TWO VITAL MISSES FOR MERCEDES IN ONE MONTH

NEW MERC C-CLASS vs BMW, JAG RIVALS 38

BMW M creates own V8 PHEV luxury SUV

“Extravagant”, 740bhp XM is the most potent BMW yet; due here in 2023

Kia unveils striking new Niro

Strong-selling crossover will again be sold as hybrid, PHEV and BEV

CONFIDENTIAL

NOT CONVINCED BY EVs? Maybe the prime minister’s

Radical taxi taps future tech

Tech developer creates autonomous taxi concept that gives holographic views

Hennessey plans six-wheeled 2400bhp EV

The outlandish Deep Space will seat four, have

ALPINE REVISES THE A110

A mid-life update for the acclaimed Alpine A110

Total overhaul for Ford Ranger

UK’s favourite pick-up gets fresh look, new mechanicals and improved practicality

JLR chief engineer quits after 37 years

JAGUAR LAND ROVER engineering boss Nick Rogers has

How Labour plans to clean up the UK’s transpor temissions

Exclusive interview with Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon

WHY RATTAN COULD BE THE NEXT BIG THING IN CAR SUSTAINABILITY

MANUFACTURERS ARE INCREASINGLY turning towards sustainable materials for

Jim Holder

INSIDE INFORMATION

Steve Cropley

MY WEEK IN CARS

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

One of the best-ever F1 title fights is heading for a dramatic climax

NEWS ROUND-UP

Ogier retires just one title short of all-time

A legend bows out – sort of

Sébastien Ogier retires victorious, but he won’t make a clean break

YOUR VIEWS

Wide of the mark Your report on the

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Matt Prior

TESTER’S NOTES N ews of more electric restomods.

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PININFARINA BATTISTA

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MASERATI GRECALE

Prototype’s disguise doesn’t hide the potential of upcoming Porsche Macan rival

PORSCHE TAYCAN GTS

Electric saloon gains a model that’s usually the enthusiast’s choice. Is it true to type?

SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS

Third iteration of family SUV arrives with a new look but same platform and engine

NEW 508

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

New technology, extra kit and design tweaks give the supermini a mid-term refresh

NO REPEAT GUARANTEE

GENESIS G70 SHOOTING BRAKE

Hyundai’s luxury brand engineers an executive estate especially for Europeans

BMW M4 COMPETITION CONVERTIBLE

How much of a driver’s car remains when you take the roof off the M4?

JAGUAR F-PACE

Best-seller gets a cabin makeover and now flexes big PHEV muscle, but to what effect?

VERDICT

Facelift hits the mark; electrification a mixed but creditable success

STICKING TO CONVENTIONS

EVs may be the future, but fossil-fuelled executive saloons still matter. Matt Saunders pitches Mercedes-Ben z’s latest C-Class against its rivals

WELCOM E TO THE JEEP SEATS

This year marks the 80th anniversar y of the origins of the utilitarian Jeep brand. James Attwood compares three examples of the iconic off-road breed

Red mist over Mugello

Ferrari ’s season-ending Finali Mondiali is a spectacular celebration of racing and its heritage. This year’s was at Mugello and by invitation on ly. Damien Smith got a ticket

PEUGEOT 508 PSE

Executive saloon arrives in its sporting plug-in hybrid form with much to prove

JAGUAR XF

Does this particular cruise liner offer excellent entertainment?

AUDI Q4 E-TRON

Trips require planning but no plan survives contact with the vet

OUR CARS

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TOUR DE FORCE

What to buy, where to buy it and how much to pay

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

TALES FROM RUPPERT’S GARAGE MILEAGE 86,692 Welcome back

READERS’ QUESTIONS

QUESTION We’re going on a family holiday and

CITROEN C4 CACTUS

This eye-catching SUV-cum-hatchback is worth a look. Mark Pearson does just that

BMW M3 £15,959

F inding a car that ticks the daily-commute

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH

AUCTION WATCH We’re still gripped by James Bond

CLASH OF THE CLASSIFIEDS

USED CAR DESK DOES BATTLE BRIEF I would

THE SUV THAT REFUSED TO DIE

The Mk1 Volvo XC90 was a trailblazer with true staying power: it was in production for 14 years. It remains a resilient SUV today, says Jack Warrick , and there’s a wide choice

HOW TO GET ONE IN YOUR GARAGE

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