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New concept is vision of BMW’s all-EV future

The 3 Series-sized saloon previews a new design language, electric powertrain developments and an overhauled interior layout

VW GTI storms into electric age

ID 2 GTI to open new chapter for Volkswagen’s hot hatchback badge, starting in 2026

New era of Mini begins with reinvented Country man and hatchback

Fresh styling inside and out plus significant improvements to EV powertrain for new Cooper three-door and larger SUV

Scenic reinvented as EV crossover

Family-friendly, eco-conscious new Renault will offer a range of more than 385 miles

All-new Passat moves upmarket

Bigger, sleeker Volkswagen gains new tech for ninth-generation estate-only model

Alfa’s first EV is £1.7m 33 Stradale

Retro-inspired bespoke supercar also available with 641bhp twin-turbo V6 engine

Facelift and more for Tesla Model 3

Electric saloon throws down gauntlet to rivals with longer range, revised interior and enhanced safety

Will EVs mean pay-per-mile tax to balance the books?

As EV use rises, the government gets less money from fuel duty. So is a big tax reform the solution?

Tyre market due shake-up

Emerging Asian makers are pushing premium brands, admits Pirelli

MADDEST MUSTANG YET MIXES TRAD WITH RAD

UNDER THE SKIN JESSE CROSSE Ford Mustang GTD’s underpinnings rely on lots

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INDUSTRY INSIDER

Matt Prior

TESTER’S NOTES

Steve Cropley

MY WEEK IN CARS

Damien Smith

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AUTOCAR

The original car magazine, published since 1895 ‘in

Hubbub surrounds London’s new electric taxis

Leather-lined EVs were for the wealthy, as this

SLIDESHOW

Crazy novelty cars they just couldn’t resist making

BYD SEAL

TESTED 30.8. 23, BAVARIA, GERMANY ON SALE LATE 2023

VOLKSWAGEN ID 4

TESTED 18 .7. 23, ALSFELD, GERMANY ON SALE SEPTEMBER

Hyundai Kona

Is entr y-level second-generation crossover refreshingly simple or wanting in key areas?

Hyundai brings some cheer, value and space to crossover class

VERDICT While a lot of the Kona’s rivals

CRUNCH TIME

Can the outlandish end-of-era, end-of-days Huracán Sterrato really hack it in the rough stuff ? R ichard Lane puts Lamborghini’s improbable rally raider to the test

TOUGH AT THE TOP

BTCC ace Jake Hill has a fight on his hands – and, he tells Damien Smith, he’s loving it

THE BATTERY REPAIR SHOP

Batteries can now be revived, rather than just recycled, thanks to a UK firm’s special test. Jesse Crosse reports

A new twist on things .

Twisted is famed for modif ying Defenders. Now it has turned its attention to a certain Suzuki as well. Matt Prior tries one for size in North Yorkshire

DS 4

Daily life is the acid test of premium aspirations. So did this car pass or fail?

BYD ATTO 3

The biggest brand you’ve possibly never heard of joins the Autocar fleet

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Here’s a punchy MPV that’s cool-looking, fun and practical too

James Ruppert

KICKING TYRES

INDEX

The latest and greatest rated as only Autocar knows how

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