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Scratch the surface to find true beauty of 7 Series

DRIVEN Kia Niro Hybrid hits road • FIRST DRIVE All-new family SUV takes the original hybrid formula and injects more style and technology

All-electric i7 leads charge for latest 7 Series

New limos sticking with BMW’s iDrive controller

New Green NCAP emissions ratings cast doubt on electric cars’eco credentials • OFFICIAL New ratings comparing whole-life car emissions show little difference between many electric and internal combustion-engined cars

Electric vs ICE: which is greener?

INTERVIEW ALEKSANDAR DAMYANOV

Ferrari’s 296 GTS is convertible version of GTB hybrid supercar

First AMG edition of new C-Class unleashed

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New RZ heralds Lexus move to full-EV future

Safety stars aren’t a priority at Dacia

Electric Wrangler heads for the hills

New Mercedes T-Class MPV scores on doors

First Subaru EV costs from £50k

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DEATH OF THE SALESMAN? • ‘No-haggle’ agency showrooms mean fixed-price deals for many brands, but they also threaten established dealers and may reduce competition

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV • FIRSTDRIVE Czech bra d adds sleeker looking option to all-electric SUV line-up

RIVALS What it needs to beat

Dacia Duster Extreme SE • FIRST DRIVE Cosmetict weaks add a dash of style to value-for-money SUV

Audi A8 60 TFSI e • FIRST DRIVE Plug-in hybrid limo gets bigger battery, more luxury and extra high-tech kit

Ford Puma ST Gold • FIRST DRIVE Special edition benefits from a crowdsourced spec

The race for space • Family-friendly seven-seat SUVs from Kia and Volkswagen show off their versatility

VW Tiguan • Seven-seat Allspace version of family SUV has been given a nip and tuck, but is it still competitive?

Kia Sorento • Chunky seven-seater goes for bold with its styling, while diesel power is now a niche choice in the range

Rivals: Four alternative seven-seat SUVs • With the demise of the MPV, these seven-seat SUVs offer big-family space with a stylish appearance

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

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Mazda CX-5 • FIRST REPORT Updated family SUV makes a good first impression as it joins our fleet

Hyundai Ioniq 5 • FINAL REPORT Stylish EV shows just why it was our 2021 Car of the Year

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CONTI HITS THE BOTTLE FOR ALL-NEW TYRE TECH

Kim Adams

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Ring aims to set shining example to its rivals

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DASH CAMS • Eight cameras line up for their screen test

Ford Fiesta • YOU TELL US Big-selling supermini is cheap to run and safe, but the Ford isn’t without its faults

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BUYER’S GUIDE: Alfa Romeo 4C • FROM £30,000 Stunning looks mark mid-engined sports car out, while aftermarket tweaks boost car’s handling

Horses for courses • Mild-hybrid diesel or full-hybrid petrol power? We weigh up two options

Volvo XC60 • Stylish Swedish SUV is the more rounded package for family-car buyers

Lexus NX • Niggles mean well built and distinctive model takes second place to the XC60

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