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Cuts to policing are increasing danger on our roads
BMW revs up electrifying new M5 • SCOOP Next-generation M5 ready to plug into hybrid power to raise the super-saloon stakes even higher
COMING SOON BMW’S M-CAR BIRTHDAY BONANZA
Does the UK need a National Roads Police Force?
How dire is the state of UK roads policing?
Fixed-penalty tickets issued for traffic offences 2011 to 2018
Toyota adds lightness to Yaris hot hatch
Lexus shows its wild side with off-road concepts
Subaru’s 1,000bhp EV targets ’Ring times
news in brief
Peugeot confirms all-electric 308 is coming
Updates keep Fiat’s line-up looking fresh
Numbers game for e-tron facelift
DfT hits the brakes on smart motorways for next five years
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ANALYSIS: Can current car brands survive onslaught of EV startups? • We ask the experts if traditional firms can survive industry changes
Can ‘non-auto’ brands sell? • WILL LION BBH London – ad agency
What do investors think? • CHRIS HALL ESGinvestor.net – market analysis
Will the ‘old guard’ change its ways in time? • ANDY PALMER Auto executive and engineer
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Used Buying Guides 15 family favourites with deals • Used-car prices have risen, so our guide will help you buy some great second-hand models at the right price
USED BUYING GUIDES: Hyundai i10 • FROM £900 Compact city car delivers a confidence-inspiring drive
USED BUYING GUIDES: Ford Fiesta • FROM £500 It sold in big numbers, so there are lots of Fiestas to choose from
USED BUYING GUIDES: MINI Hatch • FROM £900 With its focus on style and a fun drive, this Brit is an attractive buy
USED BUYING GUIDES: Renault Clio • FROM £900 Long-running supermini improves with each new generation
USED BUYING GUIDES: Vauxhall Corsa • FROM £600 Long-time Fiesta rival was Britain’s best-selling car in 2021
USED BUYING GUIDES: Peugeot 2008 • FROM £4,000 The two models look very different, but they’re both great value
USED BUYING GUIDES: Audi A3 • FROM £1,000 Upmarket hatch set the tone for Audi’s premium rivals to follow
USED BUYING GUIDES: BMW 1 Series • FROM £1,250 Front or rear-drive, this is the most fun premium hatch to drive
USED BUYING GUIDES: Honda Civic • FROM £1,100 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Civic nameplate
USED BUYING GUIDES: Mercedes A-Class • FROM £900 Smallest Merc morphed from MPV to a desirable hatchback
USED BUYING GUIDES: Skoda Octavia • FROM £700 Through every generation, this Skoda has always been great value
USED BUYING GUIDES: Volkswagen Golf • FROM £2,000 Family hatch has stood the test of time for nearly half a century
USED BUYING GUIDES: Nissan Qashqai • FROM £1,200 Qashqai blazed a trail for the current crossover-SUV craze
USED BUYING GUIDES: Kia...