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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Update for this electric luxury SUV includes a new name and bigger batteries for a more competitive range On sale Now Price from £69,585

ELECTRIC CARS FOR ALL

While there are already lots of great electric cars, most of them are big and expensive. But that could be about to change

When hot hatches grow up

These sports SUVS promise all the fun of a hot hatch but with added practicality. They're fairly affordable, too - especially when you buy used

Ford Fiesta BUYING GUIDE

You may be running out of time to buy a new Fiesta, but this well-priced, generously equipped small hatchback still makes a brilliant used buy

Suzuki Swace

Looking back on our time with this practical estate car, it deserves to be a far more common sight

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Not content with reinventing the Mustang as an electric SUV, Ford has also ditched the door handle

Cupra Born

A winter trip across Essex in our electric hatchback has us weighing up cosiness against battery range

Kia Sportage

Kia‘s electric EV6 has been showered with awards, but is the brand's family SUV touched by the same genius?

HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS GO IN WINTER?

Before you buy an electric car, it's best to know its real-world range especially when it's cold. In our 2023 winter range test, we drive a dozen contenders until they die

HYBRID ACHIEVERS

These hybrid family cars from Honda and Toyota are among the best of their breed. Let's see which one graduates top of the class

CAT'S OUT OF THE BAG

It's no secret that the MG 4 is our favourite small electric car - but is its position under threat from Chinese brand Ora's new contender?

ballestic PETROL vs DIESEL

Diesel has long been the fuel of choice for high-mileage drivers, but with it now costing an average of 22p more per litre than petrol, is it still the better option?

AIR WE GO AGAIN

Ultra-low emissions zones are spreading all around the UK in a bid to improve air quality. Here's how you could be affected

Four-year MOT test under review

Government consulting on delaying a car's first MOT

BMW i Vision Dee

Concept with talking Al, full-windscreen head-up display and 'E Ink' body shows off tech that could feature on next 3 Series

Lotus Emira

The final petrol-powered Lotus ever has a lot to live up to - so is the Emira a fitting last hurrah? On sale Now Price from £75,995

Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo

Is the commercial version of our 2023 Car of the Year the ultimate zero-emissions urban delivery vehicle? On sale Now Price from £39,625 (excl VAT)

Audi Activesphere

Concept hints at upcoming Q6 e-tron, with 436bhp and up to 372 miles of range On sale Late 2025 Price from £65,000 (est)

DS 3

The smallest SUV from DS gets a makeover, a new name and an array of tech tweaks On sale Now Price from £25,900

Alpine A110 R

Stripping out even more weight creates the most hardcore version of Alpine's sports car yet On sale Now Price from £89,990

Ineos Grenadier

Can this Defender pretender beat the latest version of the Land Rover legend with its back-to-basics ethos? On sale Now Price from £55,000

Citroën e-C4 X

If you're after an electric car that can carry a lot of luggage, this one puts the boot in On sale Now Price from £31,995

BMW M3 Touring

THE NEW BMW M3 Touring is the high-performance version of the 3 Series executive car that will appeal to dog owners.

12 ways to reduce your motoring costs

As pop singer Yazz once sang, the only way is up, and the same seems to apply to the general costs of living in the UK. From groceries to electricity bills, all of us are being hit by the rising cost of living, and drivers especially are feeling the crunch. So, to help, we've compiled a list of 13 straightforward things you can do to reduce your motoring costs.

Volkswagen ID 3 Pro Performance Family

There may be room for improvement, but our electric hatchback has ticked a lot of boxes in its time with us

HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS REALLY GO?

We tested them in cold weather earlier this year, and now the heat is on to find out how close electric cars can get to their official ranges in near-ideal summer conditions

THE CAT OR THE CREAM?

The Kia EV6 is a class-leading new electric SUV, but for slightly less, you could have a used version of Jaguar's desirable I-Pace. So, which is the better buy?

E STREET BAND

With names like TFSle, eHybrid and E-Tense, these SUVS are eager to promote their electrification and efficiency. But which one's the boss?

How to spec your Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq has the measure of its family SUV rivals, including the Kia Niro, Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. It serves up a big boot, a family-friendly interior and a well-judged balance between ride and handling. We recommend pairing the gutsy 1.5 TSI 150 petrol engine with mid-rung SE L trim for the best blend of standard kit and value for money, but there are still some upgrades worth adding from the options list.

Mini Aceman

Concept heralds an all-new, electric-only small SUV with a range of around 275 miles On sale 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)