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MAREK REICHMAN
Marek Reichman has shaped a flourishing range of Astons and outlasted a succession of CEOs. He tells Steve Cropley what inspires him - and which boss was his favourite
LUCA DE MEO
Luca de Meo’s tenure as Renault Group CEO has been marked by an astounding turnaround in the firm’s fortunes. Steve Cropley finds out what drives him
M5 turns 717bhp, 2400kg PHEV
Punchier V8 combines with electric motor and big battery in hottest 5 Series yet
Bugatti unleashes £3.2m Tourbillon game-changer
Chiron successor is a 250-off, all-new hyper-GT powered by a 1775bhp hybrid V16
McLAREN ARTURA SPIDER
Convertible's arrival coincides with major mechanical revisions for PHEV supercar
SUBARU CROSSTREK
Let's find out if its 'lifestyle' ambitions are more than skin deep
AUDI RS4 AVANT 25 YEARS
Audi Sport marks hot estate's anniversary with sterner chassis and yet more power
BMW M2
Is this a flat-track bully that shrinks in the face of rush-hour traffic and heavy rainfall?
PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS
GTS is enhanced to suit its new status as Europe's hottest non-hybrid Cayenne
RENAULT CAPTUR
Modernised design and Google infotainment tech for French firm's big seller
XPENG G6
New mid-sized SUV will carry upmarket Chinese EV maker into UK showrooms
Used car buyers warned of lingering Covid symptoms
Cars with odd specs delivered during the pandemic are now hitting used forecourts
Bigger and bolder Panda for EV era
Fourth-gen hatchback matches rugged, retro design with petrol and electric power
RETRO GRADE A*
Buttonless keys, ignition barrels, screeching fan belts and lumpy idles - all things retro enthusiasts adore. Jonathan Bryce heads to the Retro Rides festival at Goodwood and checks out their machines
'WE'RE A STUBBORN LOT'
Ineos Automotive is that rare start-up: a success. CEO Lynn Calder tells Mark Tisshaw about the learning curve, luck and sheer bloody-mindedness that made it all happen
Here's mud in your eye
Rallying is making a Great British comeback, as John Evans and sons find out in Duns
Tax and spend
High vehicle excise duty can mean a low price for a used car - temptingly low if you can sidestep the worst of the tax. Alex Wolstenholme knows the trick and the cars to pick
Alpine A290 to take the fight to Mini Cooper
New 1479kg electric hot hatch will have up to 215bhp and be priced from £36,000
FORD EXPLORER
With VW Group underpinnings, battery-electric propulsion and an American look, this new crossover embodies Ford's total reinvention
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Our new 130-all 5358mm and £96,745 of it - has its first taste of life as a daily wagon
RENAULT CLIO
Trip down to Spa reveals its talents aren't diminished with another two men aboard
Make mine a slightly smaller one
The Little Car Company has hit new heights of scaled-down kerb appeal with its recreated
Loyal to the end
Old-school vehicle breakers' yards are rare these days, but a handful of marque specialists are soldiering on to provide a vital service. John Evans pays one a visit
THAT'S WHY WE GO TO ICELAND
Smooth, empty roads snaking through epic scenery are one reason. Experiencing erupting volcanos is another. Matt Prior goes in search of both in Kia's latest Sorento and finds 50mph ways to leave your lava
TESTED 27.4.24, DEVON ON SALE NOW - PORSCHE 718 SPYDER RS
Dream-like on German asphalt, does this curious Rennsport also excel in the UK?
TESTED 20.5.24, FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON SALE NOW - FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM
New Transit sprouts seats and windows, gets a PHEV system that works differently
TESTED 24.5.24, BERKSHIRE ON SALE NOW - MINI COUNTRYMAN SE
Flagship version of the larger and pricier third-generation SUV arrives in the UK
TESTED 29.5.24, BEDFORDSHIRE ON SALE NOW - PORSCHE TAYCAN
Refreshed saloon targets class supremacy with electric powertrain updates
TESTED 23.5.24, BEDFORDSHIRE ON SALE NOW PRICE £446,742 - LAMBORGHINI REVUELTO
We've sampled Sant'Agata's new-era, 1001bhp supercar on track. Now it's time to see how it fares on a decent B-road
Skye's not the limit for Callum
New UK firm plots rugged commercial vehicle to follow £80k all-terrain sports EV