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Britain's best car buying guide now has a brand new look with an extra 40-pages in every issue, giving you more of What Car?'s famous comparison tests than ever before and more invaluable buying advice for every car on sale. Plus, What Car?'s Target Price promise could save you thousands off the price of your next car. No wonder they call us the car buyer's bible!

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WORTH WAITING FOR • Thinking of buying a car with the new ‘72’ number plate? These are the most exciting models still to come in 2022

Small and family cars

Luxury cars and luxury SUVs

Performance and sports cars

Volkswagen ID Aero • Concept previews a new executive car to crown Volkswagen’s all-electric ID range On sale 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

Nissan Ariya • All-new electric SUV takes on Kia’s EV6 with a competitive range and an upmarket interior On sale Now Price from £43,845

Polestar 5 • Brand’s new electric saloon flagship packs 874bhp and a range of up to 300 miles On sale 2024 Price from £100,000 (est)

Porsche Cayenne Coupé Turbo GT • Range-topping sports SUV offers supercar performance and space for all the family On sale Now Price from £147,510

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer • Family favourite returns with greater practicality and the option of plug-in hybrid power On sale Now Price from £25,515

Kia Niro PHEV • Second-generation plug-in hybrid family SUV brings a more spacious interior and refreshed tech On sale Now Price from £33,525

Kia EV6 GT • High-performance version of our reigning Car of the Year packs a whopping 577bhp On sale October Price from £61,595

Mini Aceman • Concept heralds an all-new, electric-only small SUV with a range of around 275 miles On sale 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

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Cost of living drives used car sales • One in five buyers have switched to a used car

DEALS of the month • Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who base their deals on our Target Price – so you can get your ideal 72-plate car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

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How to spec your Skoda Karoq • The Skoda Karoq has the measure of its family SUV rivals, including the Kia Niro, Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. It serves up a big boot, a family-friendly interior and a welljudged balance between ride and handling. We recommend pairing the gutsy 1.5 TSI 150 petrol engine with mid-rung SE L trim for the best blend of standard kit and value for money, but there are still some upgrades worth adding from the options list.

Car polishes • There’s a world of different types of car polish, including colour-specific kinds, scratch removers and more. Without glossing over the details, here’s which one is best. For more reviews, go to whatcar.com/tag/product-test

E STREET BAND • With names like TFSIe, eHybrid and E-Tense, these SUVs are eager to promote their electrification and efficiency. But which one’s the boss?

THE CAT OR THE CREAM? • The Kia EV6 is a class-leading new electric SUV, but for slightly less, you could have a used version of Jaguar’s desirable I-Pace. So, which is the better buy?

ARE YOU READY T-ROC? • The Ford Puma has long been the biggest star in the small SUV arena, but Toyota and Volkswagen are fighting for the limelight

HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS REALLY GO? • We tested them in cold weather earlier this year, and now the heat is on to find out how close electric cars can get to their official ranges in near-ideal summer conditions

Volkswagen ID 3 Pro Performance Family • There may be room for improvement, but our electric hatchback has ticked a...