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THIS WEEK
SCOOP ALL-NEW MID-SIZE RANGE ROV EV FOR 2026 • Mid-size SUV ends four-year wait for a new JLR model and heralds a fresh design language and architecture for the premium British manufacturer. It’s due to be revealed early next year
Govt reveals first cars to qualify for EV grants • OFFICIAL Initial 19 eligible cars include models from Alpine, Citroen, Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall
Swansong for Bugatti W16
BMW drives towards green future • Car maker reveals how it’s slashing environmental impact of producing EVs
Nissan names its price for electric Micra supermini
Munich show could give a glimpse of the next Corsa
More value, sharper look for Honda Civic
CAR FINANCE SCANDAL EXPLAINED SHOULD YOU GET COMPENSATION? • WITH BILLIONS OF POUNDS ON THE LINE, THE UK’S HIGHEST COURT HAS RULED IN FAVOUR OF LENDERS, MEANING MANY CAR BUYERS WON’T RECEIVE ANYC OMPENSATION AT ALL
Audi A6 e-Hybrid • FIRST D RIVE New plug-in hybrid executive car has many talents, butisun dermined by details including its disappointing interior
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II • FIRSTDRIVE A host of subtle updates improve the not-so-subtle Cullinan, and the Series II still provides a full Rolls-Royce experience
Xiaomi YU7 Performance • FIRST DRIVE You may never have heard of Xiaomi, but with cars as good as the YU7, it could soon be a household name
Mercedes EQB250+ Urban Edition • FIRST DRIVE New variant of quirky seven-seater brings the bling, but has its flaws
INSIDE LINE ON AMG WHAT IS MERCEDES-AMG? PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE BRAND • From the ‘Red Pig’ to the AMG XX concept, we find out what makes Mercedes’ performance division tick on a visit to AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach
SOCIAL CREATURES • BYD wants to go viral with its Dolphin Surf, but Hyundai thinks its Inster could bean even biggers ocial butterfly. We put the small EVs to the test
HYUNDAI INSTER vs BYD DOLPHIN SURF • Small electric vehicles are finally getting their chance to shine
HYUND AI INSTER • Marque’s smallest EV offers offers character and Tardis-like space inside
BYD DOLPHIN SURF • Value for money, a strong spec and economy are EV’s trump cards. Is Surf up with the best, though?
KGM ACTYON • Our SUV is big on space, but let down by other foibles
AUDI A3 • Our hatch is a perfect partner for two days of performance driving training in Yorkshire
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TYRE TEST 2025
SUMMER TYRE TEST 2025 • Nine brands go head to head in our annual test, but which one should you put on your car?
HOW WE TESTED THEM
TREAD CAREFULLY • Here are the results of our test, going from the worst performers to the best
HOW EACH TYRE PERFORMED • It was a close-fought competition, but Pirelli did enough to just pip its rivals and take the crown
BUYING CARS HAVE WE PASSED ‘PEAK’ CAR?
POSITION 21st MG HS Mk1
USED BUYER’S GUIDE DS 4Mk2 • FROM£17,000 Premium crossover is a rare sight on Britain’s roads, but it off ers great value for money and distinctive styling
Cut-price trio of low-emission vehicles for less than £37k • New EVs costing less than £37k could be eligible for the Government’s new grant, but...