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New Defender is Land Rover’s goose that laid the golden egg
Defender 130 is here for the long haul • OFFICIAL Stretched off-roader measures more than 5.3 metres long and comes with eight seats as standard
Leaner BMW X1 adds plug-in technology
All-electric iX1 arrives with 272 miles of range
Road deaths and injuries rise after end of Covid lockdowns
Is police visibility an issue?
Prodrive P25 marks 25th birthday of Impreza WRC
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Maserati raises the roof with MC20 Cielo
Maxus reveals UK’s first electric pick-up truck
We’re in pole position to ample Smart SUV
Hottest Golf marks 20 years of R
‘EVs offer value despite hike in electricity prices’
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New Lexus RX sets sights on BMW X5
Mercedes to shrink compact-car range
BMW M division celebrates 50 years with limited-edition M4
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SHE’S ELECTRIC • We discover how Electrogenic is breathing new life into classic cars by converting them to electric power, and sample the firm’s handiwork fitted to a Porsche 356 C
Toyota GR86 • FIRST DRIVE Second-generation sports car gets more power, but hasn’t lost its sense of driving fun
RIVALS • What it needs to beat
Mercedes C 300 e • FIRST DRIVE Do long electric-only range and low CO2 emissions make this plug-in hybrid the ultimate C-Class?
Peugeot 308 Hybrid • FIRST DRIVE Lower-powered plug-in could be the one to have in new hatch line-up
BMW M8 Gran Coupé • FIRST DRIVE Refresh brings more aggressive looks, but they come at a price
Skoda Karoq • FIRST DRIVE Series of subtle updates aims to keep Czech SUV at the top of its class
JUST WHAT IS THE MATRIX? • Audi seeks to revolutionise car safety and personalisation with its advanced lighting tech
X in the city • The Toyota Aygo X goes to town with SUV style, but are Hyundai and Fiat rivals better?
Toyota Aygo X • Chunky crossover styling gives city car a new lease of life. But is there substance to go with the new name?
Hyundai i10 • Compact Korean is a sensible option that offers decent space and great value for money
Fiat 500 • Electrified Italian is pricey, but it feels like a premium product and has lower everyday running costs
Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?
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BMW 330e Touring & iX3 • FINAL REPORT Plug-in estate and electric SUV line up for family test
Lexus UX 300e • FINAL REPORT Even with no home charging, electric SUV won us over
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RING FEELS THE POWER WITH NEW CHARGERS
Kim Adams
New card-free cam promises an easier life for its users
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Sealey looks to outshine our Nightsearcher champ
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CORDLESS PRESSURE WASHERS • We turn up the pressure on six washers to find out which is king of the cordless cleaners
Toyota Corolla • YOU TELL US Popular hatchback brings driving fun, but infotainment disappoints
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’S GUIDE: Citroen Berlingo • FROM £16,000 Van-based MPV offers loads of space and is surprisingly good to drive, too
Car Hunter • £18,000 to buy a sporty drop-top for the summer months
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