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Britain's best car buying guide now has a brand new look with an extra 40-pages in every issue, giving you more of What Car?'s famous comparison tests than ever before and more invaluable buying advice for every car on sale. Plus, What Car?'s Target Price promise could save you thousands off the price of your next car. No wonder they call us the car buyer's bible!

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What Car

Nissan Qashqai • Third generation of Nissan’s popular family SUV focuses on tech, practicality and quality On sale Summer Price from £24,000 (est)

HOW THE NEW QASHQAI COMPARES WITH RIVALS

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BMW 5 Series Touring • Estate version of our favourite luxury car receives the same raft of updates as its saloon counterpart On sale Now Price from £41,165

Peugeot 5008 • Facing stiff new competition,Peugeot’s seven-seat large SUV gets a subtle makeover On sale Now Price from £29,585

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Volkswagen Golf • How recommendable is Volkswagen’s family hatch in entry-level guise with its modest 108bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine? On sale Now Price from £23,355

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Audi E-tron GT • Electric performance car shares tech with Porsche Taycan and promises 298-mile range On sale June Price from £84,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz EQA • New electrically powered family SUV can officially cover up to 310 miles on a single charge and has a high-tech interior On sale Summer Price from £37,000 (est)

WHAT’S THE EQA LIKE TO DRIVE?

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Peugeot 3008 • Family SUV gets fresh looks and an upgraded interior, but its underpinnings are unchanged On sale Now Price from £27,160

Renault 5 • New small electric car gets retro-inspired looks and a 200-mile official range On sale 2023 Price from £32,000 (est)

Private car sales could be illegal during lockdown • Used car buyer reported after collecting VW Golf

Half of drivers ignore vehicle warning lights

Smart motorways under review after deaths

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DEALS of the month • Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who will match or beat our Target Price – so you can get your ideal new car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUR NEXT CAR

THE TRUE COST OF GOING ELECTRIC • Electric cars are often pricier to buy than traditional alternatives, but they’re cheaper to run, right? We find out how some of the best stack up in terms of costs

Practice makes perfect

What are the cheapest ways to top up your car’s battery?

Covering your tracks

Dedicated to the one you love

Who are the public charging companies and what do they offer?

BEST BUY

How to spec your Ford Fiesta • The Ford Fiesta is, by some margin, the most popular new car in the UK.And even though it’s now getting on a bit, it’s still a great small car choice; it’s good to drive, has a range of punchy engines and is decently practical. Team our favourite 1.0 Ecoboost 95 petrol engine with sporty ST-Line Edition trim and you’ll be off to a flying start,but here’s our guide to the extra optional kit that’s worth adding.

WHAT IS SMARTPHONE MIRRORING? • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are convenient features that allow drivers to access many of their phone’s functions safely via their car’s infotainment screens. We take a closer look

Best third-party apps for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

#AskWhatCar • Got a car-related problem that you can’t resolve? Get in touch with us at Helpdesk@whatcar.com with your name, contact details and what the problem is, plus photos, and we’ll try to...