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Hybrid expert Toyota on a roll as market shifts to EVs
On the road in bold new Kia Sportage • Fifth generation of Korean SUV combines distinctive style with lots of tech and a good drive
Broad Sportage range is on sale now from £27k
Corolla rises to challenge of family life
Toyota reveals new Yaris pair inspired by GR hot hatchback
PLUS Updates for Corolla and C-HR ranges coming in 2022
Nissan goes all-out for 2033 EV mission
Sneak preview of new Polestar 3 electric SUV
Single-seat Ariya puts Formula E on the road
Mulliner weaves its magic on Conti GT Blackline
Cyclists benefit from updated Highway Code
Three of the biggest Highway Code changes
CAMPAIGNERS HAVE THEIR SAY
All-electric DS 3 Crossback now goes further on a full battery
news in brief
Renault Austral will spearhead French firm’s line-up of SUVs • OFFICIAL Kadjar name to disappear when Renault’s new family SUV arrives late in 2022
‘Remote control’ cars out on the streets of Milton Keynes
Hydrogen buggy heads for hills
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HOT TOPIC New Kia Niro • We want to hear your views. Send your questions or opinions to the E-mail address below
ID.3 LETTERS OF LOVE • Andy Palmer helped bring the original Nissan Leaf to market and chose a VW ID.3 when he wanted to buy an EV. He wrote to VW’s boss, telling him what he likes and dislikes about it
DEAR MR BRANDSTATTER…
DEAR ANDY…
Mercedes EQB • FIRST UK DRIVE Battery-powered version of GLB continues Mercedes’ electrification
McLaren 765 LT Spider • FIRST DRIVE There’s far more to this open-top supercar than chopping off the coupé’s roof
Jeep Compass 4xe • FIRST DRIVE Revised 4x4 gets hybrid power for the first time
Hyundai i20 N Line • FIRST DRIVE Hatch offers fun without hot N car’s compromises
Here comes the fun • Fancy a sports car to blow away the winter blues? We pitch Caterham’s new 170R against Mazda’s evergreen MX-5
Caterham 170R • Lightweight track version of entry-level Seven will have you grinning if you can live with compromises
Mazda MX-5 • It may be the world’s best-selling sports car, but can the MX-5 beat the Seven on the road and the track?
Head to head: the track battle • We’ve tried our sports car rivals on the road, but how do they fare on a circuit? We took to the track to find out
Interior • These two work to different rules when it comes to cabin purpose
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Nissan Qashqai • FIRST REPORT Lack of plug-in hybrid tech means disappointing economy
Toyota RAV4 PHEV • FIRST REPORT Our man gets lowdown on plug-in hybrids at dealership
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HALFORDS BOOSTS ITS RANGE OF CHARGERS
Kim Adams
Hive switches on to home wallbox charging for EVs
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‘Drinks can’compressors in head-to-head battle
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SLOT CAR RACERS • Scratch the driving itch at home with these carpet racers
Volkswagen Tiguan • YOU TELL US So-so scores for big-selling family SUV, but cabin storage is decent
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’SGUIDE: BMW X5 • FROM £45,000 Pioneering SUV is an upmarket premium family car with fine handling
Living the high life • We rate three top compact crossovers, all boasting SUV-style looks and supermini-sized running costs
SEAT Arona • Style, space and a superb driving experience - this Spanish SUV...