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RADICAL REINVENTION FOR NEXT-GEN TOYOTA COROLLA • Transformed hatch will be available with EV and ICE-based powertrains
HOW THE COROLLA HAS CHANGED
CENTURY UNVEILS CONTINENTAL GT RIVAL
ROTARY CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF MAZDA POWER • Rotary-electric show star could even be carbon negative, claims Mazda
MAZDA REIMAGINES THE SUPERMINI WITH AN AI TWIST
Q&A RYUICHI UMESHITA, CTO, MAZDA
SLEEK LEXUS SUV PREVIEWS FUTURE LS LUXURY FAMILY • LS Coupé SUV concept signals a shift away from a saloon to a more diverse LS line-up
LEXUS EYES BENTLEY WITH LAVISH MPV
SINGLE-SEAT LEXUS PACKS PREMIUM FEEL IN 2.5M POD
NEW EV SIGNALS RETURN OF SUBARU STI • Tokyo concept heralds anticipated comeback for revered sporty badge
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DEALERS AND NEW CARS KEY TO VAUXHALL ENDING SLUMP • Boss targets top-three sales spot as brand prepares fresh model rollout
AUTOCAR ARCHIVE MOVES TO BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM
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GLC FLAGSHIP TOPS 900BHP AFTER BIG AMG MAKEOVER • Mercedes SUV will use three axial-flux motors for sub-3.0sec 0-62mph
HONDA NSX TURNS RESTOMOD WITH PININFARINA STYLING
GEELY EX5 STARTS BRAND’S VALUE-LED BLITZ IN UK
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CHARGER PROVIDERS WANT TO HOOK UP TO GRID FASTER • Network’s growth is being held back by slow grid approval, say firms
FUTURIST FERRARI F76 HAS TWO STEERING WHEELS
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ALPINE A390 • Is new SUV more than just a sporty-looking Scenic?
ZEEKR 7X • Yet another electric SUV moseys over from China – but this is a fancy one
AUDI Q5 E-HYBRID • Big SUV gains plug-in hybrid powertrain to tempt company car drivers
SEAT ARONA • Does this aged former class leader still cut it after these latest updates?
TOYOTA HILUX 48V HYBRID • Mild electrification is promised to improve truck’s 2.8-litre diesel four
VAUXHALL FRONTERA ELECTRIC • EV version of new compact SUV is in fact cheaper than the hybrid model
BYD SEALION 7 • Chinese giant aims to add comfort and quality to its technical showcase
PEUGEOT 208 • Here’s a blast from the past: a small manual petrol that’s a relative snip
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Testing, testing
Think smarter. Think smaller • Small used cars make wise buys. JOHN EVANS picks 50 midget gems
One step beyond • Kia’s innovative Platform Beyond Vehicle range of electric vans is set to shake up the global market for commercial vehicles. JAMES ATTWOOD investigates
WHY UK IS KEY TO KIA’S PBV PLANS
MAZDA CX-80 • Seven-seat PHEV had plenty to prove while it was here. Did it succeed?
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE • Timely reminders that do-it-all practicality can be found in a hatchback
BMW X3 • We reassess another B58-powered car, the GR Supra
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