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Volvo EX90

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

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

Lexus RZ 450e+ Takumi Bi-tone

Greater stamina and a lower price would have enhanced our opinion of this upmarket electric SUV

Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI quattro Sport

Our new posh estate has to deal with a mega-miles commute and an older sibling. How will it get on?

Renault Clio 1.0 TCe 90 Evolution

It's our reigning Small Car of the Year, but will the latest Clio continue to impress in daily use? We're finding out

ALL POSHED UP

Looking to buy an upmarket SUV? For around £35,000, you could have a new Lexus LBX or a used BMW X1. Let's see where your money should go

JOINING UP THE TOTS

Small, cheap cars bring numerous benefits, especially if most of your driving is around town. We take three leading examples on a road trip to see which of them paints the most complete picture

GRIPPING STUFF

Tyre choice can make a huge difference to how your car behaves in changeable weather. We search for the best

Audi A6 e-tron

BMW i5 rival uses the same tech as the Q6 e-tron SUV for serious pace and range On sale Late 2024 Price from £62,000 (est)

Renault Symbioz

Slightly smaller than Renault's existing Austral, this new hybrid family SUV has its sights set firmly on the popular Nissan Qashqai On sale Now Price from £29,295

Volkswagen Golf

Family car celebrates its 50th birthday with an update, including much-improved infotainment On sale Now Price from £27,035

Hyundai Tucson

Update for Hyundai's family SUV includes a redesigned interior and a revised engine line-up On sale Now Price from £32,000

Nissan Qashqai

A nose job and upgraded tech keep this hugely popular family SUV up to date On sale Now Price from £30,135

Audi A5

Executive hatchback fills the departing A4's shoes to take on the BMW 3 Series On sale November Price from £41,950

Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 Sport Edition

Cars like our EQE make us more likely to say 'yes' when the 'should I buy an electric car?' question crops up

Lexus LBX 1.5 Hybrid Premium Plus Design

This small SUV is our reigning Car of the Year - but can it live up to that title in daily use? We're finding out

Volkswagen Up

'Simplicity was the name of the Up's game, and you could tell that simply by looking at it'

TALL (BUT SMALL) POPPIES

They've all just been rejigged, but which of these small SUVs deserves prominence and which will get cut down to size? Let's find out

Ford Capri

Despite the classic name and retro details, the new Capri is a thoroughly modern EV On sale Late 2024 Price from £48,075

BMW X3

Fourth-generation family SUV gets bolder looks, new tech and a longer plug-in hybrid range On sale Winter Price from £46,800

Mercedes-AMG C63

Performance car ditches its big old V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid in its latest iteration On sale Now Price from £97,530

Peugeot e-5008

Latest iteration of this wellpriced seven-seat SUV gets an electric option for the first time On sale September Price from £48,500 (est)

Polestar 4

Upmarket electric coupé SUV promises a long range and a luxurious interior On sale September Price from £59,990

Dacia Spring

It's officially the UK's cheapest electric car, but is this small hatchback the full package or an exercise in cutting corners? On sale October Price from £14,995

NOT SKIRTING THE ISSUE

In electric form, the latest Mini is a big improvement on its predecessor- but is it better than the petrol model? Will Nightingale takes both versions on a road trip to find out

EVERY SMALL SUV RATED

Like the idea of a small SUV but feel the Juke, Captur and Yaris Cross aren't quite right for you? Well, here we look at every other small SUV on sale and split the cream of the crop from the curdled milk

Lexus RZ

A stingy real-world range is taking some of the lustre off our posh electric SUV but a fix might be on the way

Peugeot 408

Stylish, well equipped and comfy, this executive car has proved to be a very likeable car fo live with

Genesis GV60

Can this upmarket electric SUV win over someone seeking a comfy family cruiser? We're finding out

Smart #1

Living with this small electric SUV has done nothing to change our minds; it's still among the best of its breed