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VW’s latest small concept could be the people’s EV

Ford Explorer reborn thanks to VW tie-up • OFFICIAL MEB underpinnings have enabled Ford to tailor the mid-size electric SUV for European tastes – it’s coming to showrooms later this year

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VW plots new £22k ‘electric Polo’

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Full range of cheap EVs to come from VW Group

Roma Spider is Ferrari’s latest luxury drop-top

BMW gives thumbs up to i5 estate

More personalisation on offer from Bentley

Facelifts for Merc GLA and GLB SUVs

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DRIVEN New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Useful choice for new motorway signs

Extra cash for pothole repairs promised by the Chancellor

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WIESMANN THE GERMAN CAR COMPANY WITH A BRITISH HEART • We speak to the CEO of the independent sports car maker about its exciting future

DRIVEN: Project Thunderball

BMW XM • FIRST DRIVE We put bespoke M-badged PHEV through its paces

RIVALS • What it needs to beat

Citroen e-C4 X • FIRST DRIVE Saloon version of the electric hatch gets a bigger boot but costs the same

Jaguar F-Type R 75 • FIRST DRIVE Special edition celebrates Jag’s final V8 sports car

DISCOVERING DACIA • THE STORY BEHIND BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE VALUE BRAND

VIVE LA REVOLUTION • Dacia boss Denis Le Vot explains how the brand has gone from strength to strength

THE STYLE COUNCIL • We go behind the scenes to learn more about Dacia’s rebranding

Q&A WITH LIONEL JAILLET DACIA VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

JOGGER’S MARATHON • Much of Dacia’s recent history belongs in France, thanks to Renault ownership, but the firm’s roots are still very much in Romania – which is all the excuse we needed for a road trip

ENGINEERING IN VALUE • We discover how the way Dacia builds its cars is totally in keeping with the manufacturer’s philosophy

HISTORY:DACIA’S HERITAGE • While Dacia only arrived in the UK in 2013, the marque has been producing cars since 1968

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX • Dacia’s product-development gurus demonstrate the Sleep Pack

ASLEEP ON THE JOG • We’ve seen its creation, now it’s time to put the Sleep Pack to the test to see if the Jogger can double as a mini-motorhome

SIGN OF THE TIMES • Dacia’s dealers and customers have come a long way since the brand’s UK debut in 2013

COUPE DE GRACE • Swoopy new Peugeot 408 locks horns with Cupra Formentor crossover

Peugeot 408

Cupra Formentor

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

PHEV alternatives • Both models come in plug-in hybrid guise – but which one is the best company option?

Key battlegrounds • How these two rivals compare on specific points

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Number crunching • We do the maths and work out the best ways to buy

Results

Rivals and other options • Formentor wins our twin test, but what else is out there?

The great debate • What the Auto Express test team would do

USED CARS • If you don’t need a brand-new car, what else does this budget get you?

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BMW X1 • FIRST REPORT Marmite grilles aside, the small SUV is already...