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In this issue

VOLVO EX60
As the EV (electric vehicle) range wars intensify,a 503-mile promise puts this posh
SUV on the front line – fighting the BMW iX3

MAZDA CX-5
Kia Sportage rival enters its third generation with a raft of changes – and mixed results

KIA SELTOS
Its name is more familiar overseas,but this family SUV could be a hit in UK showrooms

TOYOTA bZ4X TOURING
Japanese brand’s first electric car grows square shoulders to promote practicality

Volvo EX60

Scandinavian brand's rival to the BMW iX3 mounts a stiff challenge-not least on range On sale Now Price from £56,860

6 mins

Audi Q7

Latest iteration of this luxury SUV places a renewed emphasis on interior quality On sale September Price from £77,000 (est)

3 mins

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI

The initials that make hot hatch fans salivate will soon appear on the back of VW’s electric baby On sale Winter Price from £35,000 (est)

2 mins

Mazda CX-5

Third-generation family SUV is bigger and more high-tech, yet retains its sharp price. Is there a catch? On sale Now Price from £31,550

2 mins

Kia Seltos

One of Kia’s top-selling models globally takes the reins from the outgoing Kia Niro On sale December Price from £32,000 (est)

3 mins

Toyota bZ4X Touring

Angular version of the Japanese brand's first pure electric model aims for the SUV heartland On sale July Price from £45,995

3 mins

Polestar 5

Swedish brand’s new flagship is billed as a high-performance grand tourer that offers plenty of pace and a range of up to 421 miles On sale September Price from £89,500

3 mins

Audi RS5

Performance car is boosted by a fat slug of electrification to aid efficiency — and inject adrenaline On sale July Price from £89,400

3 mins

Ferrari Luce

Electric performance car takes the storied Italian brand into unfamiliar territory On sale Spring 2027 Price from £440,000 (est)

2 mins

Cupra Raval VZ

Hottest version of Cupra's new electric small car promises affordable entertainment On sale September Price from £34,995

2 mins

Bentley Continental GT S

New mid-rung Continental variant gains handling upgrades previously reserved for the flagship models On sale July Price from £212,500

3 mins

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

Best-selling SUV is joined by an all-new electric version with a 405-mile range to rival the BMW iX3 On sale Now Price from £60,350

2 mins

Audi Q9

Q7 relinquishes its role as Audi’s flagship SUV, with this new, bigger rival to the BMW X7 On sale Late 2026 Price from £95,000 (est)

2 mins

Omoda 4

Chinese brand's entry-level model offers full hybrid power, with an electric version coming later On sale Late 2026 Price from £22,000 (est)

1 mins

Vauxhall Corsa GSE

Smallest electric Vauxhall gets the hot hatch treatment, with a feisty 277bhp on tap On sale Late 2026 Price from £35,000 (est)

1 mins

Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric

Sleeker version of Porsche's premium electric SUV trades some practicality for a range boost On sale Now Price from £86,265

3 mins

Freelander 8

An old Land Rover model is reinvented as an upmarket Chinese electric SUV On sale Late 2026 Price from £55,000 (est)

1 mins

Out-of-date prices on fuel finder apps could cost drivers £260 a year

What Car? investigation reveals that many fuel finder sites aren't showing the latest price information

1 mins

Self-driving car, meet Tokyo traffic

We take a ride in a self-driving Nissan Ariya equipped with the latest AI tech, to see how well it performs in one of the world's busiest cities

4 mins

ADAS: PERCEPTION VERSUS REALITY

While Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are helping to save lives on our roads, there are some common misconceptions about what they can actually do. Let’s set the record straight

6 mins

FLYING HIGH

These upmarket electric SUVs combine serious pace with practicality, but are they rewarding to drive? Let's find out if they're true sports SUVs, and which one you should choose

10+ mins

KOREA OPPORTUNITY

A makeover gives South Korean brand Kia's small SUV a chance to get on level terms with its peers. Let's see how it fares against its Seat rival

8 mins

Volvo EX30

Over six months with the Swedish brand's smallest model, we found out whether it deserved its premium billing or was merely a forgettable filling in a shiny wrapper

3 mins

Mini Cooper SE Exclusive

THERE ARE A number of reasons why you might buy a Mini Cooper, including its retro charm and agile handling, but practicality is unlikely to be on the list.

1 mins

Audi E-tron GT Quattro

I RECENTLY SPENT a couple of weeks in Japan, which was great.

1 mins

Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Intensa

Our sporty small SUV had to work hard for its keep, but how did it perform, and did it feel like an Alfa Romeo? It’s time to throw light on these matters

3 mins

Skoda Enyaq 85 Edition

This electric SUV has a growing list of formidable rivals, so it's been kept up to date in an effort to stay competitive. We're living with the latest version

3 mins

Vauxhall Grandland Electric Ultimate

LET'S HAVE A big hooray for cars that just let you get on with the business of driving. Cars like my Vauxhall Grandland Electric.

1 mins

BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport

IF SOMEONE HAD told 10-year-old me that, one day, I'd be able to use a mobile phone (at that time, a brick that did nothing fancier than let you text and play Snake) to control various parts of a car - or even use it instead of the key - it would have blown my mind.

1 mins

Volkswagen T-Cross

On sale from 2019-present Prices from £8000 Our pick 1.0 TSI 115 SE

4 mins

Keeping it current

These electric executive cars made quite the impact at launch, and they now look great value on the used market. But which one is the better buy?

6 mins

TOYOTA AYGO X OUR PICK 1.5 Hybrid Icon

THE INTRODUCTION OF hybrid power has given Toyota's smallest model a new lease of life.

1 mins

HONDA CIVIC OUR PICK 2.0 e:HEV Elegance

THE HONDA CIVIC may be pricier to buy than most of its family car rivals, but so broad is its range of talents that we reckon it's worth the extra investment.

1 mins

VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC OUR PICK 1.5 eTSI 150 Life

THE SECOND-GENERATION Volkswagen T-Roc takes all of the virtues that made its predecessor such a hit and adds an extra layer of polish.

1 mins

KIA SPORTAGE OUR PICK 1.6T HEV Pure

SOME PEOPLE MIGHT think they're getting a superior car if they go for a premium-badged model rather than something more down to earth, but when a car is as well rounded as the Sportage, it's difficult to justify the extra outlay.

1 mins

SMART #5 OUR PICK Pro+

WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026 BEST FAMILY ELECTRIC SUV

1 mins

MG 4 URBAN OUR PICK Long Range Comfort

YOU’D BE FORGIVEN for thinking the MG 4 Urban is a version of the brand’s existing MG 4 electric hatchback aimed at buyers who mostly drive around town.

1 mins

BMW iX3 OUR PICK 50 xDrive M Sport

WE WERE ALWAYS fond of the original BMW iX3, but this latest iteration is on a whole new level.

1 mins

TESLA MODEL 3 OUR PICK Premium Longe Range RWD

AS WELL AS being one of the best electric vehicles (EVs) you can buy, the Tesla Model 3 makes complete financial sense as a company car, thanks in part to competitive pricing and a low, 3% benefit-in-kind tax rating.

1 mins

BMW X7 OUR PICK xDrive40i M Sport

IT MAY BE an SUV, but the X7 is everything a luxury car should be, and more.

1 mins

MG HS OUR PICK 1.5T Plug-in Hybrid SE

The best plug-in hybrids offer a long pure electric range, reducing fuel usage and emissions and therefore helping to keep tax bills low for company car drivers. An affordable list price is welcome, because that will make them equally appealing to private buyers, and they should drive just as well as traditional petrol and diesel models.

1 mins

SKODA SUPERB ESTATE OUR PICK 1.5 TSI 150 e-TEC SE L

TRADITIONAL ESTATES MAY not be as popular as they once were, but there are few families whose needs wouldn't be satisfied by a Skoda Superb Estate.

1 mins

KIA PV5 OUR PICK Long Range Plus

THE ARRIVAL OF the Volkswagen ID Buzz a few years ago went a long way towards rejuvenating the MPV category.

1 mins

HYUNDAI SANTA FE OUR PICK 1.6T Hybrid 2WD Premium

A spacious interior is obviously a prerequisite here, but we also expect an upmarket feel, easy access and a sizeable, well-shaped boot.

1 mins

BMW 4 SERIES COUPÉ OUR PICK 420i M Sport

ITS LOOKS MAY be divisive, but you don't necessarily have to be a fan of the BMW 4 Series' gaping nostrils to love what's behind them.

1 mins

BMW M3 TOURING OUR PICK xDrive Competition

THE BMW M3 Touring isn't a jack of all trades; it's a master of many. Indeed, combining the M3's many traditional talents as a performance car with the practicality of an estate body has created something with an unusually high level of versatility.

1 mins

PORSCHE 911 OUR PICK Carrera T

ANY PORSCHE 911 is a great sports car, but some are more special than others.

1 mins

BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ 2018-2026

BMW’s flagship coupé sprouted two extra doors to become a sleek saloon that could thrill and pamper

2 mins

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