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AUDI S8

Clever active suspension gives 563bhp V8 a unique selling point among limos

IN THE THICK OF IT

How Mitch Evans is staking a claim to Jaguar's first Formula E title

Kia Sportage

Kia's talismanic European-built SUV opens a new chapter in exterior design

TOYOTA bZ4X

Important new platform underpins important new RAV4-sized battery-electric SUV

Is EV charging at night safe?

Safety issues around charging late at night need to be addressed, say campaigners

CATON HEALEY

Continuation specialist introduces restomod brand with upgraded 1953 roadster

McLaren is latest supercar maker to succumb to SUVS

Woking to follow rivals in chase for big profits; new high-riders will be electric-only

McLAREN ARTURA

After two years of turmoil emerges a crucial new supercar with plug-in hybrid power

Industry strives to raise female representation

Manufacturers are setting bolder gender targets as Autocar again honours women excelling in senior automotive roles

Basic instinct

As the world becomes more chaotic and complicated, a brand predicated on simplicity will only appeal more. Jim Holder talks to Dacia boss Denis Le Vot about his plans for growth

24 HOURS IN PSE

Peugeot is returning to endurance racing with a new hypercar. Vicky Parrott reports

In at the cheap end

Households on tight budgets don't need to compromise to get a great family SUV, as these entry-level models demonstrate. Let's see which one offers the best value

Volkswagen Amarok

Second-gen pick-up promises a blend of comfort, tech and practicality On sale Late 2022 Price from £32,000 (est, plus VAT)

Skoda Enyaq iV 60 Loft Nav

In the absence of a wallbox or a local public charger, it's a case of getting your electrons where you can

Smart #1

All-new electric SUV has a tech-filled interior and promises a 273-mile range On sale Summer 2023 Price from £32,000 (est)

Peugeot 3008 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure Premium EAT8

Family SUVS are hot to be seen in right now, so we're running this one to see if it's cut from the right cloth

Kia Soul EV First Edition

As our quirky electric SUV leaves the station, it has us thinking that the passing of petrol won't hurt too much

Porsche Macan T

New 2.0-litre version of Porsche's sports SUV puts even more emphasis on driver appeal On sale Now Priced from £56,040

BMW M4 Convertible

High-performance drop-top promises an even more vivid driving experience than the coupé on which it's based On sale Now Price from £83,460

BMW i7

Electric luxury limo promises a long range and an indulgent rear seat experience On sale December Price from £107,400

Big on curve appeal

In a world of boxy small SUVS, the voluptuous new Volkswagen Taigo certainly stands out. It faces stiff competition, though...

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU

Lotus's latest mid-engined sports car isn't entirely unfamiliar, but it breaks new ground for the brand. Matt Saunders pitches it against the class benchmark

WIESMANN PROJECT THUNDERBALL

TESTED 27.5.22, NICE, FRANCE ON SALE 2023 PRICE £255,000 (EST) | Known for retro-style sports cars powered by BMW Mengines, this German firm is now set on making a properly engaging EV

Urban Rebel is baby Cupra EV

Brand's entry-level EV due in 2025 with new platform, 231bhp and 273-mile range

Used car checks in spotlight

There are concerns that many pre-sale used-car inspections may be falling short

Renault ramps up refurb plant

Car maker embraces refurbishment as part of motoring's more sustainable future

SWEDE DREAMS

How Marcus Ericsson joined racing's immortals at the Brickyard

Mercedes-AMG EQS

The blueprint for Mercedes' traditional flagship saloon gets an electric reinvention

ONE CAREFUL OWNER

It may have had a hard working life, but a diligently cared-for ex-police vehicle can make for a sound used car bargain. John Evans finds out more

BEVs CAN'T BE THE ONLY ANSWER

Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, fears hype rather than science is rushing us into a battery-only future we might well regret. Jim Holder meets him