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HOW THE BUDGET MIGHT AFFECT MOTORISTS

The upcoming Autumn Budget is expected to hit motorists hard. Claire Evans takes a closer look at what might be in store

Honda e:Ny1

Should you consider this small electric SUV over a Smart or Volvo EX30? We're living with one to find out

Audi Q5

Upmarket family SUV ramps up the technology as it moves into a new generation On sale Spring 2025 Price from £49,000 (est)

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

Range-topping electric version of Maserati's four-seat coupé packs a 751bhp punch, along with an official range of 280 miles On sale Now Price from £179,950

HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS REALLY GO IN SUMMER?

We put 11 of the latest electric cars and one 258,000-mile Tesla - through their paces in the ultimate test of EV stamina

BYD Dolphin

Smallest BYD gets a smaller battery and a slimmer price tag to make it more competitive On sale Now Price from £26,195

PLUGS RETHINK

It may look radically different from before, but is the latest Toyota Prius a cut above its refreshed plug-in hybrid rival from Volkswagen?

Smart #5

The brand's first family SUV combines a tech-filled interior with off-road looks and kit On sale 2025 Price from £40,000 (est)

Skoda Kamiq

We're finding out whether this updated small SUV makes a good workhorse for a high-mileage driver

Kia EV6

Electric SUV gets a larger battery, revised suspension and a new infotainment system On sale October Price from £45,575

BMW i5

Our electric executive saloon disproves the notion that battery-powered cars aren't as efficient out of town

Genesis GV60

Does this plush newcomer deserve a slice of the premium electric SUV pie? The verdict is in

Volvo EX90

Seven-seat electric flagship goes big on range, technology and... most other things On sale Late 2024 Price from £96,255

ANOTHER ILE WITH APPEAL

The Ile de Ré, nestling halfway down the west coast of France, has in recent years become something of a prime destination for motorcaravanners in the know.

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER

Caroline Mills journeys through Périgord in search of one of France’s most popular tourist destinations, the Dordogne

JERSEY? SURE!

Superb beaches, fascinating history and Royal potatoes – what’s not to love about this island nation?

BUYING SECONDHAND

There are bargains to be had if you know where to look and can avoid the pitfalls of buying used. Former salesman Peter Rosenthal shows you what to watch for

TALE OF THE LIZARD

Charming fishing villages and beautiful coastline are among the many attractions of Britain's southernmost point, Victor Charles discovers

Motorhome DASH CAMS

John Sootheran explores the big brother’ world of dash cams with motorhomers in mind

CREATE A TILED KITCHEN

Nigel Donnelly discovers it is entirely possible to achieve a sharp-looking kitchen refurb for less than 50

CREATE A HANDY SHELF

Ingenuity can turn garage clutter into useful additional storage space in your van

PILOTE P720U EXPRESSION

A superb washroom and generous storage are the main attractions in this smart four-berth

Motorhome SAT NAVS

State-of-the-art satellite navigation for motorhomers? Yes, it does exist. John Sootheran investigates

Toyota Prius

FIRST UK DRIVE Toyota's hybrid pioneer finally returns to these shores in fifth-generation guise and exclusively as a plug-in hybrid

Volvo looks to the future with XC90 updates

The revised XC90 will be sold alongside the all-electric Volvo EX90

Audi sets £70k start price for new A6 EV

ORDER books for the new Audi A6 e-tron are open now, with prices from just under £70,000 and deliveries starting next February.

BYD Dolphin Active

Lower power means a more affordable price, but the new entry-level Dolphin is left wanting in other areas

F1 EXHIBITION IS GO GO GO

Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill shows us around a celebration of the greatest sport on Earth

SHOW 'N' TELL

Our 2024 Performance Car of the Year, Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N EV, takes on the revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

PEUGEOT E-2008 GT

Our Peugeot EV and classic BMW may be the perfect two-car garage