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Smart’s moves will reinvent the new-car sales experience

All-electric Smart #1 SUV hits the road

Q&A • FORMER Jaguar Land Rover exec David Browne joined Smart last year to spearhead the firm’s rebirth as a pure-electric brand in the UK. He gave us some insight into the ambitious plans.

Behind wheel of #1 Brabus • FIRST VERDICT Is ‘luxury performance’ range-topper worth the extra money?

Faster Astra kicks off new performance brand

Fresh electric SUV will be ‘safest Volvo ever’

R5’s 50th marked with EV drift car

New-look i10 set to go on sale next year

Sleek Polestar rival for Jaguar I-Pace will start from £80k

Classic models inspire new Sevens

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Q&A • AMG’s boss gives us the lowdown on the brand’s new plug-in hybrid super-saloon

Formula One technology for 671b hp Mercedes C 63

644bhp XM super-SUV marks milestone

Mid-life refresh for BMW Z4

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HOOKED ON CLASSICS • We delve into the world of bespoke race simulators, and visit the British firm that can build a set-up for your exact needs

BMW X1 • FIRST DRIVE Third generation of SUV offers more space, extra tech and a wide range of powertrains

BMWiX1 • FIRST DRIVE All-electric version of X1 is sold alongside ICE and PHEV models

Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure • FIRST DRIVE Luxury SUV gets stretched to replace the Mulsanne as brand’s new flagship

Vauxhall Astra • FIRST DRIVE We’re impressed with the new hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?

Volvo XC40 Recharge • FIRST DRIVE Is Single Motor model a more attractive version of firm’s electric SUV?

A RACING PULSE • We join an experiment to see which is better for your mood – track driving or a gym session

FAST FUN 50 FROM £500 • Our top picks will raise a smile without breaking the bank

Niro’s revenge? • The new Kia Niro takes on the Nissan Juke in a battle for hybrid glory

Kia Niro Hybrid • Second-generation compact crossover turns up the style and is packed with features in top-spec guise

Nissan Juke Hybrid • Hybrid drive gives the Juke a much-needed power boost, but is it enough to turn it into a class contender?

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

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Towcar of the Year • Choosing your next towcar is a tough and expensive decision – so that’s why these tests are the most comprehensive in the business

TIMES ARE CHANGING

Volkswagen ID.5

Skoda Enyaq

Volkswagen Golf Estate

Volvo XC40

Porsche Cayenne

Polestar 2

Volvo V90

Volkswagen Multivan

Skoda Karoq

Dacia Jogger • SECOND REPORT Our no-nonsense MPV is settling into family life very nicely, but it’s not all plain sailing

Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio • FINAL REPORT We bid ‘arrivederci’ to Italian stunner – but we won’t be entirely sad to see it go

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