LOWER-COST MOTORING IS GETTING TOUGHER

LOWER-INCOME motorists are in danger of being priced

New 5 Series: BMW lines up hot EV and 750bhp M5 PHEV

All-new E-Class rival will field combustion, plug-in hybrid and EV versions from 2023

Eco special shows Bentley future

Flying Spur Hybrid launched as Odyssean Edition with sustainable cabin materials

Volkswagen lines up rakish Taigo for 2022 UK arrival

OFFICIAL PICTURES New Taigo is a Polo-related SUV-coupé

CONFIDENTIAL

SKODA REGISTERED THE Elroq name earlier this year, but

Kia Niro gets radical new look

Bold styling and efficiency boosts will be features of the second-gen SUV, due 2022

Restomod makeover for Renault 5 Turbo

It has modern tech, a carbonfibre body and

Charger providers under scrutiny

Government’s competition watchdog steps in and suggests major improvements

How Myenergi became key player in EV charging game

UK company says key to rapid growth is uniquely ‘holistic approach’ to electrification

HOW VOLVO WILL GET THE MOST OUT OF LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

LITHIUM ION BATTERIES have been around for a

Jim Holder

INSIDE INFORMATION

Steve Cropley

MY WEEK IN CARS

ANNIE GETS HER GUN

RACING LINES

NEWS ROUND-UP

Brits on top in London e-Prix

YOUR VIEWS

LETTER OF THE WEEK

NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE

ON SALE 11 AUGUST

Matt Prior

TESTER’S NOTES

The Autocar

A most remarkable Bugatti 29 May 1931 BUGATTI

LAMBORGHINI HURACAN STO

Rear-driven atmo V10 supercar is given track focus through aero bodykit, chassis upgrades, lighter bodywork and stripped-out cabin

SUBARU OUTBACK

Off-road-focused estate enters sixth era promising greater on-road sophistication

NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA+

It should be popular as an affordable family hauler, but what about in top-rung form?

MAZDA 6 KURO EDITION

Special edition brings bespoke design elements to ageing, idiosyncratic saloon

VOLKSWAGEN ID 3 PRO S TOUR

With more power, the biggest available battery and extra kit, this is the flagship ID 3

Maserati Quattroporte

Modena dips a toe into AMG territory with a V8-engined performance limousine

BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS

With a combined 2000 horses and room for one more in the back, these three lusty luxury load-luggers can do it all. But which does it best? James Disdale findsout

KEEPING UP WITH THE NEIGHBOURS

Petrolheads with car stories could be right on your doorstep, as John Evans finds out

A911 BY A 911

Tak ing nominative determinism to its illogical conclusion, MikeDuff drives a 911, numberplate A 911, along the A911, before a flight of fancy diverts the basic-spec Carrera model 120 miles north to Aberdeenshire for reasons that will soon become apparent

Coming to a pump near you

Next month, fuel retailers will be made to adopt a new petrol formula to reduce emissions. How will the switch to E10 affect you? James Ruppert investigates

Keeping the memor y alive

Racer’s sons honour him by restoring and running his famous cars

HOW IT WORKS

Pro Mod drag racing cars

MOTORSPORT GREATS

JEAN-PIERRE JAUSSAUD

Autocar

Dundrod’s debut 18 August 1950

Why M-Sport is hyped for WRC to go hybrid

The British team’s new Ford Puma is the first we’ve seen of the Rally1 regulations that rallying’s top tier will adopt next year. Damien Smith meets the men behind it

SUZUKI ACROSS

Our SUV’s long-term test is up, so did this £45,599 Toyota clone justify its price and rebadging or is it another me-too PHEV?

LOVE IT

IT’S FUN The Across is quite fast, handles

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

We’ve upgraded our trusty entry-level Golf to a hotter one

USED CARS

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

BRAKING THE BANK

THE HIGH PRIEST OF BANGERNOMICS

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

MILEAGE 81,295 Here’s the thing. No sooner have

READERS’ QUESTIONS

QUESTION I have a damaged back and my

Audi S6

Thanks to regular reader Anthony who is showing

VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS

Why buy a new one when you can save thousands? Mark Pearson is your guide

Peugeot 106 GTi £5100

REMEMBER SMALL AND FUN? Our round-up of interesting

JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8

When new, the Project 8 would have set

Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 £8250

Built so that Toyota could contest the World

CLASH OF THE CLASSIFIEDS

USED CAR DESK DOES BATTLE

LAST-CHANCE SALOON

The 75 saloon failed to save Rover but it’s a classy old exec that will run and run given TLC. Owners love them, John Evans says, and you could become one for £500

HOW TO GET ONE IN YOUR GARAGE

Thanks to Julian Anderson, JMA Cars ( jmacars.co.uk )

NEW CARS A TO Z

For full reviews of every car listed here,

ROAD TEST INDEX

The best new cars rated as only Autocar knows how