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Dacia Spring

Small hatchback will be the UK's cheapest new electric car when it arrives On sale Summer 2024 Price from £20,000 (est)

Peugeot e-2008

Updated small electric SUV gets styling tweaks, a smidge more power and a slightly bigger battery On sale Now Price from £36,350

Fiat 600e

New electric SUV aims to mix green credentials with family friendly practicality On sale Winter 2023 Price from £35,000 (est)

Ford Fiesta ST

Ford's reputation for making great hot hatches is well founded; this current iteration of the Fiesta ST will have you grinning from ear to ear

Volvo XC40 Recharge - Twin AWD Ultimate

The XC40 is one of the best family SUVs, but is the electric version as good to live with? Let’s find out

BMW X1 - xDrive23 MHT M Sport

Our time with this posh family SUV has been a game of two halves, but it won on penalties overall

Renault Megane E-Tech - EV60 220 Techno

This electric family car is not without its foibles, but Jim - and his neighbour - are finding rather a lot to like

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iVR

On a trip to north Wales, our electric coupé SUV proves not quite as sharp to drive as its sporty looks suggest

Citroën C5 Aircross - 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 Shine

With a big boot and plug-in hybrid efficiency, this family SUV should suit our roving videographer very nicely

THRIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

You can look forward to low running costs with either of these hybrid small cars. But which is the better bet in the long term?

EAGER TO PLEASE

As the electric equivalent of an E-Class, Mercedes-Benz's new EQE has the potential to shake up the executive car category. But first it'll have to beat its Porsche rival

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, FORD EVERY STREAM

Many SUVs look more butch than they really are, but just how are four-wheel-drive models on the rough stuff? Welcome to our off-road megatest

HIGH TIME FOR HYDROGEN?

Despite being a clean fuel, hydrogen has struggled to take off so far. However, it could still play a major part in the drive to slash emissions

UK chargers must be 99% reliable

New law introduces minimum standard of reliability

BMW iX5 Hydrogen

Hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emissions SUV could be sold alongside e 75,000 est)

Renault Clio

Nose job brings Renault’s small car into touch with the brand's most recent models On sale August Price from 19,000 est)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Evergreen executive car takes pointers from the electric EQE for its sixth generation On sale November Price from £50,000 (est)

AUDI Q6 E-TRON

Does this crucial new BMW iX3 rival move the electric SUV game on? We find out On sale February 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD e-CVT Advance

With the promise of long-haul economy, this hybrid family car seems a good fit for a lengthy commute

WHO'S IN CHARGE?

Tesla's popular electric SUV takes on a streamlined new Skoda and a well-proven Hyundai to find out who's boss

THE CAR OF 2035

Artificial intelligence has predicted what the car of 2035 will be like - but how close is it to reality?

BEST CARS FOR TOWING

Welcome to the What Car? Tow Car Awards.

APPETITE FOR DECONSTRUCTION

Maintaining your car by using recycled parts makes more sense than ever, thanks to a rejuvenated online sales portal and high-tech dismantlers

UK car hire service uses remote drivers

Cars are delivered and collected via remote control

Volkswagen Tiguan

Latest iteration of this family SUV gets revamped underpinnings and a fresh interior On sale June 2024 Price from £37,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

The latest iteration of this upmarket load-lugger puts the emphasis on technology and fuel efficiency On sale Autumn Price from £55,000 (est)

Abarth 500e

Hot version of Fiat's electric hatchback gets racier looks, more performance and a bigger price tag On sale Now Price from £34,195

Toyota C-HR

Family SUV gets a sharp new look and a broader choice of hybrid options On sale Spring 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Aston Martin DB12

New grand tourer promises sharper handling and a more bespoke feel than its predecessor On sale Now Price £185,000

BMW M2

High-performance version of the 2 Series Coupé is both a new car and a last hurrah On sale Now Price from £64,890