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THIS WEEK

OFFICIAL NEW TOYOTA RAV4 • REVEALED Next generation of Japanese firm’s family SUV will be plug-in hybrid only in the UK, with 62 miles of electric range

Triple-motor Alpine A390 to rival Macan 4S • Alpine’s first electric SUV has been revealed in full, with its sights set on big-name premium-badged rivals

More focused CS blasts in to top BMW’s M2 range…

…As tests start on firm’s new-solid-state battery tech

Limited-edition BMW tourer shown in Italy

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back – and it’s not an EV! • We chat to Fiat bosses about the car’s design – and why hybrid is more suitable than electric power

Coupé and SUV add to Fiat model blitz

Vauxhall gets all racy with Mokka GSE Rally concept

Next-gen BYD plug-in hybrid could offer 124-mile range

BYD set to add new PHEV pair to its UK line-up • Rapidly expanding Chinese brand ready to offer Seal 06 saloon and estate in UK showrooms

Single platform to simplify car parking goes nationwide

Renault 4 is set to arrive in showrooms this summer

Hot flagship is on track to rejoin Tesla Model Y range

Defender gets blink-and-you’ll-miss it 2026 update • Mid-life revisions for iconic Land Rover focus on technical improvements and subtle styling tweaks

Government hints at luxury car tax U-turn

Lexus ES executive saloon will be sold as EV-only in the UK…

…and all-new 296bhp LBX Morizo RR is ready to storm Britain, too

BYD Dolph in Surf • FIRST DRIVE Chinese giant aims to make a splash in the electric small-car market with its rival to the Dacia Spring and Renault 5

Smart #5 Brabus • FIRST DRIVE Blisteringly fast and surprisingly sharp to drive, only a limited real-world range blots new SUV’s copybook

Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid • FIRST DRIVE Petrol-electric version of newcomer has plenty of charm, but is it enough to counter disappointing fuel economy?

Audi A3 TFSI e • FIRST DRIVE Latest Audi hatchback shows why a well sorted PHEV still has its place in the market

IS THE MANUAL GEARBOX DEAD? • As the popularity of the manual gearbox continues to fall, we explain why – and whether you should you still consider one over an automatic transmission

MANUAL vs AUTO vs SEMI-AUTO • We look at the three options and weigh up their different strengths and weaknesses

BIG DECISION • The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet. How does it compare with the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai?

DACIA BIGSTER vs NISSAN QASHQAI • Romanian manufacturer is thinking big as it enters a new market

DACIA BIGSTER • SUV blends practicality and efficency with Dacia’s usual value for money

NISSAN QASHQAI • Cross over is still a favourite in th e UK, but is it a match for the new Bigster?

AUDI A3 • Premium hatch joins our fleet, and its bright metallic paint has already earned it a nickname

SKODA SUPERB • Family hatchback ticks all the boxes despite some minor issues

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TESTED Glass cleaners • To properly clean your car’s glass, you need more than a regular shampoo. Each of these three pastes has its strengths, but is there a clear winner?

BEST TOOL BAGS • We test 10 bags for tools to see which has bragging...