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THIS WEEK

SCOOP NEW SKODA EPIQ •  REVEALED Baby EV is due in 2026, and will sit below the Elroq and Enyaq in Czech brand’s ever-expanding SUV range

PLUS Racy Epiq vRS on the way too as Skoda ups the ante on its hot sub-brand • OFFICIAL Future cars will also get the go-faster treatment, with a focus on engagement

Nissan branches out with all-new Leaf • REVEALED Once a dowdy hatchback, the Leaf has morphed into a sleek and slippery rival for the VW ID.3 and Kia EV3

Q&A GIOVANNYARROBA

Edition 50 is the most powerful Golf GTI ever • REVEALED Special edition marks anniversary for Volkswagen’s icon

BYD to double number of models sold in the UK

Suzukireveals sub-£30k price for its e Vitara

BMW M3 to ditch carbon fibre for a sustainable alternative • Natural fibres said to be strong and lightweight, plus they can be recycled

£82k price tag for Kia’s performance EV9 GT

Genesis GV60 to get bigger battery as part of updates

Adventure theme for Defender special • Land Rover’s rugged Trophy models aren’t lacking in exclusivity

Honda Super EV concept teases ‘fun’ city car • REVEALED Successor to the Honda e will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Renault boss resigns after incredible brand turnaround

UK-built GR Corolla should arrive in British showrooms

Secrets of 1,250bhp ’Vette ZR1X revealed by Chevrolet

Audi A5 e-hybrid • FIRST DRIVE Fleet-focused A5 PHEV doesn’t excite, but is as well rounded as we’ve come to expect from Audi

Ford Ranger PHEV • FIRSTDRIVE Taxation changes for double cabs mean a plug-in hybrid joins the Ranger line-up – and it’s a convincing package

Bentley Continental GTC • FIRSTDRIVE New entry-level V8 has more power than the old W12, as revised drop-top proves more refined and better to drive

Renault Symbioz • FIRST DRIVE A pair of hybrid engines make Renault’s already impressive SUV even better

IS LOTUS’S ELECTRIC REBIRTH WORKING? • Despite huge Chinese investment to electrify Lotus, sports cars still prop up the business. Can it break out of its doom loop?

LOTUS MULLS OVER HYBRID POWER AS IT DEVELOPS SPORTS CAR LINE-UP • Lotus is plotting a raft of developments for its mid-engined Emira, with a combined petrol/electric powertrain among the possible future options

EVIJA UNLEASHED • We hit the road (and the track) in Hethel’s 2,011bhp hypercar – and it’s sensational…

IT’S HOTTIN UP • Plug-in hybrid VW Go lf GTE takes on a hot hatch rival from an unexpected source: Toyota’s latest Prius

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE vs TOYOTA PRIUS • Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE • Long electric-only range makes sporty Golf a top choice for company-car drivers

TOYOTA PRIUS • Brand adds desirability to fuel efficiency to boost hatchback’s appeal

BMW 530e TOURING • Our 5 Series meets the flagship M5, but is it really worth the extra?

DACIA DUSTER • Our SUV is perfect for family-friendly adventures

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