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WHEN SKODA HIT THE FAMILY CAR BULLSEYE

There's an Octavia to suit almost everyone. Here's how to choose

Game for a laugh

Zero-emissions motoring doesn't have to be boring, but which of the latest fun-to-drive EVS gets our road testers' vote? Let the judging begin

MASERATI GRANTURISMO

Maserati enters EV era with 750bhp coupé – but is there enough drama?

VOLVO EX40

A coastal excursion reveals great refinement, but range could be better

Citroën C3 Aircross

New small SUV goes big on practicality and little on cost, making it a rival for the popular Dacia Duster On sale Now Price from £20,240

Mini Cooper 5dr

Upmarket hatch is now available as a more practical five-door version while retaining its distinctive identity On sale Now Price from £24,170

Renault 4

Renault's new small electric SUV looks back for design inspiration, but is it worth looking forward to?

Fiat Grande Panda Electric

Related to the Citroën e-C3, this all-new small electric car has funky looks and a low price on its side On sale Spring Price from £20,975

SUV for versatile

With long ranges and the promise of great practicality and low running costs, any of these new electric SUVs could be ideal family transport. Let's see whether Cupra, Ford or Kia makes the best all-rounder

Audi A3 Sportback

Looking for a family hatch that's a cut above the norm? The latest iteration of the Audi A3 is hard to beat

Origin of the species

The Volkswagen ID 4 laid the foundations for the Ford Capri. But how does it compare against Ford's other emotively named EV - the Mustang Mach-E- as a used buy? 3892 7148

Aston Martin Vanquish

IN AN AUTOMOTIVE world dominated by downsized turbocharged engines and high-tech four-wheel drive systems, the new Aston Martin Vanquish roars in as something of a dinosaur.

XPeng G6

This electric family SUV is the first car from Chinese brand XPeng to be sold in the UK On sale Spring Price from £38,000 (est)

Audi Q6 e-tron

Is the cheaper, rear-wheel-drive version of Audi's latest electric SUV the pick of the line-up? On sale Now Price from £60,005

Mini Countryman E

Can this new electric family SUV work for someone who spends a lot of time in the countryside, works in the city and has a long commute? We're finding out

Volvo EC40

This electric coupé SUV is a stylish alternative to one of our favourite cars: Volvo's XC40. But what's it like to live with? We’re running one to find out

PORSCHE MACAN ELECTRIC

Can the Macan retain its prized driver's SUV status in electric guise?

BMW i5 TOURING

Time is up with our bells-and-whistles electric exec. How did it fare?

Autoglym Polar Foam Sprayer

FANCY a new mobile foam? Autoglym has launched a new Polar Foam Sprayer: a hand-dispenser for snow foam that doesn't need a pressure washer.

PayByPhone Servicing App

AEX MANY of us will have used PayByPhone to save queueing up or rummaging around for change at car park ticket machines, and now the company is branching out to add other motoring services to its app.

VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ

There was much to like about the big EV, despite some glaring flaws

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Line S

FIRST DRIVE Revisions to former Car of the Year include introduction of new trim with all the show of the 5 N, but a little less go

OUR BEST EVER CAR TECH

We can't live without these gadgets that make everyday motoring life easier

SCOOP NEW FIAT PANDINA

CONFIRMED All-new 'mini-Panda' will reintroduce a budget city car to the Italian brand's line-up, with focus on hybrid engines

THE CAR TECH COMING SOON

Here's a round-up of the exciting new technology on its way, with some set to debut as early as this year

MERCEDES TO UNLEASH 21 NEW MODELS IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS

Unprecedented overhaul of the firm's line-up will include new compact models, SUVs, exec cars, limos, potent AMGS and a supercar concept

SUBARU FORESTER

Incremental improvements for sixth iteration of countryside favourite

THE DATA DILEMМА - HOW MUCH DOES YOUR CAR KNOW A BOUT YOU?

Our cars' computers record more details about your personal life than you probably know about, and the risks to your privacy could be devastating

Heart of the matter

The Vision Driving Experience is a test mule for BMW's next generation of vehicle dynamics technology. JAMES ATTWOOD straps himself in

Insanity check

Where does the CLE 53 sit in the AMG firmament? To find out, STEPHEN DOBIE brings along its rowdiest forebear of all