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Light weight is key to fun, not huge power figures
New Kia Sportage goes hi-tech • EXCLUSIVE Kia’s new SUV aims for Qashqai with innovative design and new technology
XUAN-ZHENG GUO • Snr Product Marketing Manager
AMG aims at Panamera with PHEV GT
Next Octavia set to switch to all-electric power
Total traction for faster Enyaq iV
Aston Martin ready for return of V12 Vantage
Opel rocks up to the microcar party
news in brief
Thatcham monitors hybrid and EV fires after spate of incidents • OFFICIAL Research lab collects data to build comprehensive picture on risk as more EVs take to the road
Genesis names price for GV70 and G70
New ways to tackle electrified-car blazes
Focus ST gets chassis tweaks for flagship Edition hot hatch
…plus new look Fiesta spied
Useful Contacts • THE following provide help with motoring problems. Some services are free, others charge a fee or operate on premium-rate lines (p), while some offer advice for members only (m)
HOT TOPIC Genesis GV60 EV
CHANGES DIVERSITY IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY • We look at how much more individuals from different backgrounds can offer one of the world’s most exciting sectors
Toyota Yaris Cross • FIRST DRIVE We drive Toyota’s new hybrid small SUV in the UK
Genesis GV70 • FIRST DRIVE We get behind the wheel of new luxury brand’s BMW X3 rival in the UK
Porsche Macan GTS • FIRST DRIVE We get behind the wheel of the most hardcore Porsche Macan yet
Fiat 500 small battery • FIRST DRIVE Does a smaller range dull the city car’s star quality? We find out
Breaking the mould • Small SUVs are eating into sales of the hatchbacks they’re based on. Hyundai’s Bayon is the latest arrival, and we test it against two current Auto Express champions
Hyundai Bayon • The latest i20 has been a hit for Hyundai. We discover if the Bayon, with which it shares much tech, is another winner
Citroen C3 Aircross • French firm has given the Aircross a refresh. The old version is our current Used Car of the Year, but how does the latest one fare?
Renault Captur • We discover if our reigning compact SUV of the year is still the champion in the face of fresh competition
Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?
Rivals • Other options in this category…
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SEAT Leon e-Hybrid • SECOND REPORT Regular charging for our plug-in hybrid Leon has transformed our opinion of it
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TYRE TEST 2021 • DON'T BUY NEW RUBBER WITHOUT READING THIS
TYRE TEST TOP 10 • OUR THOROUGH EVALUATIONS LEAVE NO PLACE TO HIDE
10 DUNLOP SPORT MAXX RT 2
9 AVON ZV7
8 PIRELLI P7
7 NOKIAN POWERPROOF
6 CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6
5 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5
4 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005
3 VREDESTEIN ULTRAC
2 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4
1 HANKOOK VENTUS S1 EVO3
RESULTS HOW WE GOT A FIRST-TIME WINNER
BUYING CARS • New and used buying advice from our team of experts
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’S GUIDE: Renault Scenic • FROM £10,000 MPVs have fallen out of fashion, but French model won’t go out of style
Hitting the sweet spot • Used EVs that blend a high range, decent practicality and an affordable price make great buys. We test three models
Kia e-Niro • Korean EV is a great all-rounder with only high prices...