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BMW is working hard on its present as well as its future

Sharper looks for big-selling 3 Series • OFFICIAL Mid-life update features revised design and improved technology on board, but we’ll have to wait until next generation for a full EV

XM birthday special on the road • DRIVEN We try the tech-packed, V8 petrol-electric-powered SUV that celebrates 50 years of BMW’s performance brand

New M2 Coupé teases with go-faster goodies

Entry point to BMW’s EV range takes shape

Alfa Romeo Duetto EV is shaping up • EXCLUSIVE IMAGES Bosses confirm that new two-seat electric roadster is in company’s rejuvenation plans

Competition raises the bar for fast Audi fleet

New medium Honda SUV named

Audi adds some colour to its line-up

All-new 308 starts from £25,270

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Private e-scooters are set to be road-legal under new Bill

Rolls-Royce Phantom gets Series II treatment

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Electric Custom added to Ford Transit line-up

Mégane E-Tech EV trims are revealed

Electric VW saloon targets Tesla Model 3

Cable weight included in new BSI accessibility standard following Auto Express user tests

Fresh brand will drive VW EVs off road in US

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DUSTING OF DATSUN • Hybrid Nissan Juke crossover pays tribute to rally-winning Datsun 240Z sports car

Lucid Air • FIRST DRIVE Lucid’s 1,111bhp saloon packs power, range and tech to challenge premium EV players

Lexus UX 250h • FIRST DRIVE Revised trims keep SUV line-up fresh for 2022

Toyota Aygo X • FIRST UK DRIVE SUV-inspired makeover sets latest Aygo apart from city car rivals. Has it got the X-factor, though?

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX • FIRST DRIVE Performan ce version of sleek EV is short on driving thrills

Mazda MX-5 RF • FIRSTDRIVE Folding hard-top roadster tweaked to keep it fresh

HOTEL FOR CLASSICS • From restoring classic cars to selling them and storing them, Hilton & Moss can help. We visit the firm to find out more

On the money? • Upmarket new Peugeot 308 takes on Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf, the benchmark in the compact hatch class

Peugeot 308 • High-quality materials and an elegant look help the all-new 308 to stand out from the hatchback pack

Kia Ceed • Mild mid-life facelift helps to keep Kia’s great-value hatchback fresh in the face of newer competition

Volkswagen Golf • Staple of the hatchback class has lost its way a little in recent years – can rivals capitalise on its shortcomings?

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

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Renault Captur Hybrid • FINAL REPORT We look back on six months with our easy-going and practical hybrid crossover

Audi Q4 e-tron • FINAL REPORT Our super-stylish SUV has impressed in and out of town

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MIO’S TOP DASH CAM GETS PRO TREATMENT

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New Halfords Motoring Club aims to help you save money

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Ryobi One+ takes on Ring champion for light crown

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TYRE PRESSURE GAUGES • Make sure you make the most of your tyres with the best digital pressure gauges

Skoda Karoq • YOU TELL USSUV is a strong performer that scores highly across all the criteria you rate

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