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Toyota’s new Aygo X hits the sweet spot
Q&A
Alfa Giulia gets set for electrification
Tonale will kick off new wave of electrified Alfas
UK firm lands huge deal for public charges
Revised design and tech for 508
Portable charging solution for EVs
OPINION
Refreshed electric MG ZS gets longer range and style tweaks
VW names its price for new Taigo
news in brief
Rivian truck shows promise • EXCLUSIVE On board 743bhp electric pick-up
Ford lines up its special 4x4s
Committee puts the brakes on smart motorway roll-out
Supercharger trial for rival EVs
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LENDING A HAND • Euro NCAP tests will soon include scoring of driver-assistance systems, and Thatcham Research, the UK’s only Euro NCAP accredited partner, is leading the research
Renault Mégane E-Tech • FIRSTDRIVE Prototype proves Renault’s all-electric VW ID.3 rival is shaping up nicely
RIVALS • What it needs to beat
Volkswagen Polo • FIRSTDRIVE Facelifted supermini channels even more Golf DNA
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé • FIRSTDRIVE Refresh brings styling and tech updates to stylish four-door coupé
Ferrari 812 Competizione • FIRSTDRIVE On track with more extreme, limited-edition version of 812 Superfast
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129 BEST SUVs • Whether they’re small or large, budget-focused or luxurious, the best off-road-inspired models are here, rated by our experts
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Peak Performers • Ford has upgraded the Focus ST with trick suspension – how does it compare with the Golf GTI?
Ford Focus ST • Edition model adds exclusive paint and bespoke suspension for an enhanced driving experience
Volkswagen Golf GTI • Founding father of the hot hatchback class continues to deliver a great all-round performance in Mk8 guise
Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?
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Hyundai Tucson • FINAL REPORT One of our better halves has fallen for our family SUV
Fleetwatch
Ourfleet INDEX
All-season TYRE TEST 2021 • More and more people are turning to all-season tyres, so here we find which is the best option for your car, whatever the weather
We find top all-rounder • Multiple tests in all conditions produce our overall winner
8Avon AS7
7 Maxxis Premitra All-Season AP3
6 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2
5 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
4 Continental AllSeasonContact
3 Vredestein Quatrac
2 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
1 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Hankook is all-weather winner
Vauxhall Astra • YOU TELL US Decent engines help to lift family hatchback’s overall results
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’S GUIDE: Volvo XC40 • FROM £24,000 Swedish firm’s smallest SUV majors on safety, tech and comfort
Car hunter • £30,000 foralow-mileage luxury SUV, but which one?
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