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THIS WEEK

NEW SKODA PEAQ FLAGSHIP UPS ANTE • Seven-seat electric SUV blends brand’s traditional values with cutting-edge tech and comfort

SKODA’S ELECTRIC SUV LINE-UP, SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING

Facelifted Megane boosted by LFP battery tech • New pack gives family car 25 miles more range and faster charging speeds

Twingo tech could help cut list price of Urban Range R5

Dacia sticking with Spring name for its new budget EV

Hot i20 N to rock hybrid power • Hyundai’s N brand goes back to combustion roots with petrol-electric hatch

Brazilian clue to UK-bound i20

Hyundai has no plans for estates

Smart reveals inside story of #2 ahead of Paris unveiling • In contrast to exterior, interior of #2 will be very different to old ForTwo’s

Powertrain and styling overhaul for Maserati trio

New Defender Sport to get hybrid option

Govt may cut electric car sales target set by the ZEV mandate • Report in Sunday Times claims PM will yield to pressure from automotive industry to reduce the current figures

Citroen Collection trim level adds extra kit for little cash

Stellantis will develop and build Uber robotaxis

Porsche’s Taycan EV gets new virtual gearbox • REVEALED Brand aims to make its EV more engaging with eight ‘gears’ and even a ‘rev limiter’

PLUS Firm’s UK debut celebrated by special

BMW’s rival for Tesla Model 3 on sale from £58k

THE TOP 30 CAR MAKERS • We asked and you answered. Read on to find out which are the leading brands in the UK, according to our readers

Honda Super-N • FIRST DRIVE New baby is based on a Japanese-market Kei car, but much changed to meet European tastes. We put it through its paces to see if it hits the mark in the UK

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV • FIRST UK DRIVE Popular plug-in hybrid SUV returns to the UK after five years to offer a compelling choice for family-car buyers

Mercedes VLE • FIRST DRIVE Mercedes is shifting the needle on what an MPV can be with its new VLE; it redefines what electric propulsion and luxury mean for the class

Maserati Grecale 300 • FIRST DRIVE New entry-level version of Italian SUV lowers starting price of the line-up in a bid to give it more appeal

ON TEST DACIA DUSTER • Wallet-friendly Romanian SUV has been a hit with UK buyers. The hybrid model has been given a new powertrain for 2026 and we’re putting it to the test

TOP 5 DACIAS COMING SOON • If you don’t fancy a Duster, here are five other models from the Romanian brand we’re looking forward to

CITROEN e-C5 AIRCROSS • SUV’s focus on comfort is making some of our passengers feel a little green around the gills

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PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS • New on the shelves

TESTED Inspection lamps • Can our current lamp champ from LAP make light work of newcomers from Nightsearcher and OSRAM?

SUN SHADES • Seven options tested: which were best at keeping our cabin cool?

BUYING CARS

Hyundai i10 Mk3 • Our two-time Best City Car has only secured lacklustre results in Driver Power surveys

USED BUYER’S GUIDE Alfa Romeo Tonale • FROM £17,000 There’s no shortage of choice in the compact...