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Best cars of the 1980 S • It was a decade of excess, and the cars of the era reflected the times. From hot hatchbacks to supercars, these models defined a generation
Mercedes SL • FIRST DRIVE We see how input from AMG has affected the latest version of Merc icon
Jeep Grand Cherokee • FIRST DRIVE We head to the US to try out the latest version of SUV ahead of UK launch
BMW M3 xDrive • FIRST DRIVE We find out if adding total traction to super-saloon dilutes its appeal
Hyundai Tucson PHEV • FIRSTDRIVE Award-winning SUV boosted with arrival of plug-in tech
Smart money • The new Skoda Fabia needs to be a clever and cost-effective ownership prospect if it’s going to beat the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa-e
Skoda Fabia • Evolution on the outside masks revolution under the skin as fourth-generation Fabia is brought up to date
Renault Clio • Our current class favourite offers a mix of comfort, value and tech that will be difficult for rivals to beat
Vauxhall Corsa-e • High price is offset by lower everyday running costs, but do the sums add up for electric supermini?
Real-world testing: How much will they cost you? • Comparing the Fabia and Clio for costs is simple enough, but it’s more complicated when you add the Corsa-e into the mix…
Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?
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Audi Q4 e-tron • FIRST REPORT EV is set to be Audi’s biggest seller, and we can see why after the Q4 e-tron joins our fleet
Toyota RAV4 PHEV • SECOND REPORT We put plug-in hybrid to the test during week-long break in Northumberland
Volkswagen ID.3 • THIRD REPORT Our EV reaps the benefit of over-the-air updates
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INTERIOR WIPES • Which shows its rivals a clean pair of heels?
Honda Jazz • YOU TELL USS pacious and practical hatchback is let down by its engine and transmission
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’S GUIDE: BMW X 3 • FROM £26,000 Top-selling SUV delivers economy, performance and family-friendly practicality
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