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EV chargepoints step up to the accessibility challenge

4Ever Trophy offers PEEK AT NEW R4 • OFFICIAL Renault turns iconic classic into modern commpact SUV concept, directly previewing production car due in 2025

LAURA GREGOIRE • 4Ever project leader

Spectre starts electric future for Rolls-Royce

Riding shotgun in the all-new electric Spectre

Polestar 3 reveals its upmarket aspirations

New Chinese SUV earns five-star safety score

Next BMW X2 coupé-SUV set for 2023 launch

news inbrief

MINI Convertible ‘coming home’

Electric Avenger ready for off-road action

New accessibility standards aim to open up public EV charging

Alpine plans to bask in the glow of an all-electric future

Merc unveils new electric family SUV

And updated X5 rival is due in 2023

Increased power for limited-edition Audi RS 3 hot hatch

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LOUIS THE FIRST • We meet up with up-and-coming racer Louis Sharp and his dad Jason to see where a future Formula One star starts his career

ABARTH 595 RIDE • Louis at the wheel

Renault Austral • FIRST DRIVE Fresh family SUV shares base with Nissan Qashqai

Ferrari 296 GTS • FIRST DRIVE Convertible version of 296 is a winner

Kia XCeed • FIRST DRIVE Updated crossover gets a subtle makeover to boost its appeal

Lamborghini Urus • FIRST DRIVE New Performante model turns up the heat

SuzukiS-Cross • FIRST DRIVE Full-hybrid tech comes to firm’s compact SUV

2022 WINDSCREEN FITTERS WORLD CUP • WE VISIT AUTOGLASS’S HQ TO MEET THE TECHNICIAN WHO FLEW THE FLAG FOR THE UK AGAINST RIVALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT THE BEST OF BELRON

HOW TO FIT A WINDSCREEN

This is hardcore • Focused BMWM4 CSL takes on the razorsharp Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS in a battle for track-day supremacy

BMW M4 CSL • More power and less weight boost performance of flagship coupé

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS • Race-spec elements turn GT4 into an even more focused sports car

Head to head: Aural and visceral thrills rated • You can forget about electrical assistance when it comes to this dynamic duo, because they’re all about race-derived performance

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

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Mazda CX-5 • FINAL REPORT Six months in our SUV have shown that diesel engines still have a place

Fleetwatch

101 COOLEST WINTER SUVs • We pick the best SUVs and 4x4s – new and used – to get you through the winter months

4x4 JARGON: BUSTED!

BEST SMALL SUVs • 101 BRILLIANT SUVs FOR WINTER

BEST MEDIUM-SIZED SUVs • 101 BRILLIANT SUVs FOR WINTER

BEST LARGE SUVs • 101 BRILLIANT SUVs FOR WINTER

BEST 4x4 SUVs • 101 BRILLIANT SUVs FOR WINTER

BEST SEVEN-SEAT SUVs • 101 BRILLIANT SUVs FOR WINTER

COLD HARD FACTS • Many motorists have questions when it comes to electric cars, and anxiety over range is one of the most common. Yes, an EV won’t do as many miles per charge in colder weather, but what else do you need to know about driving an EV in the winter? Read on to find out.

BEST USED SUVs • If you’re in the market for an SUV, but don’t want to buy a new car, here’s our guide to some of the best models on a used-car forecourt near you

COOL KIT • Now is the time to get...