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THIS WEEK

NEW-LOOK KIA SPORTAGE • Full specification and details have been announced for UK version of company’s big-selling mid-size SUV

Alpine sets sights on Porsche with new A110 • SCOOP As French brand celebrates 70th birthday, bosses reveal how iconic coupé will return in all-electric form

Toyota gives Aygo X city car a radical refresh • Substantial mid-life overhaul sees SUV switch to hybrid powertrain plus the arrival of GR Sport model

Skoda has designs on new edition of Favorit

London drivers to face higher congestion charge from 2026 • TfL confirms intention to increase daily charge and make EV drivers pay

Frontera Gravel takes a walk on the wild side

Range extended as BMW updates its full i4 line-up

Mid-engined feel for new Porsche 718 EV

MG HS range bolstered by arrival of full hybrid • The Hybrid+ gives the family SUV another tool to take on the Dacia Bigster

Estate spotted testing as Kia prepares K4 for Euro launch

Mazda calls time on MX-30 EV, but PHEV car continues

No plug-in hybrid option for revised Renault Austral

THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF EV BATTERIES • EV TECH EXPLAINED–FROM ECO-FRIENDLINESS TO TECH ADVANCES

Renault Austral • FIRST DRIVE Brand’s bid to answer criticism of original model hasn’t been entirely successful

MINI JCW Electric • FIRST DRIVE MINI gets a wriggle on, in more ways than one, with an electric hot hatch that’s targeting rivals from Alpine and Abarth

Audi Q5 Sport back • FIRST DRIVE Well judged MHEV system is let down by fuel economy and material quality inside

Genesis GV70 • FIRST DRIVE ‘Virtual gear shift’ steals the show as luxury electric SUV gets big range of tech and interior updates

IN SAFE HANDS? • We get the lowdown on Euro NCAP’s test regime for advanced driver-assistance tech

SEVENTH HEAVEN? • VW’S NEW TAYRON TAKES OVER FROM THE TIGUANALL SPACE AS THE BRAND’S SEVEN-SEAT FAMILY SUV. HOW DOES IT FARE AGAINST THE LATEST HYUNDAI SANTAFE?

VOLKSWAGEN vs HYUNDAI • Will VW’s new Tayron suit the seven-seat family SUV class to a T?

VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON • It has a fancy new name, but is the Tayron a big step forward from the Tiguan it’s related to?

HYUNDAI SANTA FE • Distinctive fifth-generation SUV offers a laid-back drive and plenty of interior space

VOLKSWAGEN ID.7 • Fitting a homecharger makes electric car life easy – and delightfully cheap

KGM ACTYON • KGM’s mid-sized SUV keeps its identity hidden but once you get to know it, you’ll certainly remember its name

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TESTED Uprated H7 headlight bulbs • Shining lights: A new Xenon-type bulb from Ring claims to be 220 per cent better than standard – but how does it measure up to our past favourite?

HAND-CLEANING WIPES • What are your best alternatives when an old rag just won’t do?

INFORMATION IS POWER WHEN BUYING

16th POSITION Skoda Kodiaq Mk1 • USED PRICES FROM: £11,000 YEARS: 2017-2023 CO2: 131-175g/km FUEL ECONOMY: 42-46mpg (2.0 TDI) BEST OPTIONS: Three-zone climate control, rear-view camera

USED BUYER’S GUIDE Toyota Celica Mk7 • FROM £1,000 Modern classic coupé has a cult...