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TWO VITAL MISSES FOR MERCEDES IN ONE MONTH
BMW M creates own V8 PHEV luxury SUV • “Extravagant”, 740bhp XM is the most potent BMW yet; due here in 2023
Q&A
DISAPPOINTMENT BUT ALSO HOPE
Kia unveils striking new Niro • Strong-selling crossover will again be sold as hybrid, PHEV and BEV
CONFIDENTIAL
Radical taxi taps future tech • Tech developer creates autonomous taxi concept that gives holographic views
Hennessey plans six-wheeled 2400bhp EV
ALPINE REVISES THE A110
Total overhaul for Ford Ranger • UK’s favourite pick-up gets fresh look, new mechanicals and improved practicality
Q&A
JLR chief engineer quits after 37 years
WHY RATTAN COULD BE THE NEXT BIG THING IN CAR SUSTAINABILITY
How Labour plans to clean up the UK’s transport emissions • Exclusive interview with Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon
McMAHON SEES BETTER WAYS TO SOLVE HGV DRIVER CRISIS
QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS
INSIDE INFORMATION
MY WEEK IN CARS
PININFARINA BATTISTA • Legendary Italian design house becomes a fully fledged car maker in its own right with a 1876bhp electric ‘hyper grand tourer’
ARE YOU ARIMAC IN DISGUISE?
MASERATI GRECALE • Prototype’s disguise doesn’t hide the potential of upcoming Porsche Macan rival
PORSCHE TAYCAN GTS • Electric saloon gains a model that’s usually the enthusiast’s choice. Is it true to type?
SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS • Third iteration of family SUV arrives with a new look but same platform and engine
VOLKSWAGEN POLO • New technology, extra kit and design tweaks give the supermini a mid-term refresh
GENESIS G70 SHOOTING BRAKE • Hyundai’s luxury brand engineers an executive estate especially for Europeans
BMW M4 COMPETITION CONVERTIBLE • How much of a driver’s car remains when you take the roof off the M4?
Jaguar F-Pace • Best-seller gets a cabin makeover and now flexes big PHEV muscle, but to what effect?
Range at a glance
Weights and measures
Multimedia system
Assisted driving notes
Data log
Facelift hits the mark; electrification a mixed but creditable success
ROAD TEST RIVALS • Verdicts on every new car, p72
STICKING TO CONVENTIONS • EVs may be the future, but fossil-fuelled executive saloons still matter. Matt Saunders pitches Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class against its rivals
SOFT-TOP FUTURE
WELCOME TO THE JEEP SEATS • This year marks the 80th anniversary of the origins of the utilitarian Jeep brand. James Attwood compares three examples of the iconic off-road breed
JEEP SPIN-OFFS: THE BEST AND WORST • JEEP HAS EXTENDED FAR BEYOND THE CORE WRANGLER LINE – WITH MIXED RESULTS
HISTORY IN THE MAKING • One of the best-ever F1 title fights is heading for a dramatic climax
NEWS ROUND-UP
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A legend bows out – sort of • Sébastien Ogier retires victorious, but he won’t make a clean break
Waved double-yellow flags
MOTORSPORT GREATS
Monaco mastery • 18 May 1972
BUMPER 164-PAGE DOUBLE ISSUE
Red mist over Mugello • Ferrari’s season-ending Finali...