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Genesis GV60

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

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

BMW i5

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

Kia EV6

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

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

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Looking for all the world like a shrunken S-Class limo, the latest C-Class executive saloon is a tempting used buy with a major trick up its sleeve

Cupra Terramar

Bigger sister to the Formentor completes Cupra's combustionengined SUV line-up On sale Early 2025 Price from £35,000 (est)

Skoda Kamiq

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

Honda e:Ny1

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

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?

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

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)

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)

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'