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The weekly magazine that brings all the news and reviews for all the UK's Cars

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Names may come and go, but our love of cars remains

DRIVEN Hyundai i20 N targets Fiesta ST • Watch out, Ford: new hot supermini takes inspiration from Korean firm’s rally car and delivers the goods on UK roads

How does new kid on the block measure up against its main rival?

AT A GLANCE HEAD TO HEAD

Three’s a crowd as hot Kona N SUV revs up

SEAT pins its hopes on baby EV due in 2025

Cupra gives the go-ahead for Tavascan production

OPINION

Next MINI Hatch is coming in from the cold

Police raids target gangs behind catalytic converter theft pandemic

Pacesetter leads way as Formula E safety car

316-mile range for Kia EV6

news in brief

Lexus EVs will turn on the style

Ford to pull the plug on Mondeo production

Manufacturers react to EV grant cut with deals to ease the blow

Czech out Skoda’s new model roll call

CASE STUDY

Alpina works its magic on BMW’s biggest Gran Coupé

Summer debut for VW’s Taigo

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HOW CLEAN IS YOUR CAR? • Covid-19 has focused our minds on hygiene like never before, but new research shows filth and dirt can abound in every corner of your

The nasties that can lurk in your car • While coronavirus understandably steals the limelight these days, a number of bacteria are common guests in our cars.

Kia Sorento PHEV • FIRSTDRIVE Plug-in hybrid will be a hit with company car drivers

Toyota Highlander • FIRSTDRIVE Brand’s second large SUV is more road-focused

Porsche 911 Targa Heritage Edition • FIRSTUKDRIVE Open-topped sports car de livers excellent all-round ability with retro-themed additions

Skoda Octavia vRS • FIRSTDRIVE Petrol power is still the best choice for hot hatch

In it for the long run • Diesel power still suits high-mileage drivers who want a hot hatch.We test the latest VW Golf GTD against BMW’s 1 Series

Volkswagen Golf GTD • Diesel-powered version completes the trio of hot GT-badged Mk8 Golfs. We put it through its paces

BMW 120d M Sport • It’s not billed as a hot hatch, but BMW’s 120d is a natural rival to the Golf GTD. How does it fare against the VW?

Head to head: Cost of buying • Most private cars are acquired these days using a PCP or a lease deal. We look at how much it could cost you to buy either of our two rivals

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

Head to head

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Skoda Superb iV • FINAL REPORT Has plug-in hybrid lived up to its economy potential?

Fleetwatch

Ourfleet INDEX

TIME TO POLISH UP YOUR CAR CLEANING • Our car care special gives you tips and our tester’s pick of the products

Wax & sealant • Best buys to keep your pride and joy looking tip-top

Wheel cleaner • Which grime-busters left our rims looking good again?

Upholstery cleaner • Keep your cabin’s fabrics in top trim with these spray-on cleaners

Car wash • We discover the best solution for cleaning your car

Waterless cleaner • Which spray is the best double act, cleaning and protecting your car?

Wash this space… • Car cleaning expert Richard Tipper gives us his top tips to help you get your pride and joy looking its...