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British firms lead the way for in-car audio

New Astra sparks a revolution • OFFICIAL An all-new look, more space and the latest technology will help hatch to take on Golf and Focus

First verdict on the Lotus Emira by Jenson Button

View from the passenger seat in Lotus’s new star

Alpine plans to turn its EV dream into reality

Genesis Shooting Brake takes aim at BMW

Audi hints at look of A8 due in 2025

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Polestar dabbles with electric performance

New Manta coming as Vauxhall goes EV-only

Stellantis on a charge

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GB stickers no longer valid for driving abroad • From September, drivers going out of the country must display UK stickers instead of GB ones

Lamborghini bids farewell to V12 Aventador with Ultimae

BMW SUV trio are back in black

HOT TOPIC BMW 2 Series • We want to hear your views. Send your questions or opinions to the E-mail address below

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Suzuki at100 • We celebrate a centenary of innovation by checking out the Japanese firm’s UK line-up

Five landmark Suzuki cars • Highlights from firm’s 100 years

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake • FIRST DRIVE We go behind the wheel as the flagship estate version of VW’s Arteon gets the full sporty R treatment

Porsch e 911 GT3 Touring • FIRST DRIVE ‘Softer’ variant of track-focused machine still delivers the goods

Suzuki Jimny Commercial • FIRST DRIVE The little 4x4 that can is back with fewer seats but the same off-road ability

Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture • FIRST DRIVE Latest in a long line of special editions of the world’s favourite roadster

Changing the guard • The Hyundai Ioniq 5 promises an EV revolution. Does it deliver against VW & Ford rivals?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 • All-new crossover delivers next-generation EV performance and range at a new price point

Volkswagen ID.4 • German band’s latest EV combines looks and tech from the ID.3 hatch with high-riding SUV packaging

Ford Mustang Mach-E • Mustang delivers an entertaining drive befitting of its name, but also adds family-friendly versatility

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

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Mazda MX-30 • FIRST REPORT Delightfully different EV opens up to reveal its charms – and a few weaknesses

Audi Q2 • SECOND REPORT Q2 is a hit with the family, but options make it quite pricey

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Titan looks to blast away rival washers

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BOOT ORGANISERS • Take a load off your mind and keep your boot tidy

Renault Zoe • YOU TELL US Great powertrain and running costs, but EV supermini isn’t perfect

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’SGUIDE: Kia Piccanto • FROM £5,500 Korean city car is a great choice, backed by a seven-year warranty

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Car Hunter • £35,000 for a six-cylinder model with the focus on comfort, but which one?

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