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p10 ‘Plug-in hybrids allow you to go farther

EVERY HYBRID RATED

Not quite ready for an electric car but keen to embrace electrified motoring? Here’s our guide to every new hybrid and plug-in hybrid you can buy

Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

Reinvented SUV is bigger on practicality and smarter inside On sale Spring Price from £48,000 (est)

Toyota C-HR 1.8 Hybrid, 2.0 Hybrid

Family SUV is as unmistakable as ever, and comfier than before On sale Now Price from £31,290

Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV

THE NEW, SIXTH-GENERATION CR-V is the first

Lexus LBX 1.5

Small SUV feels just as much the premium proposition as its bigger, pricier sisters On sale Now Price from £29,995

NEW HYBRIDS WORTH WAITING FOR

If the cars on the previous pages don’t tickle your fancy, there could be something in the pipeline for you

Porsche Macan

Porsche’s sports SUV powers into the electric age, and we’ve been for a ride On sale Summer Price from £69,800

BMW 5 Series Touring

Luxurious estate arrives first in electric form, with plug-in hybrid versions following On sale June Price from £69,040

Audi Q7

Refreshed technology and styling for the latest version of Audi’s luxury SUV On sale March Price from £66,605

Ford Puma

Refresh for this small SUV includes a smarter-looking interior and upgraded driver aids On sale Summer Price from £27,000 (est)

Volkswagen ID 7

All-new Tesla Model 3 rival promises long-distance comfort and an official range to match On sale Now Price from £51,550

Abarth 500e Convertible

Diminutive electric hot hatch adds the promise of freshair fun to its repertoire On sale Now Price from £37,195

Skoda Enyaq

Higher-spec versions of this electric SUV get a more powerful motor as part of an update On sale Now Price from £38,970

Plan to reform the MOT test scrapped

Proposed changes were criticised on safety grounds

ULEZ expansion prompts backlash from drivers

ULEZ costs drivers of non-compliant cars £12.50 per

Dealers could be banned from selling GAP insurance

GAP insurance might seem worthwhile, but buyers aren’t

LEVC

LEVC, the maker of London’s TX electric taxi, will

THE NEWS IN NUMBERS

1.2m The number of Tesla Model Y electric

DEALS of the month

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

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PEUGEOT E-3008

Peugeot’s electric family SUV has a bold new look, but is it more than just a pretty face? Our reader jury casts judgement

SHOULD YOU STILL LEARN TO DRIVE IN A MANUAL CAR?

Cars with manual gearboxes are declining in popularity, but does that mean it’s no longer worth learning to drive in one? We take a closer look

A SNAP ON THE WRIST

To help you avoid picking up penalty points and a fine, Claire Evans and George Hill explain how the different types of speed camera work, what they can detect and how you can spot them

Snow foam lances

If you have a pressure washer, you’re likely to want to attach a snow foam lance to aid in washing your car. We look at a selection to reveal the ones that give winter muck the cold shoulder

PLAYING BY THE FUELS

If a fully electric SUV isn’t for you, one of these more conventional models from Honda, Mazda or Volvo might suit better. But should you go petrol, diesel or hybrid?

IN GOOD COMPANY

These plug-in hybrid SUVs promise an enticing blend of luxury and low running costs, especially for company car drivers. But which one would you most want to spend time with?

Smart #1 Premium

We’ve just named this our favourite small electric SUV, but does it continue to impress when you live with it?

Toyota bZ4X AWD Vision

Reversing our electric SUV can be a bit fraught, but it’s proving great to drive when going in the other direction

MG 4 XPower

This electric hot hatch offers huge performance for the money, but what’s it like in daily use? We’re finding out

Volkswagen ID Buzz

77kWh Pro Style SWB Mileage 7823 List price

BYD Atto 3 Design

Mileage 7648 List price £39,695 Target Price £39,695

Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography

Our Range Rover Sport has literally elevated itself above most other luxury SUVs in our estimation

Genesis GV 70 2.5T Luxury 8AT AWD

Is this well-priced family SUV worth considering over a BMW X3? We’re running one to find out

Honda CR-V

2.0 i-MMD Hybrid Advance

Dacia Jogger

1.0 TCe 110 Extreme SE

Ford Focus Estate

In production 2018 -present Price from £11,000 Our favourite version 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Titanium

Arch rivalry

A former What Car? Car of the Year winner, the Kia e-Niro has a place in history, but can it beat the Skoda Enyaq as a used buy today?

Small cars

1 1 Renault Clio THE LATEST CLIO

Family cars

1 1 Toyota Corolla THE

Hot hatches

1 Mercedes-AMG A45 HOT HATCHES ARE first

Small SUVs

1 1 Lexus LBX AS A SMALL hybrid

Family SUVs

1 1 Kia Sportage OUR 2024

Seven-seaters

1 1 Land Rover Defender THIS RUGGED

Executive cars

1 1 Tesla Model 3 AS

Luxury cars

1 1 BMW X7 IT MAY

Electric cars

1 1 Tesla Model 3 AS WELL AS

Electric SUVs

1 Sponsored by 1 Kia EV6 IT

Estates

NEW ENTRY 1 1 Toyota Corolla

Coupés

1 CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024

Convertibles

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024

Sports cars

3 BEST FOR VALUE 1 Porsche 718 Cayman

Performance cars

BUYER’S GUIDE 2 BEST ELECTRIC OPTION 1 CAR

WHAT CAR? Data

Our A-Z of new cars lists every model on sale, alongside all of the impor tant data, our road test verdicts and our star ratings