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Never forget the people who are behind our cars

Tech-packed Merce des E-Class takes shape

TIMELINE: E-CLASS THROUGH THE YEARS

Dedicated model to cover all coupé and convertible options

Electric exec is coming this summer

New Mondeo is coming, but only to China

Hurry! Going, going…

Our favourite Mondeo

Tech boost and tweaked styling for 8 Series

Electric dream for Mini owners

Mild-hybrid tech added to Jeep’s duo

New Highway Code rules come into effect

news in brief

Rising cost of electricity could turn people off switching to EVs • Expected removal of Energy Price Cap in April could cause higher electricity bills, making EVs less attractive

Citroen sets price for new flagship

Aston ready to fire up ‘world’s most powerful luxury SUV’

£100m for gigafactory from Govt

Useful Contacts

HOT TOPIC Policing our roads

STAND WHILE DELIVERED • Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remotedriving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the tech

MINI Countryman PHEV • FIRST UK DRIVE New look brings tax-friendly SUV into line with rest of MINI range

BMW M440i • FIRST DRIVE We get to grips with new four-door coupé for the first time on UK roads, in range-topping spec

Jeep Compass • FIRST DRIVE We try petrol version of revised SUV

Audi Q8 TFSI e • FIRST DRIVE Plush coupé-SUV now comes with plug-in drive

Seven wonders • Updates to the Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008 boost their appeal.We pick our family favourite

Skoda Kodiaq • Mild update sharpens big SUV’s looks and efficiency without spoiling its practical seven-seat attributes

Peugeot 5008 • A bold face brings family SUV into line with the rest of the Peugeot range, but practicality remains just as strong

Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?

Same price • Other options for similar money…

Head to head

HEAD-TO-HEAD TEST XC40 vs E-Pace • It’s not all about the German brands if you want a premium compact SUV. We compare two rivals from Volvo and Jaguar

1st Volvo XC40 • Swedish SUV edges out E-Pace thanks to space, safety technology and driving experience

2nd Jaguar E-Pace • Comfortable, spacious and hi-tech Jag is let down by dull drive and average running costs

Lexus UX 300e • SECOND REPORT Improved infrastructure is making life with our EV easier

Ford Ranger • THIRD REPORT Pick-up is carrying everything we need the truck to, including the kitchen sink

Fleetwatch

Ourfleet INDEX

GREEN CELL PACK GETS A JUMP ON ITS RIVALS

Kim Adams

Clarke powers up generator range and new metal saw

news, deals & events

Does new Launch pack a bigger punch than MSC?

books, games & apps

CAMERA LOCATORS • We pick the best devices and apps to help you spot a speed cam

Suzuki Vitara • YOU TELL US Compact SUV is great value, family-friendly and enjoyable to drive

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’S GUIDE: Mercedes A-Class • FROM £14,700 Premium hatchback is a big seller, so there are plenty of used examples to choose from

Car Hunter • £10,000 to spend on the ideal car for a newly qualified young driver

NEW CAR PRICES • Visit carbuyer.co.uk for all the latest data plus indepth car reviews and videos

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