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THIS WEEK

SCOOP NEW 208 TO KICK OFF PEUGEOT TECH FEST • Fresh all-electric supermini will trigger a new era of cutting-edge technology for the brand from 2027, including Hypersquare steering yoke

Upcoming E-208 GTi to spawn new-era performance models • Peugeot is planning a range of hot cars – but they won’t be sporty SUVs

Inside story on Vision O digital tech • We get low-down on Skoda’s future tech, hidden within sleek estate concept

We try system on a drive

VW ID. Cross prototype put through it spaces • We capture all-electric alternative to popular T-Cross on test ahead of going on sale next year with an expected price tag of around £25,000

Inside story on VW’s new ID. Polo revealed

Majority of cases of car theft aren’t solved by police

Hyundai pumps £176m into R&D centre • Hi-tech German facility will improve Hyundai, Kia and Genesis and deliver higher quality, says boss

New XPeng P7+ electric fastback heading to UK

Alpine sets A390 price as it readies new electric A110

Smart #5 • FIRST UK DRIVE Smart’s spacious Tesla Model Y rival has plenty going for it in the compact premi um electric SUV class

Citroen Ami • FIRST DRIVE Cute French quadricycle gets a mid-life styling refresh, but the baby EV’s maxim um speed is still only 28mph

Kia PV5 Cargo • FIRST DRIVE Having proved it can make excellent electric cars, Korean brand branches out into commercial vans for first time

Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 • FIRST DRIVE Brand marks 50th anniversary of its supermini with special edition, ahead of a big year for the Polo name

COULD YOU EVER BUY A SECOND-HAND SUPERCAR? • We visit a Ferrari dealer in the New Forest to discover what it’s like to purchase a dream used model

5 TIPS FOR BUYING A USED SUPER CAR

26 NEWCARS FOR 2026 • Hot hatches, family SUVs, city cars and everything in between

WHO’S IN FRONT? • Vauxhall’s resurrected Frontera comes in petrol and electric guises. We pitch the British brand’s EV against its BYD Atto 2 family-SUV rival

VAUXHALL FRONTERA vs BYD ATTO 2 • Old Vauxhall name returns to take on new Chinese challenger

VAUXHALL FRONTERA • Electric power option opens up a new frontier in the history of the Frontera name plate

BYD ATTO 2 • Competent family EV is let down by its intrusive safety systems

VOLVO EX30 • EV passes its practicality test with flying colours

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PRODUCTS

Thule Palm highback booster seat

TESTED Wireless phone chargers • GETTING A GRIP: It’s a smart move to buy a phone mount that incorporates a wireless charger, but which is the best option, Mous or Quad Lock?

CAR SHAMPOO • Which is the best product to keep your pride and joy clean this winter?

LOOKING FOR A USED CAR? SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE PERSON SELLING

Ford Focus Mk4

USED BUYER’S GUIDE Ferrari F430 • FROM £ 65,000 Fancy a supercar that’s fun to drive, relatively affordable and won’t break the bank? Look no further than this coupé or convertible

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BACKCHAT Mike Rutherford

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