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THIS WEEK

NEW AUDI Q2 LEADS VW BABY CAR BLITZ • REPORT Small SUV model to arrive next year, based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB electric vehicle architecture

Skoda shifts focus to new SUV

New baby Cupra to go on sale in the UK from 2026

SEAT facing an uncertain future

VW Group’s small ICE cars will get a stay of execution

Hot new Elroq vRS is Skoda’s fastest car ever • OFFICIAL Electric SUV’s 335bhp dual-motor powertrain is good for 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds

Dramatic Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift unveiled • REVEALED Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon gets a brand-new front design plus other styling tweaks

First glimpse of Ioniq 6 N

Inster EV gets sporty make over for concept

Fresh Nexo keeps the flag flying for hydrogen vehicles

Genesis twins take aim at luxury GT market • REVEALED Sleek pair of concepts are proof that Genesis is serious about taking on Mercedes and BMW in their core market

Kia shows off PV5 campers

Kia Tasman Weekender

REPORT Drivers baffled by car safety assistance systems • Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence in tech, claims new report

New Long Range Corsa Electric goes on sale

Face lifted Renault Austral breaks cover

Corvette reimagined by new UK styling studio • REVEALED US giant’s concept marks opening of Midlands design base

Brabus #5 to become fastest-ever Smart

ZEV Mandate is STILL out of reach – despite record electric car sales in March

Hybrid Citroen C3 goes on sale, priced from £20,115

TRUMP TARIFFS EXPLAINED HOW THE US’ ‘LIBERATION DAY’ WILL AFFECT YOU • WHAT ARE TARIFFS? HOW WILL THEY AFFECT YOU? WHAT IS THE UK GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT IT? WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC THAT’S SHAKEN THE CAR INDUSTRY

Hyundai Ioniq 9 • FIRST DRIVE Premium price and a high-end finish move Korean brand upmarket – but can new flagship SUV match plush rivals?

Audi A6 Avant • FIRST DRIVE The new ICE-powered A6 wagon is a different car to its electric e-tron stablemate, but it’s stylish and great to drive

Volvo XC90 • FIRST UK DRIVE Refresh brings infotainment upgrade, fresh trim levels and styling tweaks to keep seven-seat SUV competitive

Leapmotor C10 REEV • FIRST DRIVE Range-extender powertrain offers useful flexibility, but there’s still work to be done

NAMYANG TO NURBURGRING THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF HYUNDAI N • In the space of a decade, Hyundai has curated a formidable performance brand. We find out how it happened–and what’s coming next

SPORTING GOODS • Racy Spanish brand Cupra is hoping to make waves in the plug-in hybrid SUV class with its all-new Terramar. We put it up against the big-selling Toyota RAV4

CUPRA TERRAMAR vs TOYOTA RAV4 • Spanish brand aims to offer efficiency and fun with its latest SUV

CUPRA TERRAMAR • Driving dynamics and comfort come together in sporty brand’s new comer

TOYOTA RAV4 • Fifth generation of long-running SUV has plenty to offer buyers

KGM ACTYON • To succeed in the packed mid-sized SUV segment, the KGM Actyon needs to be able to challenge more premium rivals

ALFA ROMEO GIULA QUADRIFOGLIO • We play around with tyre pressures and drive modes, and fall in love with our Alfa all over...