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ELECTRIC CARS FOR ALL

While there are already lots of great electric cars, most of them are big and expensive. But that could be about to change

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Update for this electric luxury SUV includes a new name and bigger batteries for a more competitive range On sale Now Price from £69,585

Ferrari Purosangue

Sports car maker’s first five-door car is tall and has four-wheel drive; just don’t call it an SUV On sale Now Price from £313,120

Volkswagen ID 7

New electric executive car has the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 in its sights On sale Late 2023 Price from £55,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Subtle tweaks to this premium family hatchback include a revised engine range and trim levels On sale Now Price from £31,880

Mazda CX-60

Does the most powerful four-wheel-drive diesel version of this large SUV make sense? On sale Now Price from £42,990

Kia EV9

New range-topping electric SUV offers seating for seven and up to 336 miles of range On sale Autumn Price from £60,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

All-new coupé SUV gets more efficient engines and tech galore inside and out On sale July Price from £52,000 (est)

Hyundai Kona

Popular SUV gets a fresh look and takes a step upmarket, while gaining a longer range in electric form On sale April Price from £25,000 (est)

Ford Explorer

Electric SUV is the first Ford to emerge from a new partnership with Volkswagen On sale Late 2023 Price from £40,000 (est)

U-turn on ban of combustion engines

EU rethink could lead to calls for the UK to allow e-fuels

DEALS of the month

Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who base their deals on our Target Price – so you can get your ideal car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

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SUMMER 2023 EXECUTIVE CAR Peugeot 508 Executive cars

ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR SERVICING?

There are ways to keep car servicing costs down,without cutting corners that can cost you more in the long run. We explain how

SERVICING WITH A SMILE?

Is it best to keep your car within the brand’s workshops come service time, or are you better off taking your business elsewhere? We look at the nuts and bolts of the subject

How to spec your BMW i7

The BMW i7 electric luxury saloon won no fewer than three gongs at the 2023 What Car? Awards; it stands out for its sumptuous interior and exceptional long-distance comfort. That’s handy, given the impressive 372-mile official range of our favourite Excellence Pro version, which also packs a 31.2in Theatre Screen that folds from the ceiling to entertain those in the back. It’s even better with the right options added, so here’s what we’d pick…

Car air fresheners

Whether you want it to introduce a calming aroma or to mask a whiffy odour, a good air freshener can enhance your time in the car. We sniff out five of the best

iX1 WAY OF PUTTING IT

The iX1 is BMW’s smallest electric SUV, following hot on the heels of the well-received iX3 and iX. So, should established rivals from Genesis and Nissan be worried?

GROUP SAVERS

With hybrid power and seats for seven, these family-sized SUVs marry practicality and efficiency. But which one is just the ticket?

BUDGET BEATERS

These small hatchbacks may be cheap, but will they make you feel cheerful if you buy one? Let’s find out

Renault Megane E-Tech

EV60 220 Techno

Honda CR-V

2.0 i-MMD Hybrid SR eCVT 2WD

Kia Spor tage

1.6 T-GDi 48V ISG 3

Vauxhall Astra

1.6 Hybrid Ultimate

Peugeot 308 SW

1.2 Puretech 130 Allure Premium EAT8

Audi TTS

Black Edition

Jaguar I-Pace EV400

R-Dynamic HSE Black

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Exclusive-Line

Cupra Born

58kWh V3 150kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake

BUYING GUIDE

Like acorns from an oak

These family cars both come from the Volkswagen family tree, and both are terrific value at three years old. But which genus is the real genius?

Small cars

Family cars

Hot hatches

Small SUVs

Family SUVs

Seven-seaters

Executive cars

1 Tesla Model 3 Our pick RWD List

Luxury cars

2 BEST ELECTRIC OPTION BMW i7 Our pick

Plug-in hybrids

Our pick 450h+ Premium Pack List price £53,300

Electric cars

Our pick Style List price £63,715 Target

Electric SUVs

Estates

Coupés

Convertibles

Sports SUVs

Sports cars

Performance cars