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In this issue

Inside this week's issue of your Auto Express:

MG targets Tesla: IM5 and IM6 aim to topple Model 3 and Model Y in premium EV offensive
New Sportage driven: On the road in Kia’s Qashqai rival
Mazda's fresh CX-5: Driver’s choice sticks with petrol power
BMW battles Lotus: Heavyweight luxury SUVs head-to-head as iX faces Eletre
Fast brands: We go inside Toyota GR's HQ to see how racing is shaping brand’s fast future
Our verdicts on Renault 4, Nissan Qashqai e-Power and Mazda 6e.

Plus all the latest news, car and product reviews, features and buying advice.

MG IS GUNNING FOR TESLA

Upmarket Chinese electric models look to grab a slice of American giant’s share of the EV market

6 mins

New petrol Mazda CX-5 eyes up SUV elite

Third-generation family SUV gets a new look, but ditches most physical controls on the dash and manual gearbox option

2 mins

Inside line on new Range Rover Electric

Luxury EV will finally go on sale in 2026, a full year later than planned

4 mins

Hyundai fires up Ioniq 6 N to target BMW M3

REVEALED Long-awaited follow-up to the award- winning Ioniq 5 N is said to be even more focused

2 mins

Honda lifts the lid on plans for electric city car with Super EV

Potential successor to axed Honda e tackles hillclimb at Goodwood show

1 mins

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake EV offers huge 471-mile range

Long-range CLA250+ car to be followed by hybrid, PHEV and ICE models

2 mins

Report claims hydrogen cars are as green as BEVs

BATTERY electric (BEV) cars have been promoted as the sustainable vehicles of the future, and are now accounting for one in five UK car sales. But a new study has found that hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles could be just as sustainable as their battery-powered counterparts, if not more so.

1 mins

Kia Sportage

FIRST DRIVE Big-selling SUV benefits from a new look, better tech and an improved hybrid powertrain

6 mins

Mazda 6e

FIRST DRIVE Electric family car has a lot going for it, but its breakaway from traditional Mazda values might upset some

3 mins

Renault 4

FIRST UK DRIVE R5's bigger brother adds extra practicality and tech to the mix to make a capable urban-focused EV

3 mins

Nissan Qashqai e-Power

THE Nissan Qashqai received much more aggressive styling and new Google-backed tech as part of its extensive midlife facelift last year, but there were no changes under the bonnet at the time. However, the next evolution of the company’s e-Power hybrid system is now finally ready to be rolled out later this month.

3 mins

WHAT IS GAZOO RACING?

INSIDE LOOK AT TOYOTA GR, THE “MEISTERS OF THE NURBURGRING\"

8 mins

HYPERNORMALISATION

BMW's iX set the large electric SUV standard back in 2021, but fresher rivals have arrived since. We pitch the revised iX against Lotus's Eletre hyper-SUV

7 mins

VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ LWB

For our second long-term test of VW's retro SUV, we have the new long-wheelbase version. But does bigger mean better?

3 mins

VOLVO EC40

Electric SUV is a winner in our man's eyes

3 mins

Stealth Tracer

A NEW tracker has been developed to help drivers keep an eye on their cars, while remaining hidden to thieves. Unlike traditional GPS trackers, the Stealth Tracer is a discreet, DIY-install, wire-free device that only reports its location on demand, remaining dormant between transmissions. This means it is much more difficult for thieves to detect and disable.

1 mins

70mai Omni

READING the description of 70mai’s new Omni dash cam had us both curious and confused, because it seems to be packed with interesting innovations.

1 mins

TESTED Tyre cleaners and shines

If your car's tyres are looking a little jaded, two new dressings have arrived to challenge our current champion from Diamondbrite

2 mins

BEST FOLDING WORKBENCHES

A portable and folding workbench is a handy addition to your garage. We put eight models from different price brackets to the test to decide which is top of the tables

5 mins

BUYING CARS

AT our recent Auto Express New Car Awards event (Issue 1,889), I bent the ear of a couple of car-brand bosses about how hard it is to compare finance deals. The huge variety of upfront payments, mileage limits and lengths of contract can really disguise how good or bad the deal is in terms of overall cost.

1 mins

BUYER’S GUIDE BMW i4

FROM £25,000 Our 2022 and 2023 Premium Electric Car of the Year is a great choice for buyers looking for an upmarket electric family car

5 mins

Three British greats for the price of a new Range Rover

A lightweight sports car, a luxurious continentcrosser and a premium SUV to fill your driveway, all from the Auto Express used car classifieds

2 mins

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Auto Express Magazine Description:

Publisher: Carwow-Studio-Ltd

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

Auto Express Magazine is more than just a car magazine. It's a source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for car lovers of all ages.

With its mix of reviews, features, and news, Auto Express Magazine will help you make the most of your car, whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned enthusiast.

In each issue, you'll find:

* Reviews of the latest cars on the market

* Buying guides that will help you find the right car for your needs

* Driving tests that will put the latest cars to the test

* Tuning features that will help you get the most out of your car

* News and events from the world of cars

* Tips and advice from experts

So what are you waiting for? Subscribe to Auto Express Magazine today and start your journey to car enlightenment!