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VW PLOTS NEW WAVE OF AFFORDABLE EVs TO END SALES STALL • New ID 1, ID 2 and ID 2X to lead entry-level EV push – and firm commits to further ICE models

NO ROOM FOR TOUAREG AND TOURAN EV SHELVED

PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS BUILT TO SMASH ’RING RECORD… • Most hardcore 911 variant adopts hybrid system to make at least 750bhp

…BUT IT WILL NEED TO BEAT WILD NEW AMG GT • Black Series successor will get similar power from a turbocharged V8

NISSAN LOOKS TO FORMULA E FOR NISMO ROAD CAR BOOST • Electric racing team lined up to develop future hot performance models

FORMULA E MAY ALSO SPARK SPORTY DSs

NISSAN BOSS DENIES GRANT FAVOURITISM ACCUSATIONS

EV MAKERS PRE-EMPT GRANT ELIGIBILITY

JLR CEO TO RETIRE • Adrian Mardell will leave British car maker in a strong position after 35 years of service

NEW GRILLE TO GIVE EVs ‘UNMISTAKABLE MERCEDESNESS’

US AND EU AGREE ON TRADE – TO BENEFIT OF US CAR FIRMS

REACTIONS TO THE DEAL

SKODA PAVES WAY FOR NEW ELECTRIC ESTATE • Concept previews the next-gen Octavia and will be unveiled next month

CZINGER TO FOCUS ON 1233BHP 21C HYPERCAR

SPEED OF DEVELOPMENT KEY TO RENAULT’S FUTURE

AUTOCAR TO HONOUR RISING TALENT

ZF PUTS THE BRAKES ON HYDRAULIC STOPPERS

SALES DROP AND SHIFTING EV RULES HIT TESLA HARD • Firm posts dramatic drop in income as rivals up their EV game

Grapevine MARK TISSHAW

GEELY BRAND BRINGS PREMIUM LONG-RANGE VAN TO THE UK • Farizon’s high-spec electric SV offers up to 342 miles of range

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THEON DESIGN 911 • Restomodder makes an ’80s 911 quicker than a GT3 RS

VOLVO EX30 CROSS COUNTRY • Elevated four-wheel-drive SUV brings a fresh twist to a familiar badge

MG IM6 • It may look like a Temu Tesla, but this new SUV has some serious stats

BMW M135 M DYNAMIC • Optional upgrades for hot hatch target chassis and brakes

AUDI A5 TFSI 150PS • This is its acid test: the mainstay spec of 2.0 petrol and Sport suspension

FIAT 600 HYBRID 136 • Punchier electrified petrol engine for fashion-focused Ford Puma rival

MORGAN SUPERSPORT • This Plus Six successor is billed by its maker as a 911 alternative. So is it?

BYD DOLPHIN SURF • In China it costs £7500. Can BYD’s export-market value EV cut it here?

Testing, testing

Keeping it in the family • The Ford Motor Company has remained under family control since it was founded in 1903. STEVE CROPLEY meets the current custodians

Accidentally on purpose • Car crashes can’t be predicted, so those who need to understand the effects of them arrange their own. JOHN EVANS went along to watch

Their true colours • LGBTQ+ petrolheads congregated for a new car show at Gaydon last week. STEVE CROPLEY was there to enjoy the rainbow array

CUPRA LEON ESTATE • Time’s up with this understated hot wagon. Will we miss it? You bet

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