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Paddy Hopkirk: motorsport legend and the best of men
Type R is “most powerful ever”
Honda’s greatest hot hits • R STARS The latest Civic Type R is merely the latest in a long line of performance-car greats from Honda
Aceman previews INI’s e-crossover
Q&A
All-new Porsche SUV will sit above Cayenne
Taycan update boosts range by 31 miles
Renault refreshes its Arkana, Clio, Captur
Alpine opens up to an electric future
news inbrief
Fines not being enforced for drivers in red ‘X’ m-way lanes
Raptor R adds extra bite to Ford’s big-selling F-150
ULEZ isn’t working properly, either
news inbrief
Baby Jeep caught in the flesh for the first time
Polestar 3 arriving in October for £70k
Electrified GV70 starts at £64k
Toyota set to launch hot GR EVs as it expands beyond bZ range
Google Maps trials eco-friendly options
Rule change gives hydrogen power for HGVs a big boost
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NEW M ODEL BARMY We meet the model car collector whose • collection represents a lifetime’s passion for miniature motors
CHRONOLOGY: History of the hobby
Kia XCeed • FIRST DRIVE GT-Line model added as popular crossover gets mid-life refresh
KiaXCeedPHEV • FIRST DRIVE Plug-in gets tech tweaks, but powertrain is unchanged
Aston artin DBX707 • FIRST UK DRIVE Howd oes iconic brand’s hot SUV cope with British roads?
Citroen C5 X • FIRST DRIVE PHEV pumped-up estate gets Citroen’s advanced suspension
Cupra Leon 245 • FIRST DRIVE Is less more when it comes to Cupra’s hot hatch?
CUT YOUR MOTORING BILLS AND SAVE A FORTUNE • Here’s how to save hundreds, or potentially thousands, by rethinking your motoring life
COST OF LIVING CRISIS 58 PER CENT OF YOU ARE DRIVING LESS • You tell us that most of you are reducing the number of miles you drive, but there are masses of other savings to be made, from car insurance and servicing to finance
CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU DRIVE
JOIN THE CLUB HIGH-MILE ND SAVE £££s • We head back to school, to improve our MPG. With fuel prices at record levels, we look at the easiest way to make your money go further
ELECTRIC COSTCUTTING
CHARGING TARIFFS WHAT YOU MIGHT PAY • THE cost of public charging varies greatly. What you’ll pay depends on the provider, which may also have different rates based on charging speed, location and whether you have a subscription. Below are the top performers from our last Driver Power Chargepoint survey, outlining what you can expect to pay.
PLAN AND SAVE
EV SUBSCRIPTIONS
COOL RUNNINGS • Keep your running costs down by buying wisely – but not neces sarily cheaply
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SIMPLE DIY HOME SERVICE SAVINGS • DIY maintenance is a great way to slash motoring costs, make your car last longer and enhance safety. The basics of servicing a car at home are easier than you think
BODY BEAUTIFUL
CRASH COURSE • Insurance is one of those motoring costs that you can’t avoid, but whether you’re taking out a new policy or renewing an existing one, there are ways you can save money
CASE STUDY BLACK BOX TELEMATICS
48 MONEY SAVING TIPS • Our team and our readers deliver their top tips to help curb spiralling motoring...