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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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Smart #1 • All-new fully electric SUV is the first offering from a radically reborn brand On sale Autumn 2023 Price from £35,000 (est)

Ford Mustang • Rejuvenated muscle car stays true to its roots, with V8 power and a manual gearbox On sale Late 2023 Price from £55,000 (est)

Renault Austral • New hybrid family SUV replaces the Kadjar, but is it good enough to beat its key rivals? On sale November Price from £35,000 (est)

MG 5 EV • MG updates its electric estate car, improving the interior and sharpening up the styling On sale Winter Price from £30,995

BMW 3 Series • Executive car gets a nip and tuck, but is that enough to keep it at the head of the class? On sale Now Price from £37,805

Dacia Manifesto • Wacky concept previews the tech, style and features we can expect on future Dacias On sale Never Price from Priceless

Genesis Electrified GV70 • Upmarket large SUV is now available in electric guise with an official range of up to 283 miles On sale Now Price from £64,405

Alfa Romeo Tonale • Historic Italian brand hopes to carve itself a slice of the family SUV pie with this all-new model On sale Now Price from £38,595

Mercedes-AMG C63 S E • Muscle car’s 670bhp plug-in hybrid system means 0-62mph in just 3.4sec On sale Spring 2023 Price from £90,000 (est)

Bentley Bentayga EWB • Stretched luxury SUV provides new extremes of space and opulence for rear seat occupants On sale November Price from £185,000 (est)

BMW XM • BMW’s M performance division dreams up a potent plug-in hybrid luxury SUV On sale Spring 2023 Price from £144,980

DS 7 • Upmarket large SUV loses the ‘Crossback’ name but gains revised trim levels and updated infotainment tech On sale Now Price from £36,760

Jeep Avenger • Electric small SUV has up to 248 miles of range and the option of four-wheel drive On sale June 2023 Price from £32,000 (est)

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Gov’t extends EV discount to 2023 • Extension means buyers can still save on electric cars

Citroën to reward PHEV drivers for regular charging

Cost of living crisis causing car buyers to hold off

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SHOULD YOU BUY A WRITE-OFF? • Insurance write-offs are categorised in four ways, depending on the level of damage. We explain what that means for you

Top tips on buying a Category N car • ON THE SURFACE, buying a Category N car can look tempting, given that these often have attention-grabbing prices, but it’s important to research the history of any car you’re thinking of buying. Here are our top tips if you’re interested in buying a car that’s been written off.

How to spec your Range Rover • If you’re considering a luxury SUV, the Range Rover should be on your shortlist. The latest version, introduced earlier this year, is one of the plushest, most comfortable cars on the road. Our pick as a private buy, the...