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THIS WEEK

DRIVEN FACELIFTED ASTRA • FIRST VERDICT We get behind the wheel of Vauxhall’s revamped plug-in hybrid family hatchback to check out its new look and more powerful powertrain

Reborn Citroen 2CV is set for Paris show debut • REVEALED Deux chevaux concept could be among the first ‘M1E’ electric city cars if EU proposal gets the green light

Citroen name is key in the battle against Chinese, says boss

Blast off for Renault’s uber-hot hatchback • FIRSTRIDE We buckleupfor couple of fast laps of Goodwood in what must be 2026’s maddest EV

New petrol engine will replace PureTech unit

Polo and R5 in sights of new Leapmotor B03

All-new hybrid Bentley Bentayga due in 2028 • SCOOP Luxury brand will replace big seller with hybrid model based on next-gen Porsche Cayenne

Luxury new Maybach ups the S-Class ante

Porsche tech aims to secure future of manual gearboxes

London to get stealth speed cameras • OFFICIAL Radar-based cams that don’t flash or need road markings are part of safety plan

New trim line-up to keep Tucson SUV ticking over

Audi readying giant Q9 SUV plus entry-level A2 e-tron

All-new BMW i5 EV willget bespoke electric platform

Ultra-luxurious X7 and 7 Series lead Alpina return

Mercedes GLC 400 • FIRSTDRIVE Hot on the heels of the hugely impressive all-new BMW iX3 comes its electric SUV arch-rival from Mercedes

MGS9 PHEV • FIRSTDRIVE Chinese brand’s biggest car ever offers seven seats, but will it be a family favourite in the UK?

Subaru E-Out back • FIRSTDRIVE After working with Toyota on its first two EVs, Subaru designed all-electric successor for its SUV in-house

Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet • FIRSTDRIVE We put the newly electrified flagship version of Porsche’s legendary open-top sports car through its paces

SEAT ARONA vs HYUNDAI BAYON • SEAT has updated its long-running Arona SUV and Hyundai’s done the same with the slightly younger Bayon. We find out which one is best.

SEAT ARONA • It’sone of the oldest new cars on sale, but does that hold the Arona back?

HYUNDAI BAYON • Tweaks aim to keep supermini-based crossover competitive in a busy class

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R • As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?

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MAKE A CLEAN BREAK FROM THE WINTER • As spring finally appears, we reveal the best ways to getyour pride and joy gleaming again

SNOW FOAMS • Which blanket of suds offers the best performance and value for money?

SCRATCH REMOVERS • Which comes up trumps when dealing with deep damage inyour paintwork?

TRIM SHINES • Nine products went through our tests, but which isthe shining star?

DRYING CLOTHS • We discover which towel mops up the opposition when it comes todrying your car

PRESSURE WASHERS • There’s no shortage of choice, but which should you pick to have ablast most successfully?

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