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Toyota’s Corolla Cross feels like a car in search of a reason to exist

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Smooth Citroen C5 X is the antidote to modern life

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Tesla’s Model Y is fast, it’s roomy and it goes an impressively long way. Then the problems start

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First Drive: Range Rover’s new sporty plug-in delivers luxury at a hefty price

New Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid boasts an impressive 100km-plus of electric-only range

Nissan’s new Ariya SUV is its best electric vehicle by miles

Where the Ariya really shows up the Leaf is in the cabin, where this model makes a massive jump forward

The biggest rival to Mercedes’ all-electric EQS arrives. And it’s another Mercedes

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Kia Niro PHEV: Is this the perfect compromise between electric and petrol power?

Is the new Niro’s mix of 65 electric kilometres and 4.5-litres per 100km economy good enough for now?

Renault Megane becomes the first all-electric mainstream European family car. So what’s it like?

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Citroën DS 4: Cheaper than a Mercedes but dearer than a BMW. Does it do enough to turn your head?

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This impressive estate is pretty much all the car you should ever need

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Kia’s Sportage plug-in hybrid is handsome and roomy — but surprisingly thirsty

Away from the tech, Kia gets the basics right too

This electric Skoda’s outrageously comfortable. It’s also a 4x4 — so how would it stack up against an Audi Quattro?

The pricey Enyaq 80x Sportline has the same battery as the regular model, plus an extra electric motor to provide power to the front wheels

Toyota’s Aygo X: This new city car is pitched at the upper end of the market. Here’s what you get for your money

This small car has the same safety and entertainment-tech features as its bigger rivals

Volkswagen ID.5: I thought this was yet another silly, pointless ‘coupe-SUV’ — until I drove it

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Nissan Juke Hybrid: Can this small SUV take on Toyota’s C-HR and Yaris Cross?

This restyled model is a bit softer and less jarring to look at, and benefits from a much more welcoming interior

Mercedes EQE: Is this the best electric car you can buy right now?

This Merc is better than its big brother and a better balance than anything else out there right now

Suzuki’s new Swace: An alternative to the crossover craze

Suzuki’s new Swace is yet another reason to look beyond the mock off-roader

Opel Astra: Stylish hatchback is here to reclaim the middle ground

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Toyota’s plug-in RAV4 is sufficiently electric

Long electric range and impressive economy mark out Toyota’s plug-in hybrid

Mercedes EQS seeks to be a super-luxury electric leader

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Polestar 2 review: Stars align for this new Tesla slayer

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Mercedes EQB 300: A tempting electric seven-seater for families

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Peugeot’s new 308: What’s the French for ‘sophisticated’?

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Premium quality but lacks people-carrier practicality

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Audi RS e-Tron GT has that elusive characteristic – star quality

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Opel Combo-e: Electric MPV is an ideal battery car for families

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A new electric vehicle that lifelong BMW fans can embrace

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MG’s 5 is a half-way house – but it’s a pleasant one

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Family-friendly VW Polo defies trend towards SUVs

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Mercedes CLS – a large smoothie, with less banana

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Lexus NX450h: Premium hybrid crossover puts Lexus back on track

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Volvo’s electric C40 is an expensive conundrum

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Volkswagen Taigo: Faux SUV squeezed into VW’s range proves unmemorable

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Skoda’s electric Enyaq RS is a lounge lizard in running shoes

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Skoda’s new Fabia is very ordinary – that’s something to celebrate

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Mercedes C-Class: Diesel saloon impresses in its likely last hurrah

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Kia’s new Sportage: Proof that SUVs are now ordinary

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Jaguar’s I-Pace: An electric car veteran that keeps pace with the new models

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Audi’s e-tron Quattro S: A maddeningly desirable car, but mainly just maddening

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: €72,000 is a step too far for an electric car

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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E proves batteries can be fun

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Seat’s all-electric Cupra: An arguably prettier, cheaper Volkswagen ID-3

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Tesla Model 3 Performance: It’s flawed, but this is an addictive electric vehicle

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BMW iX 40 M Sport: A luxury load-lugger with better handling than a Tesla

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Audi Q4 e-Tron: Comfortable crossover worth a look if price is right

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Hybrid-engined Land Rover Defender a step in the right direction

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BMW 2 Series Coupe: Punchy, pugnacious German gem is a driver’s dream

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Renault Megane E-Tech: Stylish family crossover will rattle its German rivals

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Mercedes EQV: This is not a van – it’s a Mobile Command Post

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Kia EV6: Stunning crossover challenges Tesla for the premium EV throne

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