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AUDI Q6 E-TRON

Does this crucial new BMW iX3 rival move the electric SUV game on? We find out On sale February 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Evergreen executive car takes pointers from the electric EQE for its sixth generation On sale November Price from £50,000 (est)

Renault Clio

Nose job brings Renault’s small car into touch with the brand’s most recent models On sale August Price from £19,000 (est)

BMW iX5 Hydrogen

Hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emissions SUV could be sold alongside battery-electric versions On sale 2028 (est) Price £75,000 (est)

MG 4 XPower

Powerful electric hatch makes an unlikely dragstrip slayer of performance cars On sale Now Price from £36,495

Peugeot e-2008

Updated small electric SUV gets styling tweaks, a smidge more power and a slightly bigger battery On sale Now Price from £36,350

Skoda Kodiaq

Second-generation family SUV promises plug-in efficiency and even greater practicality On sale March 2024 Price £37,000 (est)

Dacia Spring

Small hatchback will be the UK’s cheapest new electric car when it arrives On sale Summer 2024 Price from £20,000 (est)

Polestar 2

Revamp for this Tesla Model 3 rival includes larger batteries and upgraded electric motors On sale Now Price from £44,950

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai’s performance division pushes this electric hatch through the 600bhp barrier On sale Late 2023 Price from £65,000 (est)

Fiat 600e

New electric SUV aims to mix green credentials with familyfriendly practicality On sale Winter 2023 Price from £35,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé

New four-seater replaces the C-Class and E-Class coupés, with a drop-top to come On sale November Price from £57,000 (est)

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New law introduces minimum standard of reliability

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HYUNDAI KONA

Electric version of Hyundai’s small SUV gets a longer range and an upgraded interior in its latest iteration. But does it meet with our readers’ approval?

A-Z OF BRANDS NEW TO THE UK

At least 15 brands you’ve probably never heard of have started selling cars here or will soon.We look at who they are and whether you should buy their offerings

HIGH TIME FOR HYDROGEN?

Despite being a clean fuel, hydrogen has struggled to take off so far. However, it could still play a major part in the drive to slash emissions

Scratch removers

If you car’s paint has picked up damage from, say, a supermarket trolley or a tree branch, these products promise to get it looking pristine again. Let’s see which one shines brightest

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, FORD EVERY STREAM

Many SUVs look more butch than they really are, but just how capable are four-wheel-drive models on the rough stuff? Welcome to our off-road megatest

EAGER TO PLEASE

As the electric equivalent of an E-Class, Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE has the potential to shake up the executive car category. But first it’ll have to beat its Porsche rival

THRIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

You can look forward to low running costs with either of these hybrid small cars. But which is the better bet in the long term?

Citroën C5 Aircross 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 Shine

With a big boot and plug-in hybrid efficiency, this family SUV should suit our roving videographer very nicely

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS

On a trip to north Wales, our electric coupé SUV proves not quite as sharp to drive as its sporty looks suggest

Renault Megane E-Tech

EV60 220 Techno

BMW X1

xDrive23i MHT M Sport

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

The XC40 is one of the best family SUVs, but is the electric version as good to live with? Let’s find out

Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD e-CVT Advance

Mileage 10,275 List price when new (2022) £36,450

Range Rover D350 HSE

Mileage 4733 List price £113,120 Target Price £113,120

Sparing is caring

These plug-in hybrid execs promise luxury without the high running costs

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