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THIS WEEK

FORD’S NEW MODEL BLITZ FIESTA & FOCUS ARE BACK • US manufacturer is determined to reverse its European fortunes with five fresh electric and hybrid models launched by 2029

Performance derivatives of new models is ‘non-negotiable’

Fresh electric SUV is on the cards to replace Puma Gen-E

Focus and next Kuga to lead Ford’s hybrid assault • Two new hybrid SUVs will debut in 2029 – one potentially reviving Focus badge and the other a replacement for the Kuga

Spain to build European version of Bronco SUV

Stellantis’s new 60bn Euro FaSTLAne plan explained • INSIDE STORY Car giant sets out five-year strategy for Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and its other brands

Citroen boss confirms return of 2CV as an EV

Peugeot 208 will lead the way with all-new hi-tech STLA One platform

Fiat pins mid-size SUV hopes on fresh Grizzly

Kia reveals more on its baby EV1 due in 2028… • Firm is working with sister company Hyundai on a new £17k electric city car

But lack of hybrid will force Picanto off sale

Lotus unleashes lightweight Emira • Engine tune and aero tweaks give new 420 Sport a boost on track, plus there’s more luxury kit, too

Calls for crackdown on drug-drive menace • Those caught more likely to reoffend than drink-drivers

Govt may have to track PHEVs to make pay-per-mile tax fair • Advisers say proposed self-reporting scheme is fraught with problems

Cupra boss hints at hotter version of new Raval EV

SEAT future is ‘secure’ despite Cupra growth

Lexus ES • FIRST DRIVE The ES has made little impression here since it replaced the GS, but does this new model hit the spot? We hit the road to find out

Porsche Cayenne Coupé • FIRSTDRIVE Turbo version of Cayenne Coupé Electric is the most powerful Porsche ever made. But is the sleek 1,140bhp EV all-conquering elsewhere?

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 • FIRSTDRIVE We fire up the latest model from AMG to see if it lives up to the claim that it marks the beginning of an exciting new era

Polestar 3 • FIRSTDRIVE Premium brand introduces a series of changes to its largest model, including extra kit and faster charging

TOYOTA ON THE CHARGE? • Japanese brand’s all-new electric C-HR+goes up against our reigning Car of the Year, the Skoda Elroq

TOYOTA C-HR + vs SKODA ELROQ • All-new C-HR+ faces a tough test against award-winning Elroq

TOYOTA C-HR+ • All-new electric C-HR+ expands brand’s EV line-up to three models

SKODA ELROQ • Our reigning Car of the Year is still a great choice for families

BMW X3 30e • Just before it left our test fleet, the plug-in hybrid X3 met up with the new Neue Klasse iX3 to see how BMW’s ICE model shapes up against the cutting-edge EV

LEAPMOTOR B10 • Comfy EV shows promise in spite of some annoying traits

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PRODUCTS

Pocherc F50

TESTED Trim treatments • Newcomer Hydro aims to spruce up your car’s trim with a long-lasting finish. We put it to the test against two established rivals

BESTAIR-CON CLEANERS • It’s time to give your car’s air-con a spring clean. Which of these products comes up smelling of roses?

DON’T FORGET THE AFTERMARKET

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