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John Bradshaw john.bradshaw@haymarket.com

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WHAT CAR?
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FIRST LOOKS
BMW 5 Series/i5
All-new executive car is joined for the first time by a 361-mile electric version On sale October Price from £49,850
Volvo EX30
All-new small electric SUV assumes a spot beneath the XC40 in Volvo’s range On sale Early 2024 Price from £33,795
MG Cyberster
Thoroughly modern electric roadster brings MG’s sporting past back to life On sale Summer 2025 Price from £55,000 (est)
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An electric successor is on the way, but this sports SUV isn’t done with combustion just yet On sale Autumn Price from £69,675
Lexus RX
Luxury SUV is now available with regular hybrid power. How does it compare with the plug-in? On sale Now Price from £62,125
Skoda Enyaq Coupé
Sleek electric SUV’s line-up expands with cheaper, less powerful models On sale Now Price from £44,825
BYD Dolphin
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Ford Ranger
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FIRST LOOK
Vauxhall Corsa
Updated small car gets new tech and a longer range in electric guise On sale October 2023 Price from £20,000 (est)
Peugeot 2008
Refresh for small SUV brings hybrid power and a longer range for the electric version On sale Summer Price from £25,000 (est)
Alpine A290
French brand’s first electric car is a hot hatch based on the upcoming Renault 5 On sale 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The largest of Mercedes’ new electric SUVs builds on the luxurious EQS saloon with extra practicality On sale Now Price from £129,470
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Latest generation of Jeep’s Range Rover Sport rival is exclusively a plug-in hybrid in the UK On sale Now Price from £85,615
INSIDE STORY
HONDA’S NEW SUV PUSH
Japanese brand doubles down on electrification, with a fresh trio of hybrid and all-electric SUVs just around the corner
Older drivers face mandatory eye tests
Campaigners say over-70s should have regular checks
Nio battery swap stations slash EV ‘recharging’ times
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Drivers choose not to carry kids to increase car values
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With electric car demand only going one way, charging at home is on many motorists’ minds. But how do you choose from the growing number of suppliers? We put them to the test
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These plug-in hybrid SUVs combine great luxury with potentially low running costs. But when choosing one to live with, which should you come right back to?
ALFA CHANCE
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OUR CARS
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1.6 Hybrid Ultimate
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2.5 Exclusive Line
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EV400 R-Dynamic HSE Black
USED CARS
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HONDA JAZZ
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Volkswagen T-Roc
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Kia Sportage
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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Tesla Model 3
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Range Rover Sport
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Lexus NX
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Volkswagen ID Buzz
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