Auto Express

The weekly magazine that brings all the news and reviews for all the UK's Cars

Auto Express

Hybrid expert Toyota on a roll as market shifts to EVs

On the road in bold new Kia Sportage • Fifth generation of Korean SUV combines distinctive style with lots of tech and a good drive

Broad Sportage range is on sale now from £27k

Corolla rises to challenge of family life

Toyota reveals new Yaris pair inspired by GR hot hatchback

PLUS Updates for Corolla and C-HR ranges coming in 2022

Nissan goes all-out for 2033 EV mission

Sneak preview of new Polestar 3 electric SUV

Single-seat Ariya puts Formula E on the road

Mulliner weaves its magic on Conti GT Blackline

Cyclists benefit from updated Highway Code

Three of the biggest Highway Code changes

CAMPAIGNERS HAVE THEIR SAY

All-electric DS 3 Crossback now goes further on a full battery

news in brief

Renault Austral will spearhead French firm’s line-up of SUVs • OFFICIAL Kadjar name to disappear when Renault’s new family SUV arrives late in 2022

‘Remote control’ cars out on the streets of Milton Keynes

Hydrogen buggy heads for hills

Useful Contacts

HOT TOPIC New Kia Niro • We want to hear your views. Send your questions or opinions to the E-mail address below

ID.3 LETTERS OF LOVE • Andy Palmer helped bring the original Nissan Leaf to market and chose a VW ID.3 when he wanted to buy an EV. He wrote to VW’s boss, telling him what he likes and dislikes about it

DEAR MR BRANDSTATTER…

DEAR ANDY…

Mercedes EQB • FIRST UK DRIVE Battery-powered version of GLB continues Mercedes’ electrification

McLaren 765 LT Spider • FIRST DRIVE There’s far more to this open-top supercar than chopping off the coupé’s roof

Jeep Compass 4xe • FIRST DRIVE Revised 4x4 gets hybrid power for the first time

Hyundai i20 N Line • FIRST DRIVE Hatch offers fun without hot N car’s compromises

Here comes the fun • Fancy a sports car to blow away the winter blues? We pitch Caterham’s new 170R against Mazda’s evergreen MX-5

Caterham 170R • Lightweight track version of entry-level Seven will have you grinning if you can live with compromises

Mazda MX-5 • It may be the world’s best-selling sports car, but can the MX-5 beat the Seven on the road and the track?

Head to head: the track battle • We’ve tried our sports car rivals on the road, but how do they fare on a circuit? We took to the track to find out

Interior • These two work to different rules when it comes to cabin purpose

Figures

Results

Same price • Other options for similar money…

Head to head

Nissan Qashqai • FIRST REPORT Lack of plug-in hybrid tech means disappointing economy

Toyota RAV4 PHEV • FIRST REPORT Our man gets lowdown on plug-in hybrids at dealership

Fleetwatch

Ourfleet INDEX

HALFORDS BOOSTS ITS RANGE OF CHARGERS

Kim Adams

Hive switches on to home wallbox charging for EVs

news, deals & events

‘Drinks can’compressors in head-to-head battle

books, games & apps

SLOT CAR RACERS • Scratch the driving itch at home with these carpet racers

Volkswagen Tiguan • YOU TELL US So-so scores for big-selling family SUV, but cabin storage is decent

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’SGUIDE: BMW X5 • FROM £45,000 Pioneering SUV is an upmarket premium family car with fine handling

Living the high life • We rate three top compact crossovers, all boasting SUV-style looks and supermini-sized running costs

SEAT Arona • Style, space and a superb driving experience - this Spanish SUV...