest MINI hatchback, so is the new open-top version another chip off the old block?

Bentley Flying Spur Speed • FIRST DRIVE A mid-life refresh adds extra exclusivity to the prestige saloon, while new hybrid drive improves efficiency

MOBILITY AS A SERVICE: THE NEXT STEP FOR MOTORING? • Car rental is going to the next level as sharing schemes roll out across the UK. We look at the pros and cons of Mobility as a Service, and the vehicles set to help change the face of car ownership

WHAT'S THE DUO LIKE TO DRIVE?

BMW M135 vs AUDI S3 • Have revisions hurt the fun levels these AWD hot hatches offer?

BMW M135 • A new look and revised powertrain boost the flagship of the 1 Series range

AUDI S3 • Revisions brings subtle changes to brand’s long-running sporty nameplate

PRICES AND SPECS

INFOTAINMENT

RESULTS

HONDA E:NY1 • We like many aspects of life with Honda’s electric family SUV, but its disappointing efficiency is a cause for concern

SUZUKI SWIFT • Temperamental headlights take shine off our hatchback

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BOOKS

Ember Travel Mug 2+

Garmin X310 dash cam

TESTED Portable jump starters • From £72: Does the flexibility of having an added torch make the Defender Hylite more attractive than our favourite traditional jump...