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All change for Jaguar in 2025, so why buy one now?

Nissan’s bigger, bolder Qashqai shows its face • OFFICIAL Hybrid powertrain, more tech and striking look head the changes on Britain’s best-selling SUV

NISSAN QASHQAI: Revolution then evolution

MARCO FIORAVANTI

Radical revamp for Merc’s mini S-Class

Hyundai unveils its Tesla 3 rival

JLR reimagines itself as pure-electric brand • OFFICIAL Land Rover to launch six EVs in the next five years, while Jaguar will get a luxury electric makeover to challenge Polestar and Tesla

Jaguar really must find its own niche

Hybrid drive only for Hon da’s next-gen HR-V

Lauda-inspired supercar boasts 725bhp

Hot new Golf R Estate is coming in from the cold

Ford announces VW-based EV crossover

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Transcontinental Taycan Cross Turismo EV touches down in UK

Cupra marks third year with super-hot Formentor VZ5 SUV

Public shun speeding motorists

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HOT TOPIC Ford Mondeo

TWO WHEELS GOOD • Meet the riders of Bike Shed Community Response – a network of motorcycle volunteers who have helped provide a vital frontline service throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

Citroen e-C4 • FIRST DRIVE Newcomer is a great entry point into all-electric family transport

Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-Fuel • FIRST DRIVE Second-generation SUV-inspired supermini is a winner

Volkswagen Golf Estate • FIRST DRIVE Mk8 load-carrier has surprising appeal, particularly in diesel form

Alpine A110 Légende GT • FIRST DRIVE GT version adds a touch of luxury to our reigning Coupé of the Year

Vauxhall Insignia 1.5D • FIRST DRIVE New diesel engine for updated family car

Vauxhall Insignia GSi • FIRST DRIVE Does range-topper deliver driving thrills?

Going up in the world • Hyundai’s new Tucson embodies a brand-wide push upmarket – but can its quality and tech rival those of the established Lexus NX?

Hyundai Tucson • SUV aims for the stars – but does all-new Tucson have the right credentials to mix it with more premium brands?

Lexus NX • It’s got age against it, yet SUV has strong brand image and customer reputation on its side. Can it win here?

Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?

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MINI Electric • FINAL REPORT Did a limited range mar life with the MINI?

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THISWEEK’S HOT KIT

Kim Adams

New Laser tool set designed to speed up brake servicing

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New three-lens dash cams give a great all-round view

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ROTARY MULTITOOLS • We take eight rotary multitools for a spin to see which is the best

Suzuki Vitara • YOU TELL US SUV praised for running costs and reliability, but looks disappoint

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’S GUIDE: Kia Stinger • FROM £17,500 Kia’s sporty rear-wheel-drive hatch is a worthy alternative to German rivals

Car Hunter • £6,000 for a compact city car that’s nippy and cheap to run, but which one?

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Rapid chargers • The stakes are raised in Formula E this season as it becomes an FIA World Championship for the first time. We speak to the Brits gunning for the title

Ricciardo raring to go as wraps come off McLaren’s challenger

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