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All-new Audi A4 becomes the A5

Renamed saloon and estate get new platform, electrified engines, more cabin tech

Red Bull RB17 quicker than F1 car

Adrian Newey’s 1184bhp V10 hypercar can top 217mph and outlap a Formula 1racer

Polestar sharpens 6 with hot BST

Track-honed concept shows performance potential of new two-seat 6 sports car

MG unveils Cyberster GTS coupé

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AMG cranks up GT to 603bhp

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F355 turns British restomod

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Fiat readies Qashqai and RAV4 rivals

New SUV and crossover set to offer petrol and electric power

Electric Grande Panda here next year at under £22k

Dacia Sandero-sized supermini pays homage to 1980s Panda

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MERCEDES-AMG CLE 53 COUPE

Performance version of brand’s new and now only two-door makes UK landfall

MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 CABRIOLET

Newcomer offers vanishingly rare opportunity for six-cylinder power with roof off

TOYOTA YARIS CROSS

More refinement, new tech and extra power for nifty, thrifty crossover

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Czech firm continues to make the case for diesel estates with its stalwart family hauler

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